30/05/2025
Chuckl. in association with The Stamford Corn Exchange proudly presents Stamford XL Comedy Club.
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
30/05/2025
Create your own hand-printed artwork in a relaxed, creative day at Burghley.
01/06/2025
Now in its 191st year, the show is bigger than ever with the jam-packed schedule packed full of family entertainment alongside livestock and equine showing classes and the county’s finest food and drink.
02/06/2025
Psychic Medium Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed, and always humorous
06/06/2025
LINDISFARNE emerged from Tyneside in the 1970s and quickly carved out a unique place for themselves as one of British rock’s most original bands. Their pioneering sound, combining acoustic instruments like mandolin and fiddle with their electric blues roots, proved the perfect medium to deliver the catchy, memorable songs provided by the band’s resident writers Alan Hull and Rod Clements.
07/06/2025 - 08/06/2025
Join us for a Wagtastic Weekend of Wonder in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir when we will be raising funds for local hospice care.
07/06/2025
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:
12/06/2025
Barnsdale Gardens After Hours: 12th June, 6pm – 8:30pm Explore the gardens after hours, all visitors will be treated to a glass of wine or fizz upon arrival accompanied by relaxing live music from Deeanne Dexter.
13/06/2025
Ben Robson, co-founder of Bat and Bottle Wine Merchants, Oakham’s own specialist importer of Italian Wines presents the first of the Summer Italian Wine Tastings at Castle Cottage.
14/06/2025
Saturday 14th June, 9am-3pm
14/06/2025
Get ready for an incredible experience this Summer at Rutland Water.
15/06/2025 - 24/08/2025
Bands in the park 15th June 2025 -17th August 14.30pm-16.30pm
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025
Marie-Thérèse’s exhibition of batik work is open to all and free with garden admission. She describes herself as a non-digital designer, creating exquisite batik textile designs inspired by her passion for British wildlife, in particular birds, butterflies, insects and wild flowers, using the ancient Indonesian art-form of layering melted wax and water based dyes on Indonesian cotton to create vibrant paintings.
19/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Sunshine on Leith “Sunshine on Leith” is a heart-warming jukebox musical featuring the infectious tunes of Scottish band The Proclaimers. Set in Leith, Edinburgh, the musical follows the lives of two soldiers returning home from duty, as they navigate love, loss, and the search for meaning in their lives.
19/06/2025
Play golf, network, and raise money for charity
20/06/2025
Join us on Friday 20th June 2025 for an interactive workshop to help you get the most out of your sweet peas this season.