# Rocks By Rail, Oakham — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rocks By Rail — Museum in Oakham with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 139 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/restaurants/rocks-by-rail (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Rocks By Rail Cottesmore, Oakham [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5899828931636040589&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Rocks By Rail](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105430672204983122491) **In short:** Rocks By Rail is a museum in Oakham, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 139 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Rocks By Rail Rocks By Rail operates a café at Rutland Railway Museum on Ashwell Road in Cottesmore. The tea and coffee shop serves bacon sandwiches alongside hot drinks. Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5. The café has good facilities for children. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Rocks By Rail's own website](http://www.rocks-by-rail.org/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** Closed **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Visitors say this living museum offers fascinating historical memorabilia, interesting displays, and the chance to ride in a brake car or even drive a loco. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable volunteers, who are happy to talk about their work. Guests mention the great tea and coffee shop, which serves a lovely bacon sandwich, and the ample parking. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (139 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Oakham Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1153709). [More restaurants in Oakham](https://staycation.co.uk/oakham/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (139 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.rocks-by-rail.org/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07873 721941](tel:07873721941) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Oakham **Plus Code** 9C4XP876+V3 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Oakham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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