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About Rockingham

This pretty village has a rising main street flanked by sturdy stone houses. At the top you can find the church and the splendid former royal castle, both of which over the centuries have played an important role in the life of the village.

Rockingham Castle was built by William the Conqueror, it was in consistent use as a fortress until the Middle Ages. By the time Elizabeth I came to the throne the castle had fallen into a state of disrepair. The Queen gave the castle to Edward Watson, the son-in-law of Lord Chief Justice Montague, who restored it. During the Civil War the castle was damaged by the Parliamentarians but was later restored. Today the castle is still lived in by the descendents of Edward Watson.

Charles Dickens is said to have been a frequent visitor, and the castle is thought to be the Chesney Wold featured in Bleak House. On display visitors can see fine furniture, a collection of paintings and silver. Both the castle and the beautiful grounds are open to public view.

Rockingham lies surrounded by the fields and rich water-meadows of the lovely Welland valley, which itself is an intensely beautiful region full of scenic spots, picturesque villages and the spires of ancient churches. As such it offers the visitor tranquil lanes to wander, fishing from the Welland or Eyebrook Reservoir and the beautiful Rockingham Forest to roam in the foot-steps of English King's who once hunted fallow deer. Rockingham has a gentle ambience which makes it a perfect destination for a pleasant day out or a lovely restful weekend.

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Recommended attractions near Rockingham

Rockingham Castle	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)	Pictures
Rockingham Castle Gardens	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)	Pictures
Rockingham Motor Speedway	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)	Pictures
Eyebrook Reservoir	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
East Carlton Country Park	(2.8 miles, 4.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Kirby Hall	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Deene Park	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Rushton Triangular Lodge	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)	Pictures
Brigstock Country Park	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Lyveden New Bield	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Launde Abbey	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Rutland Water	(9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Wicksteed Park	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Southwick Hall	(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Egleton Nature Reserve	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction N)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Rockingham

Lyddington, in the county of Rutland (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction N)
The charming village of Lyddington is set along what was doubtless once an ancient track that carried horse-drawn traffic.
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Harringworth, in the county of Northamptonshire (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction NE)
Harringworth is a peaceful, serene village surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
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Deene, in the county of Northamptonshire (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)
Captivatingly beautiful in the quiet Northamptonshire countryside is the delightful village of Deene.
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Bisbrooke, a Picturesque Village in the county of Rutland (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N)
Bisbrooke lies amidst a landscape of gentle hills dotted with rolling farmlands, rivers, reservoirs and woodland.
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Uppingham, in the county of Rutland (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction N)
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Hallaton, in the county of Leicestershire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NW)
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Rushton, in the county of Northamptonshire (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction S)
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Barrowden, a Picturesque Village in the county of Rutland (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE)
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Rothwell, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northamptonshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)
Interesting market town, with a long history, its market charter was granted in 1204.
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Edith Weston, in the county of Rutland (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NE)
The village lies on the southern shores of Rutland Water, one of Europe's largest man-made reservoirs, and England's premier fly fishing waters.
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Braunston, in the county of Rutland (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction N)
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Duddington, in the county of Northamptonshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NE)
This is a gem of a village that is all gracious houses and cottages of stone, roofed with stone slates, that are spaciously interspersed around enchanting country lanes backed by mile after mile of glorious rich pasture and meadowland.
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Normanton, in the county of Rutland (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NE)
Normanton lies in a landscape of rolling farmlands, broken only by rivers and patches of woodland. It is a tranquil place, with the waters offering scope for sailing and other water-sports, bird-watching, fishing, and cycling.
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Foxton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Leicestershire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction W)
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Oakham, in the county of Rutland (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction N)
For centuries the countryside around Oakham has echoed to the sound of hunting horns, for the vales and rolling farmland surrounding this sedate market town, have been the stamping ground for the counties hunting fraternity.
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Nearby travel help

Market Harborough Station	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction W)
Kettering Station	(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction S)
A1(M) Junction 17	(17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction E)
A1(M) Junction 17	(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction E)
East Midlands Airport	(33.5 miles, 53.9 km, direction NW)
Birmingham International Airport	(43.0 miles, 69.2 km, direction W)
Rockingham to London	(74.2 miles, 119.4 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Rockingham

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Rockingham center
Holiday Inn Corby Kettering	(3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction SE)
Marquess Of Exeter Hotel	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction N)
The White Swan	(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction NE)
The Lake Isle Hotel & Restaurant	(4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction N)
The Falcon Hotel	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction N)
The Old Pheasant	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction N)
Rushton Hall	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)
Travel Plaza	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW)
Comfort Inn Kettering	(8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction S)
Copperfield Hotel	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction W)
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