Museums & Galleries · Rutland
Rocks by Rail
📍 LE15 7FF
Photo: A.M.Hurrell (CC BY 2.5), via Wikimedia Commons
- Museum set in 19 acres of reclaimed ironstone quarry
- See quarry excavators on site
- Discover ironstone quarrying history
- Browse the museum's archive
Rocks by Rail is a living ironstone quarry museum in Rutland, set in 19 acres of reclaimed ironstone quarry just outside the village of Cottesmore. You can explore quarry excavators, discover ironstone history, browse the archive and relax in the cafe, making it ideal for those drawn to industrial heritage. The Museum is found by following the brown tourist information signs, with the closest railway station Oakham about 4 miles away, plus bus and bicycle routes available, though the narrow road drops sharply down the hill towards the entrance. For a longer stay, Oakham station is 3.5 miles away, Rutland Water Whitwell Creek beach is 4.5 miles away, and there are 15 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Accessibility
- Access Statement covers parking, facilities and accessibility
- Booking
- Located near Cottesmore, follow tourist signs to find it
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Victory Cottage
✓ Thatched cottage in quiet Cottesmore village with countryside views
All Rutland, Central England
Sleeps 4
£707 per break
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1.2 mi
Dick's Cottage
✓ Thatched grade two listed cottage in the heart of Rutland
All Rutland, Central England
Sleeps 8
£1,042 per break
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1.5 mi
2.5 mi
2.7 mi
Halliday's Cottages - The Folly
All Rutland, Central England
Sleeps 6
£1,482 per break
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Rocks by Rail into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Oakham 3.5 miles
- Melton Mowbray 8.6 miles
- Stamford 10.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page