Countryside for all routes have been designed with accessible requirements in mind
TV presenter Julia Bradbury, known for her work on BBC’s Countryfile and who has travelled across the UK and many parts of the world, is a big fan of the county and believes that we offer something for everyone here.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, then you’ll find lots of thing to enjoy in this rural retreat. Outdoor sports are extremely well catered for with plenty of walking and cycling routes available, plus fishing, golfing and the huge choice of watersports that take place on Rutland Water.
Rutland is a great place to pursue an interest in your surroundings, whether you have a passion for wildlife and nature, an enthusiasm for gardening or a keen interest in photography and landscape painting. There are two nature reserves around Rutland water, with many hides providing a great opportunity to spot a rare bird to two – or you can visit one of the many stunning gardens open to the public. Treat yourself to a trip to the beautiful Barnsdale Gardens – explore the gardens, take a gardening course and buy stunning plants to take home with you for a lovely reminder of happy memories in Rutland.
If you prefer to stay indoors there are plenty of places for you to explore too: theatres, art galleries and shopping in our two Market Towns that offer a huge variety of boutiques, farm shops and family run stores .
Rutland is very proud to offer visitors and locals an abundance of locally produced food and drink. There are numerous award winning pubs, restaurants and hotels in the county, with each able to inform you of the provenance of their menus.
Rutland is also a great base for you if you’re keen to explore the East Midlands. Many of the finest English stately homes are easy to reach from Rutland; museums, concerts, outdoor cinemas, sports facilities, family friendly attractions and things to do make our county a superb choice for you and your family.
Featured Listings
Inspired by the Rutland county motto Multum-in-Parvo or Much-in-Little, we designed a range of Gins to capture the essence of this wonderful area. Using ingredients that have been sourced locally, we’ve come up with some beautiful and unique gin flavours that we hope you enjoy as much as we do.
Oakham is a unique place as it has one of the oldest continually active courts in England. There are numerous sites linked to crime and punishment and the last remaining New Drop Gallows in England, all within a short walk.
27/09/2025
Start your morning with a gentle, uplifting 1 hour yoga session in the White Space Garden, led by Laura Jekyll, on alternating Saturday mornings at 9:30 AM. Surrounded by nature, this outdoor class is the perfect way to welcome the season, slow down, and reconnect. What to expect:
16/08/2025
Start your morning with a gentle, uplifting 1 hour yoga session in the White Space Garden, led by Laura Jekyll, on alternating Saturday mornings at 9:30 AM. Surrounded by nature, this outdoor class is the perfect way to welcome the season, slow down, and reconnect. What to expect:
05/07/2025
Start your morning with a gentle, uplifting 1 hour yoga session in the White Space Garden, led by Laura Jekyll, on alternating Saturday mornings at 9:30 AM. Surrounded by nature, this outdoor class is the perfect way to welcome the season, slow down, and reconnect. What to expect:
Part of the new Discover Rutland Food & Drink Map is this Southern Route of 23.7 miles. The route follows rural roads and an option to join the Rutland Water cycle paths.
07/08/2025 - 10/08/2025
We are excited for you to come and join at the 2025 International Agility Festival 7 – 10 August 2025
Download the 7 Heritage Trails, each with a circular walking and cycling route exploring Rutland villages and fascinating local history.
Start Date: 01/01/2018
Supplying wines, beers and spirits to the local area and also to our online community. We pride ourselves in the quality of fine French wines, and only source from the very best suppliers in Europe, the US, Australia and beyond.
Recently won the prestigious GCA award for Best Destination Garden Centre in the Midlands Region for the second year running and, this year, was also voted in the top three in the entire UK.
Explore food, farming and the beautiful countryside on a visit to Sacrewell Heritage Farm and Country Centre. We have plenty to keep you entertained, with animals to meet, outdoor spaces to discover, a recently restored 18th century watermill and a large indoor soft play centre.
Experience the thrill of riding a steam engine, learn about the railway’s history and explore the picturesque surroundings of the Nene Valley area.
02/08/2025
Start your morning with a gentle, uplifting 1 hour yoga session in the White Space Garden, led by Laura Jekyll, on alternating Saturday mornings at 9:30 AM. Surrounded by nature, this outdoor class is the perfect way to welcome the season, slow down, and reconnect. What to expect:
A place to find affordable pieces of practical and quirky items for the home, both large and small.
24/08/2025
Gelli Plate printing is a fun and accessible way to produce layered prints with acrylic paint which can then be used to create abstract pictures to put on your wall, or make into greetings cards.