Visit one of Rutland’s best kept secrets!
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.
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A single site vineyard in between two valleys located on Jurassic limestone soil.
Two scenic circular walks starting at the village pubs in Braunston.
08/09/2025 - 10/09/2025
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12/07/2025 - 13/07/2025
Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show 2025: Bigger, Brighter, Blooming Better Nestled in the breathtaking grounds of Belvoir Castle, the 2025 Flower and Garden Show is shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting event yet!
Download the 7 circular walking routes exploring Rutland villages and fascinating local history.
The 18 hole course is set in scenic countryside just south of Rutland. The course is a demanding challenge for all levels of golfers, which also has a proactive club and offers a varied programme of events and competitions throughout the year.
Bat and Bottle are Rutland’s only specialist importers of Italian wine. Truly multum in parvo, we are winners of the Decanter Retailers Awards for Best Italian Wine Merchant, and came second for Best Subscription Wine Club, as wel as being the first ever (2020) London Wine Fair Wine Buyers Award for: UKs ‘Best Online Specialist Wine Buyer’.
Our small warehouse on Oakham Enterprise Park is packed with artisan wines – shoppers are welcome to drop in whenever we are open; we sell directly to the public and there is no minimum purchase. Our wine club was shortlisted by the IWC as one of the UK’s top two wine clubs, we have even represented UK small businesses at Downing Street… You can be assured that though serious when we buy our wines, you will never find life is too serious when you shop with us.
Rutland Water Open Water Swimming is a popular choice for both professional and recreational swimmers as well as those wanting to engage in group coaching sessions.
Hambleton Bakery on Cottesmore Road, Exton sprung into life in 2008, since then the little shop at one end of the Bakery has surpassed all of our expectations. Traditional bread, made slowly with top quality English or French stone ground flour, makes up a significant part of our output.
21/06/2025 - 22/06/2025
The Herb Nursery – Open Garden Weekend
Start Date: 01/01/2019
Enjoy learning a new skill, hobby or language in our informal hands-on workshops! Develop your skills, confidence and knowledge and try new things.
Lyndon Visitor Centre is one of two visitor centres at Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Located on the South Shore of the Reserve, it was opened by Sir David Attenborough in 1985 and offers the birdwatcher, wildlife enthusiast or any visitor the opportunity to experience this peaceful spot with stunning views across the water.
29/11/2024 - 30/11/2028
Since 2013 Ye Olde England Tours have led the way with private and personalised tours. We treat our guests like family and friends and thats often how we end up.
04/07/2025 - 06/07/2025
Moana JR. Stamford Pantomime Players is the longest serving society in Stamford. They have been very successful over the last couple of years, being nominated for NODA awards for best pantomime and summer show and winning the best pantomime in 2023 with their production of ‘Aladdin’.
19/04/2025 - 21/04/2025
Easter Circus at Belvoir Castle: Introducing Boom Circus’ Spectacular Show ‘BERT’ Get ready to be dazzled this Easter at Belvoir Castle as we proudly welcome the sensational Boom Circus and their incredible performance, ‘BERT’ — a show that knows no bounds.
Where to Meet Lambs in and Around Rutland thi
