Become a Discover Rutland Member
Discover Rutland is financially self-sustainable through our membership scheme and other fund-raising activity. Founded in 2007, we are pleased to have 140 business members throughout the county, and beyond, who recognise the value of our member benefits and the work we do. There are many benefits to becoming a member, such as exposure on this website, inclusion in printed and digital literature, marketing opportunities through our social media channels, e-newsletters and other promotions throughout the year, plus discounts on advertising in our publications and not forgetting the importance of being part of industry networking and the benefit of support and communications.
Join us and reap the rewards of being part of an organisation that truly has Rutland at its heart and embodies our county motto, “Multum in Parvo” - "Much in Little."
Funds raised through membership go towards sustaining tourism in Rutland.
Download the Discover Rutland membership benefits pack here
Want to join? Click here for our online form
For more information contact Mary the tourism officer; [email protected]
Already a member? Click here to log-in to your listing
12 reasons why to become a member:
- Network & Connect: Receive invitations to the Annual Tourism Forum and Tourism & Talk events hosted by members (locations have included Rutland Vinyard, Rutland Belle, Barnsdale Gardens and Tolethorpe).
- Maximise Visibility: Be featured in our Visitor Guide and enjoy excellent discounts on advertising.
- Top Priority in PR: Get priority inclusion in press releases and PR visits.
- Leverage Social Media: Amplify your profile through dynamic social media activities and marketing campaigns.
- Boost Your Online Presence: Secure a full listing on Rutland’s official tourism site.
- Share Your News: Highlight your offers, news, and events in our e-newsletters circulation of & Visitor Guide circulation.
- Engage Locally: Promote your business to Rutland residents through local events and campaigns.
- Stay Informed: Receive updates on industry news, scam warnings, and skill masterclasses.
- Join the Discover Rutland Community: Gain support from the Tourism Lead, Committee, and fellow members.
- Free Member Training Courses: Receive priority attendance with qualified trainers for business-related skills (for example, First Aid, Accessibility Statements).
- National Exposure: Be included in a roadshow of national events on the brand new Discover Rutland exhibition van (for 2025 includes The Game Fair, The Lincolnshire Show, Royal Norfolk Show, Global Bird Fair, Rutland County Show, Nottingham County Show).
- Amplify Rutland’s Voice: Help this wonderful County be heard alongside other great British destinations.
View the Discover Rutland Members Toolkit here
Exclusive Member Only Discounts
- Rutland Merchandising supports Discover Rutland in providing branded clothing and is already known to some of our members.
Their offering includes personalised printed clothing and workwear from their factory in Rutland. They undertake a full range of garment customisation techniques, including Embroidery, Screen Printing, DTG printing (Direct to Garment), DTF (Direct to Film), or Vinyl Transfer printing.
DR Member offer: Please quote that you are a DR Member to receive a 10% discount on all orders over a value of £50.00 + VAT.
www.rutlandmerchandise.co.uk - Rutland & Stamford Sound are the only independent Community Radio Station for the local area, led by Rob Persani, and its reach targets a daily audience of 75,000 every day.
Their offering includes spot advertising campaigns and feature sponsorship. Advertising through local radio builds essential credibility and trust in your brand, delivering an authentic rapport with your audience.
DR Member offer: Please quote that you are a DR Member to receive a 10% discount on all campaigns.
www.rutlandandstamfordsound.co.uk - The Outdoor Guide (TOG) is born from a deep love of the outdoors. Passionate Rutlanders Julia Bradbury and her sister Gina have built a passionate community that trusts TOG for authentic recommendations and storytelling. Recognised as a leading voice in the outdoor community, TOG provides an abundance of mapped trails and routes, including Rutland’s own Heritage Walks with top tips on places to eat and stay.
DR Member offer: Please quote that you are a DR Member to receive a bespoke Rutland Partner package at the discounted rate of £250.00 per year (RRP £1,500.00).
- Partner Page on TOG website
- A welcome social media post across five platforms with a combined following of over 41,000
- Inclusion in 2 newsletters per annum, reaching a highly engaged audience of 38,000 and increasing
- Inclusion in a competition with shared data for email entries hosted on TOG website
theoutdoorguide.co.uk/join-as-a-partner - Nimble Media Ltd A full-service multi-media agency based in Ashwell, Rutland, Nimble has a wealth of experience and ensures that all customers, regardless of size, receive the same level of service.
Nimble has worked with Discover Rutland for over 10 years, providing services including advertising support, design, print, copywriting, marketing, and digital communications.
DR Member offer: Please quote that you are a DR Member to receive a 20% discount on digital marketing services.
www.nimblemedia.co.uk - Newstyle Print agree it is important for local business to stick together especially in such hard times and push forward towards recovery and therefore would like to offer Discover Rutland members the following discounts…Discover Rutland Base Discounts (maybe more depending on the size of order)
- Flyers and Folded Leaflets – 20% Discount (minimum spend £100)
- PVC Banners - 15% Discount
- Roller Banners – 15% Discount
- Brochures / Printed Booklets (A5,A4) – 15% Discount
- Business Cards – 15% Discount
- Posters -15% Discount
- Signage (Foamex, Dibond and Correx) – 15% Discount
Please note these prices won’t be available on the website. You must order directly or request a quote using [email protected] or by calling 01572 771 377 (0800 024 8892) – quoting “Discover Rutland”. All prices include free delivery.
- RJ Photographic Are you thinking of creating or refreshing your business' stock image library to bring your website, social media and advertising to life? RJ Photographics is offering Discover Rutland members discounted rates for commercial photography services including:
- Architectural and interiors shoots
- Lifestyle shoots
- Food and drink shoots
- Employee headshot
Only £66 per hour* inclusive of editing and supply of high resolution digital files
* Minimum of 2 hours on location per commission
For enquiries, please call 07904 506 280 or Email [email protected]
Testimonials; This is what our existing members say about Discover Rutland:
- Nick Hamilton, Barnsdale Gardens: As one of the main tourist attractions in Rutland there is no ques-tion that our business has benefited greatly from the help and assistance we get from being a member of Discover Rutland. We certainly could not afford the press coverage they are able to generate for us and/or other members, as well as those benefits gained from being able to work together as part of a group to achieve the best for every member. We have always been clear that, in this small county, we are able to achieve a lot by working together and membership of Discover Rutland gives us the best platform to real-ise our ambitions.
- The Blue Ball at Braunston: We continue to be members of Discover Rutland because it’s the best way to reach visitors to Rutland.
- Beaver Inns, Uppingham: Being part of the Discover Rutland Membership scheme has created an excel-lent platform for our three businesses. The inclusion on the website, and opportunity to edit your establish-ment’s site, especially with regard to promotions and special events has been invaluable. In addition, the Discover Rutland events which our membership entitles us to, have been an excellent way to not only demonstrate our offering at The Falcon Hotel, Don Paddy’s and The Vaults, but also to unite the all that Rutland has to offer.
- Hambleton Hall: We can see that Rutland is being recognised more and more in London as a ‘quality’ destination, and a location to rival the Cotswolds, and we congratulate Discover Rutland on the work being done towards this. We travel internationally to promote Hambleton Hall and having Discover Rutland as a strong brand helps us, it is a great benefit to have confidence in the county as well as our product.
If you have any questions about becoming a member then get in touch with Mary, Discover Rutland Tourism Officer: [email protected]
