Join us for Pumpkin Picking and Animal Park fun this autumn! From 11th October (weekends only) and every day from 18th October – 2nd November, enjoy the ultimate family day out. Your Animal Park ticket includes access to our Pumpkin Patch – just choose your perfect pumpkin to purchase and take home. Wander through rows of autumn pumpkins, snap those all-important seasonal... Read more »
Get ready for a frightfully fun time this Halloween! Pop into one of our centres to grab your free scavenger hunt sheet, then head out to hunt down the listed items. Don’t forget to snap some photos and share your spooky finds with us on Instagram. Tag us and use the hashtag #SpookyRutland Spine-tingling fun... 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 »
Get Spooky This October Half Term – Build a Home for Bats! Bring the whole family for some hands on fun at this woodland workshop. Work together and create your very own box with the option of painting it too! Bat Week (October 24–31) is an international celebration that shines a light on these fascinating... Read more »
It’s spooky season! The Rockingham witches and wizards await your arrival as Halloween returns to Rockingham Castle this October half term! Dress up in your most ghoulishly glamourous Halloween garb – the Rockingham witches and wizards are simply dying to meet you! Follow the carved pumpkin trail through the Castle to solve the creepy crossword.... Read more »
Join Rutland Book Nook in The Bothy for a FREE craft and activity session. We’ll be crafting all things autumnal, from hedgehogs, owls and spiders to pumpkins and skeletons but (nothing too scary). Suitable for age 3+, with adult supervision. Browse our wide range of high-quality Usborne books and gifts and enjoy a coffee from... Read more »
Join Rutland Book Nook in The Bothy for a FREE craft and activity session. We’ll be crafting all things autumnal, from hedgehogs, owls and spiders to pumpkins and skeletons but (nothing too scary). Suitable for age 3+, with adult supervision. Browse our wide range of high-quality Usborne books and gifts and enjoy a coffee from... Read more »
Whether you're a ghost, a witch, a skeleton, or a creepy clown, grab your spookiest costume and join us for a frightfully fun Halloween paddle. Let’s turn Rutland into the eeriest lake around — costumes, chills, and thrills guaranteed! Children ages 8 to 12 can share a board with an adult over the age of... Read more »
Remember, remember this time in November… Join us on Friday 7th November as Bonfire Night returns to Belvoir Castle – bigger, brighter, and more spectacular than ever before! This year, we’re lighting up the skies from our new location in Ladies Field, giving you even more space to enjoy the show. Prepare to be wowed by a larger-scale firework... Read more »
“Willingdon and Beyond” offers viewers a fresh panorama of Robert E. Wells' world. Celebrated for his cityscapes, rural settings and subtle figurative pieces, Wells turns his gaze to the edges of familiar landscapes exploring shifts in light and atmosphere. His plein-air techniques imbue landscapes with immediacy, while his limited but expressive figures suggest quiet narratives.... Read more »
It's Back! Preston's Christmas Market is back bigger and better than ever on Saturday 22 November in Preston Village Hall from 10am-5pm. Stalls include, jewellery basketwork, paper flowers, wooden gifts, art work, ceramics, Christmas gifts, a sourdough stall and more, plus Preston's legendry cakes, mulled wine, tea and coffee. All money raised will be split... Read more »
Christmas Mini Market: 22nd November, 10am - 4pm Held in the Helenium Tea Room, there will be lots of Christmas stalls for all your Christmas needs. The tearoom will also be putting on a special menu to eat in or take away. Add in a raffle and a tombola and you have a perfect day... Read more »
Festive fun for all taking place across High Street, Mill Street, Market Place and Oakham Castle. Fun for the Whole Family! A Giant Snow Dome Hook-a-Duck & Festive Stalls Santa’s Grotto - (with thanks to The Lions) Stiltwalker & Fire Performer Filbert Fox from Leicester City Football Club Fairground Rides Live Choir Performances Rutland &... Read more »
The beautiful courtyards and grounds of Burghley House will once again be filled with festive Chalets, pagodas and marquees decked in Christmas lights for the annual Burghley Christmas Fair. From traditional mulled wine and indulgent hot chocolate to warming raclette and tempting sweet and savoury crepês, there’s something to tantalise everyone’s taste buds. Burghley Christmas... Read more »
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... Read more »
A Magical Christmas Adventure Begins... Join us at Nene Valley Railway for a festive experience like no other – the return of our much-loved Christmas at the Railway! Climb aboard for a heartwarming adventure full of sparkle, surprises and festive cheer, perfect for the whole family. Santa's Reindeer Rescue Start the magic with the cheerful elf... Read more »
Gather the family for an exclusive early morning adventure before the Castle opens to the public. Starting at 8:30am, follow a festive trail through Belvoir Castle's grand rooms, solve cheerful clues, and meet friendly characters as you make your way to Santa. Expect twinkling décor, joyful moments, and magical memories at every turn. Your ticket... Read more »
Step into a Christmas like no other at Belvoir Castle, the premier Christmas destination on the border of Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. Our historic estate transforms into a winter wonderland filled with sparkling lights, storybook décor and heart warming Christmas experiences for all ages. From indulgent festive afternoon tea to enchanting family Christmas adventures, discover unforgettable... Read more »
🎄💚 Breakfast with The Grinch! 💚🎄 He’s back… and up to his Grinchy tricks again! 😆 Join us for a magical festive morning at Rutland Farm Park on Saturday 29th November, 9:30am 🎅✨ 🥞 Delicious breakfast 🎁 Meet & greet with The Grinch 📸 Snap some silly photos (before he steals your sausages!) 📍 Rutland... Read more »
Small Business Christmas Fayre Ketton Sports & Conmunity Centre, Pit Lane, Ketton 29th November 2025 10am till 2pm over 15 small business stalls selling everything from personalised goods, hand made gifts, photography & Clothing refreshments available Raffle in aid of MacMillan