Discover Rutland

Festive Cocktail Making Workshop at Ovation
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Ovation Wine & Spirit Bar, Gaol Street, Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom
Festive Cocktail Making Workshop at Ovation
for more details see ovation oakham – The ultimate wine and spirits experience awaits at Ovation

Wet Felted Bag Making
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Springboard Arts, Lambley Cottage, Lyndon Road, North Luffenham, LE15 8JZ
Create a beautiful felted bag that will last forever!
Choose colours from Glenys’s amazing stash of merino wool and silks to make a bag that will the envy of your friends.
1-4pm £30 per person.
Workshop Leader Glenys Sandham

Oakham Christmas Fair
2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Oakham Castle, Castle Grounds Market Place, Oakham, LE15 6DR, United Kingdom
Outdoor stalls in the Market Place, in the Castle Grounds and along Mill Street and the High Street

Indoor stalls inside Oakham Castle

Santa’s Grotto

Fun Fair

Live Music

FREE entry

Dogs very welcome

🎅🏻BREAKFAST WITH SANTA🎅🏻
2025-12-07 10:00 - 2025-12-24 12:00 | Ferneley’s, Whissendine Road,, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2XJ
We’re now taking bookings for Breakfast with Santa 2025! Santa will be visiting us here at Ferneley’s throughout December🐮
All prices include your chosen breakfast, festive table decorations including crackers, poppers & sweets, a visit to Santa’s grotto, a gift from Santa & a round of golf (weather permitting).
Booking is required. To book, please email info@ferneleys.co.uk or speak to a member of our team when you visit our cafe.
Your booking is only confirmed once you have received a confirmation email from our team.
Be quick, popular dates sell out fast🎅🏻🎄☃️

Storytime With Santa
2025-12-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Normanton Church, Normanton Park Road, Rutland, United Kingdom
Kick off the festive season with a magical experience for the whole family!
Children will start by joining Santa’s cheerful elves in the North Pole Workshop, where they’ll decorate their very own Festive plate—perfect for leaving cookies out for Santa and his Reindeer on Christmas Eve!
Then, it’s time to gather around for a cosy and enchanting Storytime with Santa, as he shares a heart-warming tale from the North Pole.
✨ What’s Included:

Plate decorating activity with Santa’s elves
Take-home personalised Santa plate
Christmas storytelling
A gift from Santa

This experience includes a gift for every child and will leave them full of festive spirit!
Festive treats will be available for accompanying adults from the café.

Festive Cocktail Making Workshop
2025-12-07 | Ovation Wine & Spirit Bar, Gaol Street, Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom
Festive Cocktail Making Workshop – Ovation Wine & Spirit Bar
This holiday season, join Ovation for their festive cocktail-making workshop and celebrate in style. Learn to mix and shake like a pro, then enjoy the delicious cocktails you’ve just created.

Christmas Cabaret – Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre
2025-12-07 | Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Stamford, PE9 1PX, United Kingdom
Stamford Showstoppers will present two showings of its Christmas Cabaret, serving Afternoon Tea during the interval.

Christmas 2025 Concert- Rutland Choral Society
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Oakham All Saints Church, Church St,, Oakham, LE15 6AA
Christmas 2025 Concert

Our Winter concert is on Saturday, 6th December 2025 at 7.30pm (All Saints Church, Oakham)​​. Music will include choral pieces from Chilcott, Whitacre and Rutter together

Magical light walk at Rutland Farm Park
2025-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Rutland Farm Park, Rutland Farm Park, Uppingham Road, Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom
Enjoy a magical walk around the farm under the twinkling Christmas lights ✨
Warm up with marshmallow toasting, and don’t forget to bring your torches! 🔦
We’ll be serving:
🍷 Mulled wine
🥧 Mince pies
☕ Hot chocolate
🍪 Cookies
A cosy, festive evening for all the family — we can’t wait to see you! 🎄💫

Tinkerbell at Santa's Grotto - Spanhoe Lodge
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Spanhoe Lodge, Laxton,, Corby, NN17 3AT
🎄✨ We are so excited to welcome @perfect.pony.parties back to @spanhoelodge for our magical Santa’s Grotto! ✨🎄
Join us for festive fun on:
📅 6th December – 1pm – 3pm
📅 20th December – 2pm – 5pm
Bring the family for a truly enchanting experience meet Santa, enjoy Tinkerbell , and soak up the Christmas magic! 🎅🐴❄️
We can’t wait to see you there! 💫
Book for the Grotto here
https://spanhoelodge.digitickets.co.uk/availability/
Book for Tinkerbell Here
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/nr-corby/spanhoe-lodge/tinkerbell-at-spanhoe-lodge-santas-grotto-2025/e-jzxmva

Santa’s Magical Grotto Experience
2025-12-06 12:00 - 2025-12-21 20:00 | Spanhoe Lodge, Laxton,, Corby, NN17 3AT
The Santa’s Magical Grotto Experience at Spanhoe Lodge, Laxton
Once again this Christmas, Spanhoe Lodge is transformed into a glittering wonderland, bursting with laughter, twinkling lights, and the irresistible scent of festive treats fresh from the oven.
Maddie the Elf has dashed back to the North Pole to train the next generation of sleigh-riders, but fear not — Mrs Claus is here, filling the kitchen with the comforting warmth of homemade cookies and sweet mince pies, ready for Santa’s grand arrival.
Your magical adventure begins the moment you’re greeted by our merry band of elves! They’ll guide you through the sparkling light trail, but first, don’t forget to stop by with Elf Jo to write your letter to Santa, enter the Christmas colouring competition, and get ready for the enchantment ahead.
Follow the twinkling path through a frosty winter wonderland until you discover the secret door to Santa’s Grotto. Waiting inside is Elf Freya, ready with a big smile to lead you into a world where wishes float in the air and festive magic shimmers in every corner.
And then — the moment you’ve been waiting for — meet Santa himself! Share your wishes, receive an early present, and experience the pure joy of Christmas coming to life right before your eyes. As Santa greets you with a warm ‘ho, ho, ho!’ and Elf Freya sprinkles a touch of North Pole magic, your parents can capture each twinkling moment in a photo to treasure forever.
But the magic doesn’t stop there… head straight to Santa’s bakery, where Mrs Claus will help you decorate your very own festive cookies. Keep an eye out for Harry the Elf too — he’s still learning the ropes, full of cheeky giggles, and always nearby with a helping hand.
All year long, Santa’s elves have been busy preparing presents, hanging stockings, and loading the sleigh. Now, with Santa’s red suit pressed, the reindeer raring to go, and festive cheer in the air, the countdown to Christmas has truly begun!
This is more than just an event — it’s a Christmas adventure where imaginations soar, dreams sparkle to life, and the tastes, sights, and sounds of the season fill your heart with joy. And if you listen closely… you may just hear Santa’s booming “Ho, ho, ho!” echoing across Spanhoe Lodge.
And don’t forget — our restaurant and fully licensed bar will be serving delicious festive delights, perfect to complete your unforgettable Christmas experience.

LAXTON & BULWICK CHRISTMAS OPEN STUDIOS
2025-12-06 11:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00
Christmas open studios- the perfect opportunity to get unique Christmas cards and treats

December 6th & 7th
11am – 4pm

SAM MARSHALL
Hollytree Cottage, 2 Main Street, Laxton, NN17 3AT
Linocuts, etchings, drawings & cards
Sam Marshall Art

HEATHER HARRISON
Lavender Cottage, 5 Main Street, Laxton, NN17 3AT
Paintings, giclee prints & cards
Heather Harrison Art – Artist

KATHY MILLER
The Stackyard, Main Street, Bulwick, NN17 3DY
Painter, typographer and designer
kathymillerstudio

Barnsdale Gardens - Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Barnsdale Gardens, Barnsdale Avenue, Exton, Rutland, United Kingdom
Breakfast with Santa: 6th & 7th December, 10am
Ho Ho Ho! Put on your Christmas jumpers and join us for a magical morning with Santa and the best thing is, the whole family are invited.
After a delicious breakfast followed by gingerbread & cupcake decorating, Santa will be chatting with children and later he will be waiting in his grotto to hand out presents!
Breakfast with Santa: £19.95 per child. When adults pre-order their breakfast they receive 20% off, or they can order food on arrival.
To book now, call us on: 01572 813 200

Festive Bauble Calligraphy Workshop
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Rutland Nursery, Lyndon Road, Manton, Rutland, United Kingdom
Vicky Daws from Inviting Writing will teach you the basics of calligraphy and how to adapt your skills to rounded surfaces, and by the end of the workshop, you’ll have your own custom baubles—perfect to keep or give as gifts.
You’ll also learn how to handle difficult surfaces with ease. Vicky will share tips and tricks to make the process simpler, and you’ll discover ‘faux’ calligraphy, a fun method for creating bouncy calligraphy styles using a bullet-tipped pen. This technique is versatile and can be used for various projects!
This workshop is suitable for beginners. All materials are provided.
£65 per person and includes all materials needed for the workshop, and refreshments.

Book your place here: https://www.themoderncalligraphyco.com/events-3/0612eastmidlandsbauble

Breakfast with Santa at Rutland Garden Village
2025-12-06 09:30 - 2025-12-07 10:30 | Rutland Garden Village, Ashwell Rd,, Oakham, LE15 7QN
Includes breakfast with santa pancakes, waffles
includes present, craft activity and a story
Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Suitable for Celiacs please specify in notes section on booking
Available 9.30 til 10.30

Visit with Santa- Rutland Garden Village
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07 | Rutland Garden Village, Ashwell Rd,, Oakham, LE15 7QN
Come and visit Santa at Rutland Garden Village
Have your pictures with Santa
Price per child, no cost for adults and you will receive a present
12.30 to 3.00

Santa Paws at Rutland Garden Village
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07 | Rutland Garden Village, Ashwell Rd,, Oakham, LE15 7QN
Santa Paws at Rutland Garden Village
£10 per doggy
will have props for doggy dress up,
and will receive a present
6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd Dec

Christmas Party Nights at The Falcon Hotel
2025-12-05 19:00 - 23:59 | The Falcon Hotel, High Street East, Uppingham, Oakham, United Kingdom
Join us for the annual Falcon Christmas Party Night for a fun filled evening of food, drink & music.
Enjoy a delectable three course meal with friends and then dance the night away.
Complete with Christmas crackers and party hats, this is an event not to be missed. Arrive for 7.00PM. Dinner commences at 7.45PM then after coffee and mince pies the dancing starts.
Carriages at 12AM.
Our special party night accomodation rate allows you to rest your weary feet without walking too far, all rates are inclusive of breakfast.
Friday 5th & Saturday 13th December – Christmas Party Night, £60.00 per person
An evening of Food, Drink & Music with prosecco on arrival
7pm – Midnight

Happy Tuesdays Christmas Party
2025-12-05 19:00 - 23:30 | Barrowden Community Hub, Barrowden Community Hub, Wakerley Road, Barrowden, Rutland, LE15 8EP
THE HAPPY TUESDAYS CHRISTMAS PARTY
with special guests.
BARROWDEN’S VERY OWN UKULELE BAND ARE HOSTING A CHRISTMAS PARTY
BARROWDEN COMMUNITY HUB. FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2025
Doors Open 7.00pm Starts at 7.30pm
A fun night of live music,DJ, food, drink and dancing .
Ticket are £20 and include a complimentary drink and supper.
Available from
Valerie on 01572 748655
Mike on 07850 936147

Wreath Making at Belvoir Bistro
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Belvoir Castle- Engine Yard, Woolsthorpe Road,, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1PA
Join us for a magical evening of Christmas creativity and festive cheer at Belvoir Bistro as we welcome the incredibly talented Sarah Youngman from Sage and Satin Florals. Learn how to craft your very own beautiful Christmas wreath using seasonal foliage, natural decorations, and expert floristry tips in this exclusive Christmas workshop.
Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or flying solo, it’s the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season in style with this unique Christmas craft experience in Leicestershire.

FESTIVE LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Rutland Nursery, Lyndon Road, Manton, Rutland, United Kingdom
Thursday 4th December
6pm-9pm
Join us for a magical evening to kick off Christmas in true festive style! 🌲✨
Sip on mulled wine or a glass of fizz as you wander through our artisan market in The View, featuring favourites – Two Chimps Coffee, Bramley Products, Cidentro Cider, Multum Gin Parvo, Cap & Copper and of course, our very own Rutland Nursery range
Tuck into pulled turkey Christmas baps, hot dogs, mince pies, hot chocolate and lots more from The Hut (we’re open a little earlier this year making it the perfect opportunity for a festive supper!) And don’t forget to pop into Hoggy’s Grill for his BBQ stocking fillers and sample some of his delicious festive nibbles
Enjoy the sounds of live music from Zachary John, setting the perfect festive mood as you shop and soak up the atmosphere 🎶
Discover our beautiful Christmas trees and wreaths, find thoughtful presents in the children’s shop, and explore unique gift ideas in our beautiful main shop throughout the evening 🌲🧸 🛍️
Looking for a personal touch? Our friends from Yeti will be offering free engraving on any Yeti drinkware purchased on the night. Plus, don’t miss Green Machine Creative letterpress printing pop-up — a hands-on station where you can print your very own festive card to take home
It’s an evening of music, food, shopping, and Christmas inspiration – the perfect way to start the festive season!

Christmas in Uppingham
2025-12-04 17:30 - 21:00 | Uppingham, Uppingham
Mark your calendars as the town becomes a festive wonderland, with twinkling lights, late-night shopping, and joyful performances. Brought to life by dedicated volunteers, this magical evening celebrates community spirit and the warmth of the holiday season.
Uppingham has always been a special place to live or visit and this is never more evident than when the Festive Season arrives in our beautiful market town, with the annual Christmas Late Night Shopping Event. This year this wonderful family event takes place on Thursday 4th December 2025 between 17:30hrs and 21:00hrs, centred around the Market Square & High Street East, starting with the countdown to the Christmas lights switch on. There’s no better way to open this magical, festive night!
Many of our varied shops stay open late, providing a warm welcome and the chance to start your Christmas shopping, whilst the Market Square will be filled with a variety of food stalls and numerous other stalls selling all manner of gifts, along with children’s entertainment, to allow everyone plenty of opportunity to eat, drink and be merry!
The whole evening is packed with live entertainment; street performers entertaining the crowds, singers in the Market Square and in the many Hotels and Bars open to enhance the festive cheer. The local school children will also be performing carols round the Christmas Tree and the Rutland Morris Men will perform throughout the night on the High Street. Last but not least, of course, Father Christmas will be in his Grotto in the Parish Church, or take the chance to visit his actual Reindeer in Mercer’s Yard!
The Town Hall will also be hosting a festive Craft Fair with gift ideas to suit all pockets. The Church will also have many children’s activities, as well as even more Stalls. Whilst there, look out for the beautifully decorated Christmas Tree in the Church with decorations all made by local primary school children and the Scouts.
If you would like to be part of this wonderful, festive event, either as a stall holder or volunteer on the night, then please contact Paula Donaldson on pauladonaldson2008@googlemail.com
For more information visit our website www.christmasinuppingham.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XmasInUppingham/
Twitter : @UppinghamXmas

Christmas Late-Night Shopping Event at Wymondham Windmill
2025-12-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Wymondham Windmill, Butt Lane,, Wymondham, Melton Mowbray,, Leicestershire,, LE14 2BU
A lovely festive evening is on the way at Wymondham Windmill.
Join us on Thursday 4th December, 4pm–8pm for our Christmas Late-Night Shopping Event.
Expect cosy lights, mulled wine, hot chocolate, Christmas trees, waffles, hot dogs, and all our shops open with their seasonal stock. Santa will also be stopping by for a bit of fun around the windmill.
A relaxed, family-friendly evening to start the season.
Free entry – everyone welcome.

Festive Flower Arranging, 4th December, 2025.
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Barnsdale Gardens, Barnsdale Avenue, Exton, Rutland, United Kingdom
Maria from The Flower Patch theflowerpatch.co.uk will teach you how to create your own beautiful flower arrangement to adorn your Christmas dining table or mantle shelf.
Learn eco-friendly, no floral foam techniques to make the base, use fresh garden greenery and dried flowers to ensure your arrangement lasts over the Christmas period.
All materials and equipment provided, so just turn up and have some flowery fun.

A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story
2025-12-04 | Rockingham Castle, Rockingham Castle Estate, Market Harborough, LE16 8TH, United Kingdom
Rockingham Castle and the University of Northampton present

A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story
Written by Charles Dickens, adapted by Mark Gatiss, and by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
Performed by graduating students of BA Acting for Contemporary and Devised Performance
As the cold, bleak Christmas Eve night draws in, the penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted by the spirit of his once business partner, Jacob Marley.
Bound in death by the chains of greed and heartlessness, Marley urges Scrooge to end his miserly ways or suffer the same fate. Will three further eerie encounters entice Scrooge to embrace the true spirit of Christmas?
Mark Gatiss’ spine-tingling adaptation of Dickens’ tale of redemption is faithful to the soul of this much-loved festive ghost story, that continues to haunt all who encounter it.
Don’t miss the unique opportunity to experience this seasonal classic in Rockingham Castle’s atmospheric Great Hall.
Join the ranks of the privileged few to have seen the works of Charles Dickens performed at Rockingham Castle, as graduating year students from the University of Northampton tread the boards in the shadow of their Victorian counterparts in this exclusive performance.
Your ticket includes a welcome drink and sweet treat in our Panel Room, where Dickens directed and performed special performances for the Watson family and their household staff. You are also invited to explore our Dickens collection in The Long Gallery where you can learn more about Dickens and his fondness for Rockingham Castle.
Dates and Times:
Thursday 4th December 2025
Matinee Performance
Doors Open 1pm
Performance Starts: 2pm
Evening Performance
Doors open: 6.30pm
Performance Starts: 7.30pm
Running time: 120 minutes (includes 20-minute interval)
Please note that this performance is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.

Christmas Carols at The Barn.
2025-12-03 16:00 - 18:30 | The Barnsdale, The Barnsdale, The Avenue,, Exton,, LE15 8AH
Date: Wednesday 3rd December
Time: 4pm – 6:30pm
Location: The Barn at Barnsdale
Price: £15 per child, adults are free
Join us for a magical family afternoon as The Barnsdale transforms into a festive wonderland.
Sip mulled wine, nibble on mince pies, and enjoy a delicious buffet tea with the family little one’s tuck into their own festive feast. Sing along to classic Christmas carols, meet Santa in his grotto, and soak up the sparkle of the season with surprises along the way.
Because Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a feeling, and it starts right here at The Barnsdale.
What to expect:

Christmas Carols
Santa Visit
Festive Buffet
Family Fun

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
2025-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Ferneley’s, Whissendine Road,, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2XJ
Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
Wednesday 3rd December
Includes all materials, tools, a drink & mince pie

Christmas Concert
2025-12-03 | Hambleton Hall, Ketton Road, Rutland, United Kingdom
Celebrate the festive season at Hambleton Hall’s Christmas Concert on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, held in the picturesque St Andrew’s Church in Hambleton village.
The evening begins at 6:30 pm with glühwein and mince pies, followed by the concert at 7:00 pm, featuring a 12-strong choir led by Jonathan Stork and Keith Halliday, accompanied by organ, trumpet, and tympani. The performance includes a mix of classical and contemporary pieces, with audience carols to join in.
After the concert, enjoy a black-tie dinner at Hambleton Hall, featuring Champagne, canapés, and a three-course menu with wines and coffee. For those wishing to extend the celebration, overnight accommodation is available.
Tickets are priced at £215 per person for the concert and dinner, with accommodation packages starting from £775 per couple. To reserve your place, please contact reception at 01572 756991 or email hotel@hambletonhall.com.
