Whissendine Churchyard
Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary
The closest main road is the A606 between Oakham and Melton Mowbray. Take either Whissendine Road, Oakham Road or Pickwell Lane from the A606, and drive through the village until Main Street. Follow this road to the east and the church will be on the left.
Roadside parking is available around the village, but please be mindful of residents and signage.
A number of bus services pass through the village, and the nearest stop is Station Road, on the corner of the church.
More details can be found here: https://bustimes.org/localities/whissendine
Churchyard
https://www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk/whissendine-church-st-andrew/
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The large Rutland village of Whissendine is adjacent to the Leicestershire border and is approximately 6 miles north-west of Oakham. The village is split into two by a brook and the older part of the village is sited around the church to the east. The church dates from the 13th century, and is dominated by a tall Barnock-stone tower. It also contains some interesting interior features which may be of interest. The churchyard is reasonably large and well-maintained.It has an excellent wildflower area that is very attractive and adds to the interest of this beautiful church.
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