‘Beautiful’ 800-year-old castle near Nottinghamshire temporarily closes for ‘essential’ repairs
The castle will reopen in mid-October
A historic castle near Nottinghamshire has temporarily closed to allow for essential repairs to take place.
Oakham Castle, in Rutland, has closed today (Monday, September 22), and will not reopen until Monday, October 16.
The closure will allow essential repairs to be carried out on the 12th century building, thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The castle’s café closed at the end of business on Saturday, September 20 and will reopen on Tuesday, September 30.
While the castle grounds will remain open to pedestrians, parking and public vehicle access will not be available during this period.
Built between 1180 and 1190, Oakham Castle is considered one of the finest surviving examples of Norman domestic architecture in Europe.
A 50-minute drive from Nottingham, the castle is a popular destination for school trips from the city.
The Great Hall is famed for its unique collection of over 230 ornate ceremonial horseshoes donated by Peers of the Realm.