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Spanhoe Lodge is situated in the heart of Rockingham Forest, on the edge of the Welland Valley, some 2 miles from the border with Rutland, England’s smallest and some say prettiest county.
Ideally placed between Corby and Stamford, the cities of Peterborough and Leicester are little more than 30 minutes drive away, as are the towns of Market Harborough and Melton Mowbray.
The picturesque market town of Uppingham is 6 miles away and Oundle 8 miles. Oakham, the county town of Rutland, is just a 20 minute drive away. Beautiful Rutland Water is situated close by and offers most water sports, rock climbing, fishing, bird watching and a 23 mile cycling route.
Rockingham Forest was an ancient hunting forest that dates back to the times of William the Conqueror. Famous and wealthy families have repeatedly chosen the area for their homes, which is why the region boasts a wealth of historic houses set in beautiful parklands, many of which are open to the public.
Rockingham Speedway is just a few miles from Spanhoe Lodge and is the first oval banked circuit to be built in the UK since Brooklands in 1907. The one and a half mile (Indy 500) circuit also incorporates smaller tracks for other motor sports, such as road racing, historic and motorcycle events.

From the A1 (Travelling South)When travelling south along the Al towards Stamford take the A43 signposted Corby/Kettering. After crossing the A47, at the 1st roundabout continue on the A43 for a further 5 miles. Turn right, signposted Laxton. Proceed through and out of the village of Laxton and you will find us about half a mile up the hill and on the right.
From the A1 (Travelling North)Travelling north along the A1 past Peterborough take the A47, signposted to Leicester (do not take the A47 to Wisbech from the A1 motorway). Continue west along the A47 and at the 1st roundabout take the 1st exit left onto the A43, signposted Corby/Kettering. After about 5 miles turn right. signposted Laxton. Proceed through and out of the village of Laxton and you will find us about half a mile up the hill and on the right.
From the A14
(M1/M6)		When travelling east along the A14 from the M6/M1 motorways, take the A43 signposted Kettering/Corby. At Kettering continue on the A43 signposted Corby East. From Corby continue on the A43 signposted Stamford. After about 5 miles turn left. signposted Laxton/Harringworth. Proceed through and out of the village of Laxton and you will find us about half a mile up the hill and on the right.
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