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
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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.
15/06/2025 - 24/08/2025
Head to Cutts Close Park for the series of events: Bands in the park from 15th June 2025 -17th August 14.30pm-16.30pm. See list of Oakham Town Council events here
25/06/2025 - 31/07/2025
From the heritage pastel to the heady fragrance, there’s a world of sweet peas to discover at Easton Walled Gardens.
01/07/2025 - 29/08/2025
14/07/2025
Explore Burley Wood at night, with the chance to view the once common sight of female glow worms twinkling in the moonlight to attract a mate.
19/07/2025
Shakespeare’s most magical play bursting with mayhem, comedy, romance, and surprises!
19/07/2025
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:
23/07/2025
A packed programme of music, dance, comedy and more at Oakham School’s Queen Elizabeth II Theatre.
24/07/2025 - 25/07/2025
Spend an afternoon amongst the rich sighs and scents of Burghley’s roses.
24/07/2025
An afternoon with the Wild Rutland Team, and a chance to view Site B, the original site of first nesting osprey in England.
25/07/2025
Capture the beauty of flowers in this watercolour workshop. Spend a creative day at Burghley learning how to sketch and paint beautiful foxgloves, inspired by the gardens here.
26/07/2025
Join us in 2025 as we mark the 10th year of Classic Ibiza with a spectacular tour. An open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by the 32-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, headline DJs and live vocalists. Expect a feel-good atmosphere, with people of all ages, enjoying iconic music in a stunning location.
26/07/2025
Professional G&S company Forbear! Theatre present their Terry Pratchett inspired reimagining of The Mikado, ahead of its transfer to New York this Autumn.
27/07/2025
What better way to start your day than by joining us for an early morning stand up paddleboard tour on Rutland Water.
28/07/2025 - 31/08/2025
This summer, Shaun the Sheep is flocking to Peterborough for a baa-rilliant adventure! Get ready to Find the Flock, take on the city-wide A.R.
