Membership

Become a Discover Rutland Member

Discover Rutland is a not-for-profit, self-sustaining organisation powered by membership and fundraising activities. Since our formation in 2007, we've proudly grown to include over 140 business members from across Rutland and beyond. These businesses understand the value of being part of a strong, collaborative network that champions tourism and local enterprise.

Why Join?

Becoming a Discover Rutland member means joining a passionate community working to promote Rutland as a premier destination. Your membership supports local tourism while unlocking a wide range of exclusive benefits designed to help your business grow:

Website Exposure: Feature on Rutland’s official tourism site which attracts around 20k users each month.

Print & Digital Inclusion: Appear in our Visitor Guide, mini guide and other relevant marketing materials.

Social Media Promotion: Tap into our reach across social channels and campaigns with over 13,000 users.

E-newsletters: Share your updates directly with an engaged audience of 7.8k.

Networking Events: Connect at member meetups, talks, and our Annual Tourism Forum.

Discounted Advertising: Save on advertising in our print and digital materials.

Industry Support: Get access to expert training, resources, and advice.

Exclusive Discounts: Access deals from local partners (see below).

National Representation: Feature in our new Discover Rutland exhibition van at major UK events in 2026.

Membership funds go directly towards sustaining and growing tourism in Rutland.

Questions? Contact our Tourism Team: [email protected]

Our Reach at a Glance

We connect thousands of visitors every year with the very best of Rutland. On average we receive 245,000 visitors per year to the Discover Rutland website and an average of 66.1 k page visits. Our monthly newsletter goes out to a database of 7.8k. As the most visited website for Rutland, we’re proud to provide the region’s go-to platform for discovering local businesses, events, and attractions.

With the option of paying extra for Enhanced Membership – here's some stats from a few of our members:

Enhanced Members example stats

Key local attraction: 7,882 listing views over 12 months

Key seasonal attraction: 4,331 listing views over 12 months

Key local hotel: 2,591 listing views over 12 months

Standard Members

Restaurant in Uppingham: 1,883 listing views over 12 months

Key seasonal attraction: 1,556 listing views over 12 months

Key local hotel: 1,481 listing views over 12 months

Associate Members

International Brand Outlet Store: 2,112 listing views over 12 months

Independent shop outside of town: 563 listing views over 12 months

Village Store: 423 listing views over 12 months

Discover Rutland on Tour
Throughout the year, the Discover Rutland van travels the country, attending major shows and events to showcase our exceptional destination. We’re proud to bring a taste of Rutland to audiences nationwide — inspiring visitors from near and far to come and experience our hidden gem for themselves.

12 Reasons to Join Discover Rutland

Network & Connect
Attend the Annual Tourism Forum and other member-hosted events—previous venues include Rutland Vineyard, Barnsdale Gardens, and Tolethorpe.
Maximise Visibility
Be featured in the Visitor Guide and enjoy exclusive advertising discounts.
Top Priority in PR
Get front-row placement in press releases and hosted PR visits.
Leverage Social Media
Promote your business via our active social media campaigns.
Boost Your Online Presence
Secure a full business listing on our official tourism website.
Share Your News
Feature your offers, updates, and events in our high-circulation e-newsletters.
Engage Locally
Promote your business to Rutland residents via local campaigns and events.
Stay Informed
Receive industry updates, scam alerts, and training opportunities.
Be Part of the Community
Get support from the Tourism Officer, Committee, and fellow members.
Free Member Training Courses
Enjoy priority access to training sessions like First Aid, Accessibility and more.
National Event Exposure
Get represented in our new Discover Rutland van at national events. Each year we will be visiting different shows around the county to fly the flag for Rutland.
Support Rutland’s Voice
Help showcase Rutland alongside Britain’s top destinations.

Exclusive Member Discounts

Rutland Merchandise

Offer: 10% off orders over £50 + VAT
Custom-printed clothing and workwear made locally.

rutlandmerchandise.co.uk

Rutland & Stamford Sound

Offer: 10% off all radio campaigns
Local community radio with a daily reach of 75,000.
rutlandandstamfordsound.co.uk

The Outdoor Guide (TOG)

Offer: Partner package at £250/year (RRP £1,500)
Includes:

Partner page on TOG website

Social post across 5 platforms (41,000+ followers)

2 newsletter inclusions (audience: 38,000+)

Entry into a co-hosted competition with shared email data

theoutdoorguide.co.uk

Nimble Media Ltd

Offer: 20% off digital marketing services
Full-service media agency based in Ashwell.
nimblemedia.co.uk

Newstyle Print

Offer:

20% off Flyers & Leaflets (min spend £100)

15% off Banners, Brochures, Cards, Posters & Signage

Quote “Discover Rutland” when ordering
[email protected] | 01572 771 377 / 0800 024 8892

📸 RJ Photographic

Offer: £66/hour for commercial photography (min 2 hours)
Includes editing and high-res files.
07904 506 280 | [email protected]

What Our Members Say

Nick Hamilton, Barnsdale Gardens
“Our business has benefited greatly from the exposure and support. The collective

Beaver Inns, Uppingham
“The platform has been invaluable—especially for promoting events across our three venues.”

Hambleton Hall
“Discover Rutland has helped position the county as a quality destination, even internationally. It’s a strong, valuable brand to be part of.”