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Days out in Rutland Barnsdale Gardens The famous Barnsdale Gardens are familiar to millions of people as the creation of the popular Gardener's World presenter Geoff Hamilton. The gardens were opened to the public in 1996 after his death. Gardening enthusiasts will love the Barnsdale nursery, which includes some unusual varieties of plants. Contact: 01572 813200 Address: The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH Web: www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk Butterfly Farm and Aquatic Centre See free flying birds and tropical butterflies. There is also a Twilight Zone insect cave, lizards and more. Contact: 01780 460515 Address: Sykes Lane Car Park, North Shore, Oakham, Rutland Web: www.rutlandwaterbutterflyfarm.co.uk Oakham Castle A fine example of Norman architecture. Full wheelchair access. Contact: 01572 758440 Address: Market Place, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DX Web: www.rutland.gov.uk Rutland Water Cycle Hire Easy 12 mile tracks for beginners and up to 25 mile track for more experienced cyclists. Open all year. Contact: 01780 720888 Address: Bull Brigg Lane, Whitwell, Oakham, Leicestershire LE15 8BL Web: www.rutlandcycling.co.uk Rutland County Museum Learn the history behind England's smallest county. There is also a changing exhibition of paintings by local artists. Contact: 01572 758440 Address: Catmos Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HW Web: www.rutland.gov.uk/museum