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.
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
27/02/2025
Funhouse Comedy Club returns to the Grainstore Brewery, Oakham on Thursday February 27th for a great night of laughter.
27/02/2025 - 28/02/2025
‘Teechers’ by John Godber, the acclaimed playwright from Upton, West Yorkshire, is a sharp, fast-paced satire of the 1980s British school system that resonates just as powerfully today. Three rebellious students—Gail, Hobby, and Salty— take you on a high-energy journey, reenacting their final year at Whitewall High, a struggling comprehensive school.
28/02/2025
Meet at The Coffee Room for a warm drink and a mini introduction of the course. You will then head into the gardens to look at how we sow and manage our own plants and how to prepare the ground for a bumper crop.
28/02/2025
Want to improve your communication, build stronger relationships and master the art of conversation? Join Liz Byrne on February 28th for Open Your Ears: The Mystery Behind Great Conversation!
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.
20/03/2025
Funhouse Comedy Club returns to the Grainstore Brewery, Oakham on Thursday March 20th for another night full of laughter.
20/03/2025 - 21/03/2025
Oakham Medieval Tours – Join us for a FREE 20-30min guided tour of historic Oakham.
22/03/2025
Medieval Fun Day at Oakham Castle – Join us for a day of family fun celebrating our medieval heritage.
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.
28/03/2025 - 29/03/2025
The For Rutland Good&New Sale
29/03/2025 - 11/05/2025
Celebrating the Strength, Love, and Legacy of Motherhood at Belvoir Castle this Spring.
29/03/2025 - 30/03/2025
Mother’s Day Afternoon Experience at Belvoir Castle Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at Belvoir Castle with our Mother’s Day Afternoon Experience, available on 29th March and 30th March. Treat your mum to an unforgettable afternoon with a luxurious Afternoon Tea set in the heart of our historic castle.
05/04/2025 - 28/04/2025
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Easter Circus Adventure Trail is Here! Step right up to our circus-themed Easter Trail in the Adventure Playground at Belvoir Castle!