Easter in Rutland | Things to do

12 April 2017
This weekend it's time to celebrate Easter and the bank holiday. I thought I'd collect together the things that are going on in and around Rutland over the bank holiday weekend to give you an idea of what you and your family could get up to.



What's on in Rutland: EASTER

Walk of Witness
14th April - Good Friday
From: 10:30am
At: St John and St Anne Almshouse, Oakham
From the Chapel of St John & St Anne at Westgate/St Anne's Close, through the town to the Market Square, culminating in a short ecumenical service at the Buttercross.


National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

14th April - Good Friday
From: 7.30pm
At: Memorial Hall, Uppingham School
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain conducted by Braamwell Tovey will give a concert at Uppingham School and are sure to thrill the audience.

13th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th April
At: the Grainstore Brewery, Oakham
Returning in 2017 is our new Craft Lager Festival, but this year with a twist! All live bands will be Tributes to some of the finest acts out there.
Appearing over the weekend are:
Friday 14th April, 8.30pm – Sticky Fingers, A tribute to the wonderful Rolling Stones.
Saturday 15th April, 2.30pm – Outlaw Eagles, A tribute to the Legends that are The Eagles.
Saturday 15th April, 8.30pm – Maximum Jam, A tribute to the one and only Jam!
Sunday 16th April, 8.30pm – Pure Magic, A tribute to the late great Freddie Mercury along with Brian May.
Five days celebrating the biggest growing sector in the UK drinks market, with live music and great food served all weekend. Over 30 craft lagers all on tap.

Easter at Rockingham Castle
16th April Easter Sunday & 17th April Easter Monday
From: 12:00am
At: Rockingham Castle
Come along to the annual children’s Easter Hunt (tokens in exchange for eggs) and family quiz which takes place in the beautiful Castle Gardens. Alongside this there will be the infamous Wentworth’s quiz. A fun filled family outing for the Easter weekend. 12 noon – 5pm.
Easter Sunday & Monday at Rockingham Castle
Sunday 16th and Monday 17st April - Easter Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday
Event & Castle: Adults £13.50, Children £9.50 & Family ticket (2+2) £36.50.
Event only: Adults £12.00, Children £7 & Family ticket (2+2) £31.00.

16th April Easter Sunday & 17th April Easter Monday
From: 8:30am
At: Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens, NN6 9LY
The Kelmarsh Country Show returns on the 16th & 17th April 2017, celebrating the countryside at its best and will once again grace the beautiful grounds of Kelmarsh Hall, offering the perfect weekend get-a-away for field sports enthusiasts and families.
With World Class sporting competitions, plenty of have a go opportunities, over 200 exhibition stands, live musical entertainment, traditional rural crafts, craft, food and antiques marquees and lots and lots to keep the kids entertained, the Kelmarsh Country Show is a must anyone looking for a day out in the countryside.

Fun for all the family, come and join us at the Kelmarsh Country Show in 2017!



Live Music from Two and Fro
16th April Easter Sunday
From: 8:00pm
At: Bill's Bar Oakham
Local lads two and fro take over the Bills bar dancefloor on Easter Sunday! Great eclectic song choice and so much energy. 
Join Jordon and Marcus for an awesome night of live music

If you or your business are hosting any events over the Easter period then please let us know so we can update this posts and add your event to it!

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