Oakham is a historic English market town in Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It lies to the west of Rutland Water, which is one of the most vast man-made lakes in Europe. It is home to All Saints' Church, built in the 14th Century, and Oakham Castle, which was built in the 12th Century. Only the great hall of the castle is still standing, and it is a famous tourist attraction in the borough.
Every Wednesday and Saturday in Oakham there is a market where a number of local goods are on sale. Every third Saturday there is a farmer's market on Gaol Street, where local farmers sell their products.
A well-known landmark in Oakham is the Oakham Signal Box, which Airfix used as a design for all their model rail sets. Another tradition that the town has is hanging horseshoes in the great hall of the castle. When a member of royalty or peer of the realm visited Oakham, they had to pay a charge in the form of a horseshoe. The horseshoes hang upside-down which is generally seen to be unlucky, but in Oakham this was to stop the Devil from sitting in the hollow. To ensure you get the best price for any household development work in Oakham, make sure you look at quotations from reputable firms.