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.
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
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.
14/12/2024 - 21/12/2024
19/12/2024 - 24/12/2024
Professional pantomime returns, but this time it’s made in Stamford, for Stamford!
21/12/2024 - 24/12/2024
Step into the magic of Christmas! The naughty elves have taken over Sacrewell and have stolen the keys to the Present Room, so we need your help! Join our Elf Academy and help us save Christmas…
26/12/2024
Enjoy a relaxed Boxing Day buffet served in Blossoms restaurant at Rutland Hall Hotel between 12.30 and 3.30pm. Adults £49 pp, Under 12s £24.50.
31/12/2024
Celebrate in Style Where better to ring in the New Year than at Rutland Hall! Enjoy the perfect backdrop for a very special evening.
18/01/2025 - 19/01/2025
Join us for our 2-day Hedgelaying Course suitable for beginners. You will have a brief introduction to the ancient art of Hedgelaying, learn what it involves, when to hedge-lay and how.
18/01/2025
Join us for a relaxing and informative Winter Bird Walk at the stunning Lyndon Nature Reserve! This guided 3-hour walk is suitable for beginners and perfect for anyone new to nature exploration or simply looking to enjoy the outdoors.
24/01/2025
Join us for a relaxing, creative afternoon at the Lyndon Visitor Centre.
25/01/2025
ABBA Forever comes to Stamford Corn Exchange. One of the UK’s leading International tribute Shows and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop group.