Birdfair 2026

Global Birdfair - 2026.

Bed & breakfast accommodation available from £90.00 per person per night.

Described as “The Birdwatchers’ Glastonbury” - Birdfair encompasses the whole spectrum of the birdwatching fraternity and supports global bird conservation.

Approx 4.5 miles from the Birdfair site, our boarding house - School House, provides high quality bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation offering a unique stay in the heart of Oakham.

• Single rooms only
• Shared bathroom / shower facilities
• Each room has its own sink, wardrobe and lockable cupboard
• Continental breakfast provided within the houses 
• Located within a short walk of cafes, pubs and restaurants.
• 10 minutes walk from Oakham train station
• Daily shuttle bus transport to and from the Global Birdfair venue included in the room rates. 

Please note :

• Our rooms do not have door locks, however all access to the accomodation is controlled via electronic locks
• Combination padlocks to secure the bedroom cupboard are also available to purchase.
• Accommodation bookings can only be made via our online booking system.
• Full payment is required at time of booking.

For more information please click here: Global Birdfair information or email the Oakham School Enterprises team today on osel@oakham.rutland.sch.uk

Group Accommodation

Group accommodation is available to tour operators and organisers of group visits looking for versatile bed and breakfast accommodation for Birdfair. Please contact us by email on osel@oakham.rutland.sch.uk for more details.

If Birdfair cancel the event then a full refund will be given unless this is less than 30 days from the event. In this scenario only 85% of the booking fees will be refunded.

Our on-line booking system is now live.