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This September, we invite you to step beyond the familiar and explore a world of creativity waiting to be discovered across Northamptonshire and Rutland. Northants & Rutland Open Studios is more than an art festival – it is an opportunity to explore hidden studios, beautiful villages, bustling towns, country gardens, galleries, and creative spaces, while... Read more » 
We are proud to host this remarkable new exhibition at Peterborough Cathedral, the original burial site of Mary, Queen of Scots, offering a unique and evocative setting in which to encounter her story. Mary Queen of Scots: The Exhibition presents the extraordinary life of one of Britain’s most compelling historical figures, tracing a story shaped by... Read more »
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Wedding Fayre at Normanton Church | Sunday 28th September 2025 Our Wedding Team will be at the Church between 11am-3pm if you might like to enquire about holding your special day at Rutland's most iconic building and gather inspiration for your special day and meet local suppliers that you may want to work with or... Read more » |
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Tuesday 29th September 2026, 09:30am - 12pm A guided walk through Burley wood with renowned mycologist Claudio Bincoletto to investigate the autumn mushroom species growing in profusion. We shall identify species as we discover them before gathering for a woodland breakfast of privately grown fungi species and a practical demonstration of 'planting' your own log... Read more »
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The Rutland Nursery Author Series welcomes award-winning garden designer and author Ann-Marie Powell to The Bothy for a morning celebrating the beauty and creativity of planting with colour. In conversation with our in-house host Chris Young, Ann-Marie will share the inspiration behind her latest book A Year of Colour, exploring her own garden, her approach to design and... Read more »
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Tuesday 29th September 2026, 2pm - 4:30pm A small group session for macro photographers to capture mushrooms, fungi and lichen throughout the Ancient Burley & Rushpit Woodlands. You'll need your own equipment, a reasonable level of fitness and be able to cope with uneven, wet and often slippy ground. On wet days, wellies are a... Read more » |
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Sabrina Ghayour returns to The View at Rutland Nursery for a specially curated supper club celebrating bold Middle Eastern flavours and the joy of eating together. Following her popular visit last year, Sabrina brings a menu designed to be enjoyed together - a feast of vibrant dishes layered with fragrant spices, fresh herbs and bold, contemporary... Read more » |
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Discover the fascinating Tudor connections within the Cathedral. Journey back to the Tudor period and explore the Cathedral’s links to one of the most iconic eras in British history. This guided tour brings to life key figures, events, and stories that shaped the site during the 16th century. A must for history enthusiasts and anyone... Read more »
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Explore colour, texture and composition while creating your own still life artwork inspired by Burghley Enjoy a creative day at Burghley exploring the timeless tradition of still life using a range of mixed media techniques. Led by artist Hannah Magrath, this relaxed and friendly workshop will take inspiration from the objects, textures and surroundings of... Read more »
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Fish, Chips and Heritage Trains Enjoy a relaxed daytime Fish and Chip service with family and friends. Step aboard one of our heritage trains and tuck into a freshly cooked chippy tea supplied by Fryz of Bretton. Your ticket includes a day pass for our earlier service trains, plus a reserved seat on the 14:30 train, running... Read more » |
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Nene Valley Afternoon Tea A classic British treat aboard a heritage steam train Bookings close at 3pm on the Wednesday prior to each service. Combine the nostalgia of steam with the elegance of a traditional Afternoon Tea. Settle into our beautifully restored Continental Carriages — as seen in ITV’s Murder on the Orient Express — and enjoy... Read more » |
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Rutland Nursery welcomes a very special Authors in Conversation event as our host Chris Young talks with one of Britain’s most beloved chefs, Rick Stein, about his new book, Rick Stein’s Cookery Course. Rick Stein has been cooking for over 60 years, and in this landmark new BBC book he shares the essential cookery knowledge, techniques and recipes... Read more » |
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GWR King Edward I hauls passenger trains on the Nene Valley Railway for the first time Join us for a special weekend as the magnificent GWR Class No. 6024 King Edward I makes its first-ever visit to the Nene Valley Railway. Fresh from a comprehensive overhaul and successful return to steam, this famous Great Western Railway locomotive... Read more »
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Wedding Fayre at Oakham Castle Be inspired at the Wedding Fayre at Oakham Castle on Saturday 10 October, from 11am–3pm. Set within the historic surroundings of Oakham Castle, the fayre is the perfect opportunity to meet a handpicked selection of wedding professionals, discover beautiful ideas and find everything needed to help bring your special day... Read more » |
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We are delighted to welcome back celebrated food writer and Middle Eastern chef, Sabrina Ghayour, following her visit to us last year. Sabrina returns to introduce her latest book, Persiana One, released this August. From the much-loved Queen of Middle Eastern cookery, this new collection brings together over 100 beautifully simple recipes, each designed to deliver... Read more » |
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We are delighted to welcome celebrated gardener, writer and broadcaster Sarah Raven for a very special evening of conversation at Rutland Nursery on 14th October. With a lifelong passion for plants, flowers and the natural world, Sarah has spent more than 25 years inspiring gardeners to create beautiful, productive spaces filled with colour, scent and... Read more » |
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Thursday 15th October 2026, 6am - 8am A dawn small group photographic safari thorough the woods, with the focus on dawn chorus birds and the resident mammal population. Fallow, Roe & Muntjac all present at this time of year. Our safaris are a semi strenuous walk with regular pauses including a light breakfast stop. You'll... Read more » |
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These 3-hour walks are led by Terry Mitcham, the bird recorder of Rutland Natural History Society, and a very experienced birdwatcher. |
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Get ready for a frightfully fun time this Halloween! Pop into the Rutland Water Visitor Centre and grab your scavenger hunt sheet, then head around Sykes Lane and find the clues. Bring back your completed sheet and claim a spooky treat! Don’t forget to snap some photos and share your spooky finds with us on... Read more » 
Treat yourself to a cosy cuppa and get creative this Halloween! Head to the Waterside or Harbour Café and get any regular drink and with a spooky craft activity for just £6. Whether you're making haunted decorations or eerie keepsakes, it's the perfect way to relax, get crafty, and soak up the Halloween spirit. Great... Read more » 
Join the Ferrers Household at Oakham Castle on Saturday 17 October for a day exploring medieval skills and traditions, with activities focused on herbology, weaving and calligraphy. Discover the secrets of medieval herbal medicine with Helen, the household’s herbalist, and learn how plants and herbs were used to heal, the stories behind traditional remedies, and... Read more » 
Stamford Arts Centre October Half Term at Stamford Arts Centre stamfordartscentre.com | 01780 763203 Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom (U) Beloved Shaun the Sheep finds himself on a spooky Halloween adventure. Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October£5 – £7 Comic Art Masterclass Kev F Sutherland has written and drawn for Beano, Doctor... Read more » |
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Join us for a spooktacular celebration packed with hands-on Halloween fun! Whether you're carving the creepiest pumpkin, crafting your very own broomstick, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Friday 23 October – Sunday 25 October Sessions between 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm £6.50 Pumpkin Carving & Halloween Craft Bag £6.50 Broomstick Making & Halloween Craft Bag Plus,... Read more »
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Join us this October for our next girly event. Candle painting and hot chocolates, name anything better for a cosy girls night. The ticket price includes all your painting materials and the candle. |
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David Hurrion will teach you all the techniques you'll need to successfully prune a wide range of fruit trees. An easy-to-follow tutorial accompanied by practical demonstrations will give you the basic knowledge and confidence you need to train and prune fruit trees. Price includes tea/coffee on arrival and entry to the Gardens. Combine this course... Read more » 
Returning to the Arts Centre after his extremely successful workshops in the Spring! Kev F Sutherland has written and drawn for Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel comics, and now makes graphic novels adapted from Shakespeare. Now he'll teach you how easy it is. Whatever stories you want to tell, Kev can teach you how! After... Read more »
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Have you got the super-sleuth skills to find and solve the clues? The detective persona to interrogate the suspects? The judge and jury deliberation to identify the killer? Then our Murder Mystery evenings are the perfect way to enjoy an evening with friends, a ride on the train, a delightful bottle of wine and a savoury snack basket (snack... Read more » |
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Tuesday 27th October 2026, 6:30am - 8:30am A walked tour to spot the fallow, roe and muntjac within Burley wood. If conditions are right you’ll have the chance to enjoy the fallow bucks at their stands, their calls echoing through the woods. Join the Wild Rutland team for a guided walk in Burley Woods, our... Read more »
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Tuesday 27th October 2026, 9:30am - 12pm A guided walk through Burley wood with renowned mycologist Claudio Bincoletto to investigate the autumn mushroom species growing in profusion. We shall identify species as we discover them before gathering for a woodland breakfast of privately grown fungi species and a practical demonstration of 'planting' your own log... Read more » |
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🎃🚂 DOC’S HAPPY HAUNTINGS – THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM! 📅 Wednesday 28th October Looking for some Halloween fun without things getting too frightening? Run by our Autism Railway Crew, Doc’s Happy Hauntings is a relaxed and welcoming Halloween adventure for the whole family, with our Danish Tank Engine No. 656 ‘Doc’ at the heart of... Read more » 
Our Halloween missions are BACK at Rumble and this year we’re going bigger, spookier and slightly more bonkers… obviously. 🤣 From 28th to 31st October, join us at Rutland Water and Grafham Water for Halloween-inspired outdoor laser tag missions, including Zombie Apocalypse and Red Light, Green Light, plus team battles, sniper challenges, sweet treats and... Read more » |
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Something wicked is coming to Tolethorpe…👀👻 This October, follow the ghosts and ghouls of Tolethorpe and come face-to-face with some of Shakespeare’s scariest scenes. Spooky Shakespeare: 📅 Thursday 29 – Saturday 31 October 🌙 Tours from 6.30pm – 10pm (approx. 1 hour per tour)
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Thursday 29 October - 10am to 4pm Events at Fineshade Wood - The event will take place in the main Visitor Centre area. Free event for on Thursday 29 October Join us for a day of family fun this October half-term and hear the brand new Gruffalo story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. What’s happening: Gruffalo Granny storytelling. Bubble... Read more » |
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Turn a real pumpkin into a beautiful floral creation, with a Pumpkin Spiced Latte & cake included.
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Congratulations, you have been selected to dine at Treachery Towers... if you dare! Murder and devious plots are rife in this original and theatrical comedy dining experience. Fully immersive and interactive, this cloak and dagger who-dunnit will have you scratching your heads and holding your ribs as you laugh the night away. Meet outrageous characters,... Read more » |
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Master H. Spotter has left the Wizards School of Wizardry… and a new term is about to begin! Step into a magical evening as Wansford Station is transformed for a spellbinding departure. What to Expect Meet and mingle with our Wizards around the station and on board the train Visit the Wizards School Office to collect your School Admission Pass and a special gift (for... Read more » |
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FIREWORKS NIGHT IS COMING! Get ready for a spectacular evening under the stars at Greetham Valley! 🌟 Gather your family and friends for a night of 🎇 fireworks, 🍔 delicious food, 🎶 music & entertainment, and fun for all the family! 📅 Sunday 1st November 📍 Greetham Valley ⏰Doors open at 5:30 | Starts at... Read more » |
