INTRODUCTION

EXTON PARK is a large traditional English country estate that has been the 
home of the Noel family (the Earls of Gainsborough) for almost four hundred 
years.   The park has existed since the 12th century and has been visited by 
many famous people including Handel who put on performances in the gardens 
of Exton. 

Driving down this ancient park where once herds of deer roamed, through 
beautiful old woods and farmland, one passes the Queen of Bohemia's ride in 
historic Tunneley wood to arrive at Fort Henry a magical mock-gothic fishing 
folly built in 1788 by William Legg for Henry, Earl of  Gainsborough. This 
wonderfully romantic building sits on the edge of a lake, covered in the summer 
with water lilies and at times host to hundreds of swans.

Exton Hall, principally the private home of Viscount Campden and his family, 
and not normally open to the public, provides a beautiful, peaceful and above 
all quintessential English setting for a limited number of weddings, either religious 
ceremonies in our large private 19th century Roman Catholic Chapel, or 
marquee receptions in the magical secluded grounds.  It is possible to have 
elaborate yet highly personal receptions or events tailored to individual 
requirements to this unique location.  Every event at Exton is special and all 
clients have exclusive use of the grounds.  The historic and hugely atmospheric 
grounds are host to an abundance of secret treasures (for example the 
dreamingly romantic Fort Henry and the ruins of the original Tudor mansion) 
that make Exton Park an ideal location for filming and photo shoots.
The extensive lawns provide ample space for helicopters to land and there are 
acres of parking for cars. 

EXTON PARK, OAKHAM, 
RUTLAND 
LE15 8AN  U.K
PHONE: +44 (0)1572 812208 
FAX:     +44 (0)1572 812473
E-MAIL: info@extonpark.co.uk

By Road:
The village of Exton is just off the main A1 Great North Road, exactly 100 miles 
north of London on the A606 (Between the towns of Stamford and Oakham.)
Set in the heart of the stunning un spoilt countryside of Rutland, Exton is situated 
two miles north of Rutland Water, renowned for its excellent sailing, windsurfing, 
trout fishing and bird watching.  There is also a superb indoor rock face and miles 
of picturesque cycle tracks.  Several excellent golf courses are within a 10 mile 
radius.
By Train:
There is an excellent high speed train service from Peterborough to London Kings 
Cross taking 50 minutes, while both the local stations, Oakham and Stamford, 
connect with either Peterborough or Leicester.  A direct train service runs 
between Oakham and Leicester and also between Oakham and Stansted airport.  
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