15/02/2025
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.
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
16/02/2025
Join Us for an Enchanting Wedding Showcase!
16/02/2025
Join us at Rutland Hall Hotel for an unforgettable Cultural Wedding Fayre and experience the magic of this breathtaking venue on the shores of Rutland Water. This event promises to bring supercharged excitement to Rutland, Leicestershire and beyond.
17/02/2025
Join us for a fun and educational Family Beginner Nature Walk at the beautiful Lyndon Nature Reserve, Rutland Water! This 3-hour guided walk is perfect for families and nature enthusiasts who are new to birdwatching and exploring the great outdoors.
21/02/2025
Join us for a relaxing, creative afternoon at the Lyndon Visitor Centre.
26/02/2025
Join us for a guided peaceful midweek stroll through the beautiful Lyndon Nature Reserve at Rutland Water. This beginner-friendly, 3-hour guided walk is perfect for nature enthusiasts looking to explore a variety of hides and discover an array of wildlife species.
26/02/2025
Funhouse Comedy Club brings another great line-up of comedians to The Blue Bell, Easton on the Hill on Wednesday February 26th.
27/02/2025
Funhouse Comedy Club returns to the Grainstore Brewery, Oakham on Thursday February 27th for a great night of laughter.
02/03/2025
A sensational course linking Burghley and Stamford. With incredible access to the private areas of the Burghley estate, a traffic free High street st Martins and a course that explores countless beautiful and unique locations. Distance: 7 Mile Road Race
15/03/2025
Learn how to care for your houseplants and get expert tips from our in-house experienced horticulturist, Sarah Webster.
23/03/2025
Organised by Carolyn Acton Events.
28/03/2025 - 29/03/2025
The date of the 2025 For Rutland Good & New Clothing Sale has been announced – along with a brand new venue. The annual clothes sale, one of the first and largest sustainable clothes sales in the county, if not the country, will be held on the 28th and 29th March 2025 and will be located at the prestigious Rutland Hall Hotel, on the Stamford Road overlooking Rutland Water, near to Oakham.
06/04/2025
A beautiful scenic Half Marathon around Rutland Water.
09/04/2025 - 19/04/2025
09/04/2025
Join us for an exciting Easter adventure trail on the Lyndon Nature Reserve – the home of the Rutland Osprey! This family-friendly trail and walk is perfect for beginners and nature lovers of all ages. Wander along the nature reserve path, learning all about the Ospreys that call Rutland Water home.
13/04/2025
