Northants, Leics &amp; Rutland


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>This charming Rutland market town is&nbsp;second in size to Oakham and filled with&nbsp;old stone buildings, gorgeous greenery and period properties. What it may lack in size, it makes up for with its buzzy high street, friendly locals and indie spirit. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="694" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/don-paddys.jpg" alt="Don paddy's Uppingham Rutland" class="wp-image-51577" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/don-paddys.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/don-paddys-300x208.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/don-paddys-768x533.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Don Paddy&#8217;s</figcaption></figure>



<p>Make a beeline for local favourite <a href="https://www.donpaddys.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Don Paddy’s</a> – the interiors are stunning and they serve everything from brunch through to cocktails and don&#8217;t miss the newly opened <a href="https://www.fernuppingham.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fern</a>, which sits within the Falcon Hotel, it&#8217;s the most wonderful place to enjoy small plates and amazing cocktails. <a aria-label="Scandimania (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/scandimaniacoffeehouse/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scandi Coffee Co</a>. (formerly Scandimania) is a gorgeous café – we absolutely love their vegan pistachio and rhubarb frangipane cake.&nbsp;Book dinner at the charming restaurant <a href="https://www.23uppingham.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">No23 Uppingham</a> where you can feast on delicious, seasonal produce.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="999" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/fig-store-uppingham.jpg" alt="The Fig Store interiors homewares Uppingham Rutland" class="wp-image-51584" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/fig-store-uppingham.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/fig-store-uppingham-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/fig-store-uppingham-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/fig-store-uppingham-768x767.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/09/fig-store-uppingham-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Fig Store</figcaption></figure>



<p>Art lovers should head to <a href="https://www.goldmarkart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldmark Gallery</a> where they can marvel at everything from screen prints by Warhol to&nbsp;etchings and lithographs from Picasso.&nbsp;Mooch around <a href="https://madegallery.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Made Gallery</a> and pick up pretty pieces of jewellery&nbsp;and an eclectic mix of edgy art. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.thefigstore.com/706/Contact" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Fig Store</a> sells soft furnishing and statement pieces that you&#8217;ll find hard to resist.&nbsp;Pop into the beauty haven that is <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.organicritualbeauty.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Organic Ritual Beauty </a>on the High Street where you can be pampered into oblivion.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>The fabulous <a href="https://www.bebodyfresh.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Be Body Fresh</a> offers Pilates, fitness classes, personal training sessions as well as self-care retreat days, myofascial cupping therapy and sports massage, whilst <a href="https://www.southstloft.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Loft</a> wellbeing hub at Rutland Nursery runs yoga, pilates and meditation sessions. There&#8217;s also a GP in town, along with several dental practices. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>Each year the town hosts a number of brilliant community events including the Stilton Cheese Run (which involves cars not cheese) as well as the Uppingham Feast Day, featuring shopping, entertainment and live&nbsp;music in the town&#8217;s market place. Every winter Rutland farmers get together to proudly show off the best of their stock to encourage people to buy and support local during the annual Fatstock Show.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<p>If you’ve got the kids, explore Uppingham on a self-guided murder mystery-themed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/things-to-do/rutland/uppingham" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Treasure Trail</a>&nbsp;and be sure to check out <a href="https://www.naturespot.org.uk/wild-place/eyebrook-reservoir" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eyebrook Reservoir</a>, which covers around 200 hectares – great for outdoorsy types.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="2048" height="1365" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/459405386_962564319247544_9031045604360980683_n.jpg" alt="Curve Theatre Leicester" class="wp-image-51753" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/459405386_962564319247544_9031045604360980683_n.jpg 2048w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/459405386_962564319247544_9031045604360980683_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/459405386_962564319247544_9031045604360980683_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/459405386_962564319247544_9031045604360980683_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/459405386_962564319247544_9031045604360980683_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Curve theatre</figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://uppinghamschool.savoysystems.co.uk/UppinghamSchool.dll/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Uppingham Theatre</a>, which forms part of the school, is a fantastic local resource, offering theatrical productions at an incredibly high standard, which are open to the public. For more theatre try the <a href="https://www.curveonline.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Curve</a> in Leicester and the wonderful <a href="https://www.thecorecorby.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Core at Corby Cube</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>The average&nbsp;price for a property in Uppingham is around £416,524. Detached homes go for around £509,059 and semis for £281,667. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/09/UPPINGHAM-001.jpg" alt="PROPERTY FOR SALE UPPINGHAM" class="wp-image-61672" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/09/UPPINGHAM-001.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/09/UPPINGHAM-001-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/09/UPPINGHAM-001-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A rarely available 4-bed fixer upper at the heart of town, with a large rear garden. <a href="https://www.jamessellicks.com/properties/19622750/sales#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market for OIEO £700,000</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p><a href="https://uppinghamnursery.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little Angels</a> nursery and pre-school (Ofsted rated Good) take regular visits to the park, green spaces, theatre, rural countryside as well as creating its own stimulating, fun, loving, learning rich environment in the four large rooms. <a href="https://www.uppinghamprimary.co.uk/topic/stepping-stones-pre-school" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stepping Stones Pre-School</a> is situated in the grounds of Uppingham CofE Primary School and had a Good Ofsted rating. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s a state primary, <a href="https://www.uppinghamprimary.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Uppingham C of E Primary</a>, which has a Good Ofsted rating. <a href="https://www.uppinghamcollege.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Uppingham Community College</a> is Ofsted rated Good and <a href="https://www.uppingham.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Uppingham School</a> (co-ed, 13 – 18 yrs) is just off the market square. Founded in 1584, it&#8217;s a full boarding school that has an outstanding reputation.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Uppingham&#8217;s school&#8217;s&nbsp;alumni&nbsp;include Stephen Fry, Rick Stein and Johnny Vaughan.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s 97 miles to London and to drive it would take over two hours. Oakham station is a 15 min drive, from there you can set a season ticket for just under £9,000 and it takes one hour 48 mins by train.</p>



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