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.
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.
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 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
If you organise an event that you would like to be listed on this website, and it meets our criteria, please fill our our online event submission form here.
14/03/2025 - 27/06/2025
Unlock Your Potential with Learning Lunches Take 90 minutes to invest in yourself, gain expert insights, and connect with like-minded professionals—all over a light lunch. Each workshop provides expert insights, networking opportunities, and practical takeaways—all over a light lunch.
15/03/2025 - 31/08/2025
The historic gardens of Burghley House are set to be transformed by Botanic Tapestry, an exciting outdoor art installation created by artist duo Graphic Rewilding. Featuring striking botanical flags, the exhibition celebrates the harmony between art, nature, and history, bringing a bold new vision to Burghley’s stunning grounds.
25/04/2025 - 23/05/2025
5-Week Course | Fridays 25th April – 23rd May Session Times: 10:30am – 12:30pm or 1:00pm – 3:00pm
01/05/2025 - 31/05/2025
May Lunch for Less
17/05/2025 - 30/05/2025
Be part of this year’s 25th anniversary of Rutland’s Walking and Cycling Festival
23/05/2025 - 26/05/2025
Married with a great Barbecue and live music throughout the Cider and Sausage festival, the atmosphere changes depending upon the time of day from relaxed and chilled during the day to vibrant and fun each evening as the party goers join in. There is always something for everyone.
23/05/2025
Join Ursula Cholmeley, garden owner or Head Gardener Tim Metcalfe Kemp for a tour of the gardens on Fridays in May. The season begins with tulips and as May goes on blossom, cowslips, early perennials, irises and wildflowers clothe the gardens.
23/05/2025 - 26/06/2025
24/05/2025
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:
24/05/2025
Sleeping Beauty: P*ssed Up Panto The Ultimate Adult Panto is back – and this year it’s the turn of Sleeping Beauty to get the P*ssed Up Panto® treatment!
25/05/2025
Spend a day with our Conservation Ranger Luke learning the basics of Landscape Photography. Learn about camera settings in our classroom then put your skills into practice at Normanton church!
25/05/2025 - 26/05/2025
Living Heritage Game and Country Fair Enjoy a packed programme full of country sports and family friendly entertainment Enjoy first class entertainment from some of the countryside’s top names and organisations and try out lots of country sports such as Clayshooting, Airguns, Archery, and Fishing.
25/05/2025
The Chelsea Flower Show vibe comes to Rutland!
27/05/2025
Princess Live Princess Live! is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairytale royalty in this all singing all dancing hour long concert show.
28/05/2025
Join us for a special night of swing, soul, funk, jazz and Latin with this fabulous fully pro 18 piece Big Band. You can expect numbers from: Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Earth Wind and Fire, Chaka Khan and many others, alongside amazing vocals and a very special guest soloist.
29/05/2025
Sleep is often taken for granted—until we struggle to get enough of it. A good night’s sleep is essential, as it directly impacts key human abilities like focus, memory, and learning.
