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Dinner with Santa

Join Santa and his Elves for festive fun at Dine with Santa, in the Thornton Suite at Gates Oakham from 28th November, until 24th December 2025!!

All children’s dining tickets include a wonderful gift from Santa
Choose your menu at the checkout, after selecting your date
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free & dairy-free options are available
Each child must be accompanied by an adult, and each table booking must include a child ticket for this family focused event

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Date: 28/11/2025 to 24/12/2025
Time: All Day

Gates Garden Centre
Somerby Road,
Cold Overton,
LE15 7QB

This Valentine’s Day, slow down together with scen

This Valentine’s Day, slow down together with scenic winter walks, unforgettable dinners and boutique stays in Rutland ❤️

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📸 @barnsdalerutland

Rutland may be England’s smallest county, but it o

Rutland may be England’s smallest county, but it offers visitors something truly special: a landscape where history, legend and natural beauty come together. If you’re looking for a destination rich in stories as well as scenery, Rutland is waiting to be explored… to find out all about our curious county head over to our latest blog.

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📷 richard_in_rutland
#DiscoverRutland #LoveRutland #MultumInParvo

From resident birds to seasonal visitors; Rutland’

From resident birds to seasonal visitors; Rutland’s birdlife is something special!

There’s still time to sign up for the @rspb Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, 23rd - 25th January. Spend just one hour watching the birds in your garden, balcony or local green space and record what lands!

Every bird you spot helps protect our local wildlife, let’s see what’s flying around Rutland!

Incredible photo 📷 @richard_in_rutland

#DiscoverRutland #BigGardenBirdwatch #RutlandNature

The D-Day Darlings: Victorious, 24th January 2.30p

Passionate about Rutland? We’re looking for frie

Passionate about Rutland?

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic people to become Discover Rutland Ambassadors and help spread the word about our beautiful county - its landscapes, heritage, food, businesses and events.

✨ Represent Rutland at UK shows
✨ Share your local knowledge and recommendations

If this sounds like something you’d like to get involved in, head over to the link in out bio!

#DiscoverRutland #ProudtobeRutland

The best walks are shared! Who’s joining you on yo

The best walks are shared! Who’s joining you on your next Rutland adventure? 🐾

📸 @otto_thesablespaniel

Looking for a reason to get outside? Our heritage

Looking for a reason to get outside? Our heritage trails offer the chance to explore Rutland’s history while enjoying the fresh air!

Forests, Monks & Pagans – Braunston & Brooke

Step into centuries of mystery on this trail through Braunston and Brooke. Wander paths that were once part of the vast Royal Forest of Leighfield, a royal hunting ground after the Norman Conquest. Along the way, spot the haunting Sheela na Gig carved into Braunston’s parish church and explore Brooke Priory, where Augustinian canons lived. Follow quiet country lanes and field paths as you uncover hidden stories, peaceful countryside views and centuries of heritage at every turn.

Mysterious Mazes & Vanished Villages – Wing, Manton & Preston

Explore one of Rutland’s most intriguing heritage routes. Begin at the ancient Wing Maze, one of England’s few surviving turf mazes, whose origins may date back centuries. Along the way, glimpse Lyndon Hall’s stone archway, rolling fields, quiet rivers and the hidden heritage of Rutland’s countryside, making every step a journey through time.

Canals, Castles & Forgotten Villages – Market Overton, Whissendine & Langham

Our final Heritage Trail winds through several villages where history hides in every lane and field. Begin at Market Overton’s medieval green, then follow quiet paths past the vanished Oakham–Melton canal, WWII pillboxes, and the Norman motte of Alstoe Mount. Pause at Langham’s 13th-century parish church before tracing the subtle imprints of vanished villages, inviting walkers to imagine the lives and stories that shaped this corner of Rutland.

To uncover more of Rutland’s intriguing and sometimes puzzling past head to the link in our bio to read our latest blog ‘Curious Rutland’

Start the new year on a high note…here’s what’s on

Start the new year on a high note…here’s what’s on across Rutland this weekend, starting tonight!

1️⃣ Languedoc Tasting – French Cellar (9 January)
Enjoy an intimate evening sampling fine wines from the Languedoc region.

2️⃣ DEF LEPP’D – Stamford Corn Exchange (9 January)
Rock the night away with this Def Leppard tribute band, playing all the classic hits.

3️⃣ Bryan Corbett Quintet – Stamford Arts Centre (9 January)
Head to the Cellar Bar for an evening of jazz celebrating Blue Mitchell, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Donald Byrd and more.

4️⃣ Snow White & the Magnificent Seven – Stamford Corn Exchange (10 January)
Adults only - expect a slick, fast-paced evening of farcical fun.

5️⃣ Traditional Wedding Fayre – Rutland Hall Hotel (11 January)
Set on the shores of Rutland Water, explore the venue, meet local suppliers and start planning your big day.

6️⃣ English Paper Piecing Bookmark Making – Springboard Arts (11 January)
Looking to try a new hobby in 2026? Kick off the year with this creative workshop.

7️⃣ A Night at the Oscars – Stamford Corn Exchange (11 January)
An evening of cinematic glamour themed dancing and entertainment.

Follow us to discover even more seasonal events across the county.
📅 Find the full January events list: discover-rutland.co.uk/events

#DiscoverRutland #LoveRutland

Crisp January days are made for exploring. Stretch

Crisp January days are made for exploring. Stretch your legs on one of our heritage trails and discover Rutland’s fascinating past along the way.

Romans, Roses and Poems – Great Casterton & Pickworth

This route uncovers layers of history across the countryside around Great Casterton and Pickworth. Along the way you’ll follow ancient roads used by the invading Romans nearly 2,000 years ago, explore medieval villages and historic churches and walk landscapes that inspired poet John Clare’s reflections on rural life.

Mills, Quarries & Railways – Pilton, North & South Luffenham

Full of Rutland’s working past, this route explores Pilton, North Luffenham, and South Luffenham. Discover quarry pits, wind, water and steam mill sites and follow old tramways and railway lines - including views of the impressive Welland Viaduct - that once powered local industry and helped supply iron for Britain’s expanding rail network.

#DiscoverRutland #LoveRutland #RutlandHeritageTrails

Did you know? The famous “peasant poet” John Clar

Did you know?

The famous “peasant poet” John Clare worked as a lime burner in Great Casterton and Pickworth during the early 1800s. Perhaps his well-known poem Winter Walk was inspired by the winter landscapes of Rutland. ❄️

Winter Walk - John Clare

The holly bush, a sober lump of green,
Shines through the leafless shrubs all brown and grey,
And smiles at winter be it e’er so keen
With all the leafy luxury of May.
And O it is delicious, when the day
In winter’s loaded garment keenly blows
And turns her back on sudden falling snows,
To go where gravel pathways creep between
Arches of evergreen that scarce let through
A single feather of the driving storm;
And in the bitterest day that ever blew
The walk will find some places still and warm
Where dead leaves rustle sweet and give alarm
To little birds that flirt and start away.

#DiscoverRutland #LoveRutland

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