Discover Rutland

Castle Triathlon
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-19 | Belvoir Castle, Woolsthorpe Rd,, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1PA
Join us at the Belvoir Castle Multisport Event weekend event to race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire. Pick your discipline – triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim and run – and choose a distance from starter to elite. Recruit your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in our festival village.

Belvoir Castle Multisport event is set within this remarkable estate and set’s the scene for the perfect family friendly weekend festival!
Like an illustration in a romantic fairy-tale, crowning the top of an isolated hill, the castle turrets and towers rise above the Vale of Belvoir. Looking over the battlements from the North Terrace, you can see for miles over the counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.

Belvoir Castle Triathlon
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-19 | Belvoir Castle, Woolsthorpe Rd,, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1PA

WILDLING WORKSHOP: DINOSAURS
2026-07-18 | Stamford Arts Centre, Saint Mary's Street, Stamford, Rutland, United Kingdom
WILDLING WORKSHOP: DINOSAURS

Artist Portia Graves hosts another WILDLING WORKSHOPS event at the Stamford Arts Centre.
Portia will be demonstrating how to use watercolour paints and a range of other materials to create a PRE-HISTORIC piece of art, teaching children how to paint and draw a variety of dinosaurs, plants & fossils.
All materials are provided – please dress your children in comfy clothes they don’t mind getting paint on!

Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Ballroom
Tickets: £8 per child
Running Time: 1 hour
Suitable for ages 9-12
Adults don’t have to buy a ticket however all children attending MUST be accompanied by an adult.

One Man Two Guvnors
2026-07-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-15 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Tolethorpe Hall Rutland Open Air Theatre, Stamford, Rutland, PE9 4BH, United Kingdom
One Man, Two Guvnors

Welcome to Brighton, 1963.
Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall is a man in search of his destiny… as long as his destiny includes fish, chips, mushy peas, and a pint or two. But with no money and a rumbling in his belly, Francis accepts not just one job, but two. And there’s more to both his new bosses than meets the eye. Guvnor one, gangster on the run, Roscoe Crabbe, is actually his own sister, Rachel Crabbe, in disguise. Guvnor number two is Stanley Stubbers, a public school toff who may have “accidentally” murdered the real Roscoe to win Rachel’s hand. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart long enough to earn some money to buy some food. He should be fine…but he can’t stop thinking about chips and it’s hard to concentrate when you’re hungry and you’ve got two guvnors!
Based on Carlo Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters, this smash hit comedy is packed with laughs for all to enjoy!
This amateur production of “One Man Two Guvnors” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Cocktail Masterclass at Rutland Hall Hotel
2026-07-17 17:00 | Rutland Hall Hotel, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AB, United Kingdom
Ever wanted to learn how to make the perfect cocktail?
Join us on Friday 17th July for an interactive Cocktail Masterclass hosted by the experts at Bottleproof Cocktails. Learn professional mixology techniques, shake up your own cocktails, and enjoy a fun evening in a beautiful lakeside setting.
Event Details:

From 5 pm
Blossoms Restaurant & Bar, Rutland Hall Hotel
£39 per person
Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply love cocktails, this is the perfect opportunity to learn something new while enjoying a fantastic atmosphere.
Why not make an evening of it and book dinner afterwards at our exclusive Blossoms Restaurant?
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
To book, click the link or contact the reservations team at reservations@rutlandhall.co.uk or call them on 01572 757 901

Authors in Conversation: Honey & Co. at Rutland Nursery – 16 July 2026
2026-07-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Rutland Nursery, Lyndon Road, Manton, Rutland, United Kingdom
We are delighted to welcome Honey & Co. to the Rutland Nursery Author Series for a special evening celebrating their new cookbook Honey & Co. Daily, where guests will enjoy an engaging interview and live demo with our in-house host Chris Young, offering a behind-the-scenes insight into Honey & Co.’s kitchens, cookbooks and restaurants, the inspiration behind their recipes, and plenty of stories, practical tips, and ideas to bring more joyful everyday cooking into the home. Rutland Nursery are delighted to be one of the fabulous destinations on their incredible book tour that started this month.
Honey & Co. – Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer are award-winning restaurateurs and authors of several acclaimed cookbooks, including their debut Honey & Co. Food From The Middle East which was named Cookbook of the Year by The Sunday Times, Food & Drink Cookery Book of The Year by Fortnum & Mason and won The Guild of Food Writer’s Award Winner for Best First Book. Their first Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant, Honey & Co. opened in 2012 and their ever-evolving family of restaurants in Central London now also includes bakery Honey & Co. Daily, Honey & Co. Studio, part deli, part gallery and creative event space, and the newly launched Honey & Co. Great Portland, a deli by day and a wine bar by night. The couple also host a podcast, Honey & Co: The Food Sessions, interviewing influential guests from the food and drink industry. They have a recipe column in the FT Weekend magazine and regularly contribute to Guardian Feast as well as other publications. Honey & Co. Daily is their fifth cookbook. @honeyandco
Their latest book, Honey & Co. Daily, is a celebration of everyday cooking at its most generous and joyful, with over 100 recipes inspired by the café menu -simple, seasonal food designed to bring pleasure to daily life, from vibrant salads and comforting one-pan dinners to quick bakes and sweet treats.
Event Timings
18:45 Doors open, welcome drink served
19:30 Interview and demo followed by Q&A
20:30 Book signing
21:30 Guests depart
Join us for what promises to be a warm, relaxed and inspiring evening, as Honey & Co. explore the stories behind their food, their restaurants and their writing, in conversation with Chris Young, sharing insights, ideas and practical inspiration for bringing more joy into everyday cooking.
Credit info: Honey & Co. Daily by Itamar Srulovich & Sarit Packer (Quadrille, £27)
Photography © Patricia Niven
Tickets:

£25 – Standard ticket including a complimentary Lime, Mint and Cucumber Gimlet or 0% option (recipe from ‘Honey & Co. Daily’)

• £52 – Standard ticket including a complimentary Lime, Mint and Cucumber Gimlet or 0% option (recipe from ‘Honey & Co. Daily’) and a copy of the book ‘Honey & Co. Daily’

Tickets are available here from 29th May 2026:
https://tickets.rutlandnursery.co.uk/event-tickets/77361?branches.branchID=3751

Pasta Masterclass - The Olive Branch
2026-07-16 09:00 - 14:00 | The Olive Branch Country Inn, Rutland Main St Clipsham Oakham, St Clipsham, Oakham, LE15 7SH, United Kingdom
A morning of hands-on tuition (9am-12pm) followed by lunch in the pub.
The day starts at 9am with a chat over a coffee and pastries, before being taken through to ‘The Barn’ and introduced to your ingredients. You will wield the spoon and mixing bowls under expert tuition, working your way through all the different skills required by an expert pasta maker.
After a morning of mixing, kneading, rolling, cutting and shaping. You’ll have a two course lunch light lunch (or something more substantial if you prefer), utilising some of items well have taught you to create that morning. After lunch you are free to leave or check in and stay at Beech House. All the wonderful produce from your mornings work, will be labelled and ready for you to take home, along with recipe notes to impress.
Coffee, pastries, light lunch in the pub, recipe notes & your lovely handmade pasta to take home.
Learn how to make various styles & flavours of fresh pasta from scratch.
Saffron pasta dough
Tomato pasta dough
Squid ink pasta dough
Ravioli
Tortellini
Cannelloni
Linguine
NOTE – recipe notes and tuition will be provided for all the above and a selection will be made. (There isn’t time to demonstrate and make them all)
At a glance…
Start: 9am for coffee & croissants
Class Starts: 9.30am
Includes: Coffee, pastries, light lunch, recipe notes & your lovely handmade pasta to take home.
Pasta Doughs: Saffron, Tomato, Squid ink
Pasta Styles: Ravioli, Tortellini, Cannelloni, Linguine
Lunch: 12noon
Finish:2pm
Price: £95
Call: 01780 410355
Book Online

Clubbercise Rutland with Hayley
2026-07-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Rutland
Clubbercise is a dance fitness class with easy to follow routines set to club anthems from 90’s to present day. It is set in a darkened room with disco lights and glowsticks and has varying intensity levels so is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness.
Classes are held every Monday 7-8pm at Oakham C of E Primary and every Thursday 6:45-7:45pm at Langham C of E Primary. Open to everyone age 13+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Belvoir Summer Safari
2026-07-13 - 2026-09-01 | Belvoir Castle, Woolsthorpe Rd,, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1PA
The Adventure That Earns
the Animals
Belvoir Summer Safari is an adventure playground trail that takes explorers from Explorer HQ, through clue stops around the playground, all the way to the Animal Park — where the animals they’ve been reading about are waiting.
The Animal Park is included with every Castle and Gardens ticket. Follow all the clues and every child earns a free ice cream at the Farm Shop. Simple, physical, and completely memorable.

Treasure Island
2026-07-12 14:30 - 17:00, 2026-07-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-11 14:30 - 17:00 | Tolethorpe Hall Rutland Open Air Theatre, Stamford, Rutland, PE9 4BH, United Kingdom
One dark and stormy night, Jim opens the door of
the Admiral Benbow Inn to a terrifying stranger, and a
frightening seafaring adventure begins.In this modern version of Treasure Island, adapted for
the National Theatre to critical acclaim in 2014, Jim
is reimagined as the granddaughter of the innkeeper,
Grandma Hawkins. It is her tale of a perilous voyage to
Treasure Island, and her encounter with swashbuckling
pirates and the villainous Long John Silver, and his parrot,
Flint, that we follow. On her journey, Jim must deal with
both murder and deception, but through it all she forges
bonds of friendship, resilience and, ultimately, survival.
Join us as the Tolethorpe stage comes alive with the sights
and sounds of the high seas, of pirates and a hunt for
treasure.
Suitable for ages 10+
This amateur production of “Treasure Island (Lavery)” is
presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Running Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Bands in the Park
2026-07-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Cutts Close Park, Oakham, LR15 6DR
Oakham’s much‑loved Bands in the Park series returns to Cutts Close Park this summer, bringing live music, community spirit, and relaxed Sunday afternoons to the heart of the town. Each week, the historic bandstand hosts a different musical performance, all funded and organised by Oakham Town Council.

21st June – Houndogs
28th June – Armed forces day, Alan Jackson and the Rutland Big Band
5th July – Bad Boyou
12th July – Uppingham Soul and Jazz Band
19th July – Top Banana Bands
26th July – Idle hands
2nd August- Bongo Rat Pack
9th August – Hathern Band
16th August – Kobras Band
23rd August – Out of the blue
30th August – Bank Holiday, CJ Hatt and Vesper

Alongside the music, the park often comes alive with family fun days and community events, with facilities provided for local organisations to host their own activities. It’s all part of the Town Council’s commitment to making Oakham a vibrant, welcoming place to live and visit.
Expect a friendly atmosphere, plenty of green space to spread out a picnic, and a great mix of musical styles across the season. Whether you’re a local resident or exploring Rutland for the day, Bands in the Park offers an easygoing summer highlight.
Typically running from 2:30 – 4:30.

Barnsdale Gardens - Artists in the Gardens
2026-07-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Barnsdale Gardens, Barnsdale Avenue, Exton, Rutland, United Kingdom
Artists in the Gardens: 12th July, 12pm – 4pm

Join us for a creative afternoon with a selection of artists demonstrating live painting, sketching and other creative techniques for visitors to observe whilst in the gardens.

Driver for a Fiver
2026-07-12 | Rocks by Rail, Ashwell Road, Cottsemore, LE15 7FF, United Kingdom
Hop into the cab for our Event Driver for a Fiver experience! 🚂
Ever wondered what it’s like to be in charge of a heritage railway locomotive? Now’s your chance to step into the driver’s seat and enjoy a hands-on taster session- all for just £5. Perfect for curious beginners, families, and rail enthusiasts, this short but memorable experience gives you a real feel for life on the footplate.
A small price for a big railway adventure!

Ultimate Kylie
2026-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grange, Asfordby Hill,, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire,, LE14 3QU
A night of music, magic, and memories with your favorite people. Drinks in hand, heels on point, let’s own the night.

Food & Drinks

Sourdough Pizzas
Cocktail Hour

Date
Saturday 11th July
Time
Arrive from 7:00 PM

United Arts presents United Variety
2026-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Stamford Corn Exchange, Theatre, Stamford, PE9 1PX, United Kingdom
United Variety 2026
United Arts Academy returns to the stage this July with a wonderful evening of family-friendly entertainment. Bringing together professional performers and brilliant local talent, this vibrant showcase promises a night full of energy, music, and joy. Featuring a lively mix of Disney favourites, musical theatre highlights, and well-loved pop / street dance classics, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Battle Proms Picnic Concert
2026-07-11 16:30 - 22:30 | Burghley House, Peterborough, Stamford, PE93JY, United Kingdom
The 21st annual Battle Proms Picnic Concert: an uplifting celebration of iconic music, dazzling fireworks and breath-taking displays!

Pack a picnic and chill the fizz – it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! Join us for stirring music, fireworks, Spitfire display, live cannons, mounted cavalry, the Red Devils parachutists and so much more at this unique Vintage Spectacular.
If swing is your thing you can get your toes tapping with the gorgeous harmonies and 1940s glamour of the Battle Proms Belles and their superb live band, and join in with the fabulous moves from the Victory Swing dancers.
Around the arena you’ll be invited to revive the nostalgia of a bygone era at the fascinating WWII living history displays led by the country’s foremost wartime enthusiasts, with authentic vintage vehicles, memorabilia and expert re-enactors.
Enjoy a glorious orchestral programme of iconic pieces from film, TV and the musicals alongside uplifting classical music you know and love, including the 1812 Overture and Beethoven’s ‘Battle Symphony’ complete with 200 live firing cannons, and much-loved operatic arias from superstar soprano Denise Leigh. The evening closes with a jubilant flag-waving, sing-along finale with all the traditional proms favourites under a sky of dazzling fireworks!

Battle Proms Concert at Burghley House
2026-07-11 16:30 - 22:00 | Burghley House, Peterborough, Stamford, PE93JY, United Kingdom
The 21st annual Battle Proms Picnic Concert: an uplifting celebration of iconic music, dazzling fireworks and breathtaking displays!

Pack a picnic and chill the fizz – it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! Join us for stirring music, fireworks, Spitfire display, live cannons, mounted cavalry, the Red Devils parachutists and so much more at this unique Vintage Spectacular.
If swing is your thing you can get your toes tapping with the gorgeous harmonies and 1940s glamour of the Battle Proms Belles and their superb live band, and join in with the fabulous moves from the Victory Swing dancers.
Around the arena you’ll be invited to revive the nostalgia of a bygone era at the fascinating WWII living history displays led by the country’s foremost wartime enthusiasts, with authentic vintage vehicles, memorabilia and expert re-enactors.
Enjoy a glorious orchestral programme of iconic pieces from film, TV and the musicals alongside uplifting classical music you know and love, including the 1812 Overture and Beethoven’s ‘Battle Symphony’ complete with 200 live firing cannons, and much-loved operatic arias from superstar soprano Denise Leigh. The evening closes with a jubilant flag-waving, sing-along finale with all the traditional proms favourites under a sky of dazzling fireworks!
For full programme details and tickets head to the Battle Proms website.

Ryhall Village Fete
2026-07-11 12:00 - 16:00 | ryhall playing fields, Parkfield rd, Ryhall, PE9 4ER, United Kingdom
Come and join us for the annual Ryhall Village Fete!
Our fete is on Saturday 11th July 12-4pm at Ryhall Playing Fields. We will have live music, classic cars, a variety of activities for all ages, food and drink, plants and bric a brac. We look forward to seeing you there!

Greetham Fete
2026-07-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Greetham Community Centre, Great Lane, Greetham, LE15 7NG, United Kingdom
All the fun of a traditional village fete! Enter your pooch to the dog show, browse our stalls, try your luck at the games, bounce on the bouncy castle or simply enjoy teas, BBQ or a drink at the bar to the sounds of our resident DJ. Children welcome at this family event.

Artisan Street Food & Makers Market - Stamford
2026-07-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Stamford Meadows, Stamford, PE9 2QU
A monthly Saturday street food & makers market.Small independent businesses and artisans.Jewellery, ceramics, art, prints, plants, textiles and homeware to global cuisines from street food chefs, bakers, brewers, macarons, cheese and more !Come join us at the Town Meadows.

Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show
2026-07-11 09:30 - 2026-07-12 17:00 | Belvoir Castle, Woolsthorpe Rd,, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1PA
Perfect for garden enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking a magical day out in nature, this unmissable event is packed with inspiration, beauty, and fun for all ages – 11-12 July 2026.
What to Expect
🌸 Incredible Displays: Marvel at the creativity of talented designers and explore stunning garden showcases that will ignite your imagination.🌿 Expert Insights: Learn from leading horticultural and floral experts through engaging talks and demonstrations.🍓 Delicious Food and Drink: Treat your taste buds to a wide variety of mouth watering food and drink options.🎟️ And So Much More: Unique shopping opportunities, interactive workshops, and activities for the whole family!
Famous faces from the UK’s favourite gardening programmes including – BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost and ITV’s Love Your Garden’s David Domoney – will be taking to the stage to share design insights, gardening tips and stories from their careers, as well as signing bookings.
Now in its ninth year, Belvoir Castle’s Flower and Garden show has become one of the region’s most anticipated shows, attracting thousands of visitors who share a passion for gardening, design, and the natural world. Celebrating the beauty and creativity of horticulture, this year’s show promises a vibrant showcase of displays, garden design inspiration, hands-on workshops, and sustainable gardening innovations.

Play The Game - a special Exhibition
2026-07-11 08:00 - 2026-08-08 17:00 | Rutland County Museum, Catmos Street, Oakham, LE15 6HW
Step back in time with our exciting new exhibition and uncover the fascinating history of board games. Then challenge family and friends to a selection of timeless classics before putting your skills to the test with our larger-than-life giant games.

Treasure Island
2026-07-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Tolethorpe Hall Rutland Open Air Theatre, Stamford, Rutland, PE9 4BH, United Kingdom
One dark and stormy night, Jim opens the door of
the Admiral Benbow Inn to a terrifying stranger, and a
frightening seafaring adventure begins.In this modern version of Treasure Island, adapted for
the National Theatre to critical acclaim in 2014, Jim
is reimagined as the granddaughter of the innkeeper,
Grandma Hawkins. It is her tale of a perilous voyage to
Treasure Island, and her encounter with swashbuckling
pirates and the villainous Long John Silver, and his parrot,
Flint, that we follow. On her journey, Jim must deal with
both murder and deception, but through it all she forges
bonds of friendship, resilience and, ultimately, survival.Join us as the Tolethorpe stage comes alive with the sights
and sounds of the high seas, of pirates and a hunt for
treasure.
Suitable for ages 10+
This amateur production of “Treasure Island (Lavery)” is
presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Running Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Sparkling Evening
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:30 | French Cellar, French Cellar - L'Art de Vivre - French Wine Merchant & French Art, Mill Street, Oakham, UK, Oakham, United Kingdom
What do our amazing Sparkling event include?

5 Sparkling Wines
A guide to each wine, their grapes and which foods they pair best with
A wonderful selection of petits fours
Exclusive in store offers

These events are charged at only £59 per person.

Elizabeth Stanhope Masterclass Series at Rutland Nursery- Decoration & Colour Stories
2026-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Rutland Nursery, Lyndon Road, Manton, Rutland, United Kingdom
This workshop explores the transformative power of colour in the home. Elizabeth Stanhope introduces The Psychology of Colour, sharing how different tones influence emotion, atmosphere, and flow. Guests will learn how to develop harmonious palettes and how paint and wallpaper can be combined to create character, depth, and continuity throughout a space.
Guests will also enjoy a hands-on session experimenting with colour wheels and begin putting together a decoration schedule tailored to their own home.
About the Masterclass Series
Part of an intimate series hosted at The Bothy, Rutland Nursery every two months, with the well-renowned interior designer Elizabeth Stanhope, these workshops explore the art of timeless interiors and Elizabeth Stanhope’s approach to design. Ideal for anyone planning a renovation or refreshing a single room, each session blends inspiration with practical skills.
Workshops can be booked individually or as a full five-session course at a discounted rate.
Each morning includes:

Fresh pastries and seasonal fruit
A live presentation and demonstration by Elizabeth Stanhope
A hands-on creative session
A specially curated Design Essentials goodie bag + Rutland Nursery gift
10% exclusive discount at Rutland Nursery shop* and on Elizabeth Stanhope design services

A relaxed and inspiring morning offering rare insight into Elizabeth Stanhope’s design philosophy and creative process.
*Rutland Nursery discount redeemable on the day of the event only.

Booking & Pricing:

Individual workshops: £75
Full five-session course: £325

Global BirdFair - Preventing Island Extinctions
2026-07-10 08:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00 | Rutland
We look forward to welcoming you to Global Birdfair on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026.
Find out more about this year’s Flagship Bird Species, the Dwarf Ibis
You can donate to this year’s project when you buy your tickets – don’t forget to pre-order your Souvenir Programme to collect on arrival at Global Birdfair
