Oakham is an old English market town in Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It is located to the west of Rutland Water, which is one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe. It is home to All Saints' Church, built in the 14th Century, and Oakham Castle, which has its roots in the 12th Century. Only the great hall of the castle is still visible, and it is a popular 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 goods.
An interesting landmark in Oakham is the Oakham Signal Box, which Airfix used as a template for all their model rail sets. Another custom that the town has is displaying horseshoes in the great hall of the castle. When a member of royalty or peer of the realm passed through Oakham, they had to pay a charge in the form of a horseshoe. The horseshoes hang upside-down which is normally seen to be unlucky, but in Oakham this was to stop the Devil from sitting in the hollow. To get the best price for any household upgrade work in Oakham, make sure you compare and contrast quotes from reliable firms.