Wing is a small village in rural Rutland, situated a little to the south of Rutland Water. This charming village has 17th century houses built from stone quarried at nearby Barnack and Clipsham. A number of the houses feature roofs covered with stone slates from nearby Collyweston. The name of the village probably stems from the Old Norse word 'vengi' or field. The church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul had the spire removed during an extensive rebuild in 1875. There are still some remaining Norman parts of the building, including the south arcade from the mid 12th century and the slightly later north arcade and north doorway. The nearby Rutland Water reservoir is one of the county of Rutland's most outstanding features, providing many outdoor activities to visitors and providing a home to many wildfowl. Many visitors are attracted each year for the walking, cycling, bird watching, fishing and sailing to name but a selection of the activities on offer at Rutland Water. You can find refreshment in Wing at the King's Arms. The Cuckoo Inn, which closed in 2004, was named after a local legend. The story goes that locals long ago tried to keep spring in the village by erecting a fence around a cuckoo to keep it in the village. They were known as 'Wing fools' after the bird simply flew away. To be fair on the people of Wing, this story is quite common one and is unlikely to have actually originated in Wing.
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Wing Hall Estate(Fishing)
Places to Stay near Wing
Kings Arms Inn & Restaurant (0.08 miles)
The Kings Arms lies in the peaceful and quaint village of Wing. The Inn is ideally situated as a base for visiting the surrounding market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford. Rutland water is only ... More | visit website
Old Pheasant (1.60 miles)
All the accommodation provided in the hotel is en-suite comprising a combined bath and shower unit, washbasin and toilet. the rooms are bright and tastefully decorated, with all the usual ... More
Travelodge Uppingham Morcott (2.39 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Falcon Hotel (2.60 miles)
The Falcon Hotel at Uppingham welcomes business travellers and leisure guests alike - offering hospitality in the traditional sense. The Falcon Hotel originally a renowned 16th century coaching inn of great ... More
Lake Isle Hotel & Restaurant (2.60 miles)
This 18th Century personally run town house hotel and restaurant is situated in the pretty market town of Uppingham. The hotel is ideally placed for exploring all of the attractions in Rutland.
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Hambleton Hall (2.87 miles)
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Coach House Inn (2.90 miles)
America Lodge (3.22 miles)
Normanton Park Hotel (3.23 miles)
This 3-star hotel is situated in the picturesque county of Rutland, Leicestershire. Standing majestically next to the shores of Rutland Water, only 8 miles from the market town of Oakham, it offers easy access from ... More | visit website
Marquess of Exeter Hotel (3.77 miles)
Staying at the Marquess of Exeter is a uniquely relaxing experience.
This is an established family run hotel with excellent facilities.
A former 16th ... More | visit website
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