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Rockingham Castle

Rockingham, Market Harborough LE16 8TH, England
44 01536 770240
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Castles
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Interesting building with good garden, good cafe, interesting things to see, fun for kids too.

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Calgary
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Being part of a group of 40+ people who were not shy to share their views, we found this site to be a perfect setting for a wedding. Everything went smoothly, the catering in particular. The bride wanted a vegetarian meal and even the most emphatic meat-eaters were pleasantly surprised that such a tasty variety of 'veggie' dishes could be... More

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Notts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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A very attractive place set overlooking the valley with great views especially if one climbs the 50+ steps up the tower. The house interior is beautiful and we were helped by friendly and knowledgeable guides. Gardens well laid out and cared for and a tribute to the gardner. The 'elephant' hedge of yews was astonishing. Recommend the tea rooms -... More

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Leica.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Loved it. Fascinating place. Great gift shop too. Very knowledgeable staff on hand to assist you as you look around.Beautiful grounds and gardens. Have been a few times. Only disappointing thing was that it was not open on Saturdays when I went but maybe that has changed now

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Sheffield
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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Gardens and tea rooms dont open till 12:00 and the house doesnt open till 13:00. But it was worth the wait, nice lunch and the rooms were interesting and the guides were knowledgebale and the gardens were worth a walk round

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Northamptonshire, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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This is a great place to visit on a fine day. The views from the castle gardens are beautiful. The history is very interesting - particularly liked the story about Charles Dickens. A good place to take school children... but watch out for opening times.

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

With its Norman gateway and fantastic display it shows how life used to be. All the family really enjoyed it.

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Lutterworth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

A little bit more than your usual country house/castle experience. It is a real castle, and the grounds are interesting too, not too big, great views.

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Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Great house and gardens. Fantastic view. Recommended.

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Market Harborough, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Volunteers and staff are helpful and informative. Many activities during year organised with children in mind. Superb views over Welland Valley , Fascinating place

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