02/02/2024 - 31/12/2024
Forestry England’s Fineshade Wood is thrilled to announce a year-long celebratory trail launching on 24th January, to mark the 25th anniversary of the award-winning picture book, “The Gruffalo”.
You will find a plethora of events, workshops and courses on in Rutland throughout the year, from traditional village fetes to fine food markets, there’ll be something to tempt you.
Sporting events
There are many highly regarded sporting events in the county, including the International CiCLE Classic event in April, which attracts many spectators, as well as elite cyclists. Pacesetter Events run a calendar of runs/walks/swims/triathlons to set as your next challenge. Rutland Water offers a fantastic venue for triathlons and duathlons, not to mention sailing and fishing competitions, and there are popular horse trials held at Burghley and Rockingham.
Workshops
Many local attractions have a full calendar of activity; Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Water Nature Reserve never fail to offer an excellent programme, including vegetable growing, water colour painting, photography, dry stone walling, hedge laying, willow weaving and much more to suit many interests. Make your next break a learning holiday, and come away with a new skill. Take a look at the courses available at Tresillian House and learn the art of cooking by flame with Hoggy’s Grill BBQ school.
Markets
Oakham’s market day is a Wednesday, and there is a Farmers Market on the third Saturday of the month. Uppingham & Stamford’s weekly market days are Friday. These markets create a lovely atmosphere in the towns and provide the chance to pick up local produce.
Rutland’s events calendar highlights
Rutland Walking & Cycling Festival, over a fortnight at the end of May into June
Rutland County Show, always held on the Sunday after the late May Bank Holiday
Global Birdfair, a new event in July held at the Rutland Showground, replacing ‘Birdfair’ which used to be in August at the nature reserve
Burghley Horse Trials, takes place over the first weekend in September, Thursday to Sunday
Uppingham Fatstock Show, always held on the last Wednesday in November
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Featured Listings
22/11/2024 - 01/01/2025
Tickets to Christmas at the National Trust’s beautiful Belton House in Lincolnshire are now on sale for its spectacular seasonal trail.
22/11/2024 - 23/12/2024
Make your little one’s Christmas one to remember with our magical Santa Experience.
23/11/2024 - 24/12/2024
Make your little one’s Christmas one to remember with our magical Santa Experience.
26/11/2024 - 24/12/2024
Discover hand-crafted gifts from local artisans, enjoy Breakfast with Father Christmas, or visit Santa’s Grotto with the children. Little ones can also explore the magical Christmas Trail in the Adventure Playground.
27/11/2024 - 07/12/2024
Join us for our Real Christmas Wreath Making Workshop, situated in one of our heated glasshouses.
30/11/2024 - 24/12/2024
Get in the festive spirit at Nene Valley Railway with our brand new, never before seen Christmas Special… Christmas at the Railway
06/12/2024
A fun, hands-on session, weaving natural festive decorations. Starting with a brief overview of the lifecycle of willow during which you make a wreath ring (great for creating your own natural wreath at home). This is followed by making an angel and then a mini-reindeer. Depending on the time left, you could then make a Christmas tree or a take the challenge of “One piece of Willow, One Minute – One Star!”
06/12/2024
Create a luxurious, 100% compostable wreath using locally sourced materials. All tools, aprons, and supplies will be provided.
07/12/2024 - 24/12/2024
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Ferneley’s now taking bookings for our breakfast with Santa 2024 – booking is required for this event! The experience will run on advertised dates throughout December, 10am-12pm. Please note that dates will sell out quickly & bookings are being taken on a first come first serve basis.
07/12/2024
Join us for a festive art sale this Christmas season featuring local artist, illustrator and printmaker Maria Merridan.
07/12/2024
08/12/2024 - 15/12/2024
Stamford Showstoppers and Stamford Corn Exchange bring you their follow up to the successful “Christmas Adventure with Goldilocks & the Three Bears” last December.
12/12/2024
Long established as Europe’s most successful ever exponents of retro-inspired rock & roll, SHOWADDYWADDY’s record of achievements spanning 5 decades truly sets them apart from their contemporaries and their peers.
13/12/2024
The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute. Along with his sensational live band, you will be taken on a musical journey spanning 50 years, when one of rock music’s greatest icons sold over 250 million records worldwide.
13/12/2024
After a run of successful Beer & BBQ events this season, Hoggy’s Grill is proud to be teaming up with the brilliant Beers of America again to round off the year in style.