The Falcon Hotel at Uppingham – originally a renowned 16th century coaching inn of great character and charm.
Today the Falcon Hotel remains very much a living institution and focal point for the local community offering our guests the combination of traditional English hospitality and service coupled with modern facilities.
Established in 1584 by Archdeacon Robert Johnson, Uppingham School is an attractive place of gateways and quadrangles set in 120 acres of beautiful countryside. Since the 17th Century, academic success has secured pupils places at Oxford and Cambridge. Former pupils include TV chef Rick Stein and actor and comedian Stephen Fry.Whilst not open to the public, organised groups are taken on tours during school holidays. The original school building can be found behind the church.
The buildings situated in the High Street reflect the traditional unspoilt character of the town and it is where a wide range of architectural styles can be found; from the early 17th century to a wonderful fountain from the Victorian age.
The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England. The Great Hall is best known for its collection of commemorative Horseshoes. Read more »
“I love sport, especially cricket, and this is the perfect place to get the best coaching in a really exciting environment” says Shiv Thakor, pupil at Uppingham School. Their new Sports Centre, designed by ORMS Architecture Design, provides new and improved sporting facilities for the local community, sports clubs and pupils. The facilities include a 25m swimming pool, fitness studio, squash courts, outdoor tennis courts, gymnasium and dance studios. It is the first phase of the Western Campus masterplan which aims to provide an inspiring place for living, learning, sport and creativity. Read more »
The church consists of a chancel, north chapel, south organ chamber and vestry, nave, north and south aisles and west tower with spire. The building is faced throughout with dressed local ironstone in wide courses, and internally, save in the chancel, the walls are plastered. All the roofs are modern, and except that of the south aisle, which is leaded, are covered with blue slates. There are plain parapets to the chancel and aisles, but the nave is battlemented. The wider north aisle is under a separate gabled roof. Read more »