SITE INFORMATION

This site is ran by Mr AJ White and Mr EJ James.

Ranksborough Hall, built in 1893 was once the home of Lord Ranksborough, equerry to Queen Victoria. The Estate has been visited many times by Royalty, in particular George V who regularly rode with the local hunt. The Royal Family today visit Burghley House close by, famous for Show Jumping and its historic interest. Visitors to the hall come from far afield as Scotland and Wales with an increasing number from overseas. The grounds, only 20 miles from the M1, and 8 miles from the A1, are relatively easy to travel to.

A few minutes stroll away, the village of Langham hosts two historic public houses, a post office and a village store. There’s ample parking at the hall for those who might prefer to use local transport. A free bus service will take you to local supermarkets... the regular service from Nottingham to Stamford via Melton Mowbray and Oakham, passes at the end of the drive.

Recent major development to Ranksborough Hall will now be extended to include exclusive holiday lodges for retired people.

The park will include a twelve month (all year round) licence, perhaps making this your ideal second home.

Ranksborough Hall, built in 1893 was once the home of Lord Ranksborough, Major General J F Broclehurst, who entered the army in 1874, was commander of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, Natal Field Force in 1899 when appointed equerry to Queen Victoria. Subsequently, in 1901, appointed equerry to Queen Alexandra, ultimately becoming the 1st Baron of Ranksborough in 1914 until 1921. The Hall has been visited many times by Royalty, in particular George V who regularly rode with the local hunt, and is situated in its own grounds a few miles from Oakham, the capital of Rutland, which came into being in 1204 when granted as dower to Queen Isabella by King John.

More recently, the county fought to retain its independence from Leicestershire in 1963, then to have it taken away in 1974 following local government changes, until 1997 when it was once again granted its freedom. The county is also famous for Rutland Water, Europe’s largest man made lake, constructed between 1969 and 1973, taking a further three years to fill, and holding an estimated 27 billion gallons of water, making it one of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries inland.