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Butterfly Farm & Aquatic Centre, Sykes Lane, North Shore,
Rutland Water, Rutland, LE15 8PX. Tel: 01780 46051. 55,000 sq.ft.
of walk-through jungle with free-flying butterflies and tropical
birds. Ponds with koi carp and terrapins. New extension featuring
tropical creepy-crawlies, iguanas and tarantulas. www.rutlandwaterbutterflyfarm.co.uk.
Location: About 5 miles west of Stamford.
RUTLAND WATER NATURE RESERVE.
Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre. TEL: 01572-770651. When the
reservoir was constructed, various areas were set aside to cater
for different types of leisure pursuits. Sailing, sailboarding,
trout fishing, boats and the nature reserve. www.rutlandwater.org.uk.
Location: About 5 miles west of Stamford.
Southwick Hall, Peterborough, PE8 5BL. Tel: 01832 274064. Southwick
Hall comprises architecture of many centuries, notably the 14th,
16th, 18th and 19th. www.southwickhall.co.uk. About 9 miles south
of Stamford.
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