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Rocks By Rail

Cottesmore, Oakham

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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.

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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.

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.

Quick answers

What are the opening hours of Rocks By Rail?

Rocks By Rail is open Mon closed; Tue 10am–6pm; Wed closed; Thu 10am–4pm; Fri–Sat closed; Sun 10am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

Is Rocks By Rail any good?

Rocks By Rail is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 139 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5.

Is Rocks By Rail good for children?

Yes, Rocks By Rail is listed as good for children.

How do I contact Rocks By Rail?

Call Rocks By Rail on +44 7873 721941.

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