From a bishop’s palace to almshouse rooms / NEAR UPPINGHAM

Lyddington Bede House, near Uppingham

Explore the surviving palace wing and the later rooms used by people living in the almshouse. The contrast between a grand upper room and modest domestic spaces gives a small building a substantial story. Make it a planned visit to Lyddington rather than an assumed daily opening on a town walk.

Before you go

Current opening is the second Saturday and Sunday of the month until the end of October, 11am–4pm with last entry at 3pm. Confirm your exact date before travelling.

The practical details

Where to find it: Next to the church, Lyddington, Rutland
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Paid entry with current member/concession terms checked directly. The current limited monthly opening supersedes older Wednesday–Sunday listings. Book and confirm the date before making the separate journey.
Access and getting around: No lift or ramps; upper floors have uneven stone and wooden stairs and some ground-floor rooms have small steps. Grounds have gravel and grass. No toilets or on-site parking.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Recreated rooms and audio letters give a focused history visit. Plan a toilet stop beforehand and remember that pushchairs are limited to the ground floor.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–1½ hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

HELP IMPROVE THIS GUIDE

Was this useful?

Tell us what helped, what is missing or what needs correcting. Your feedback goes to the editor.