Summer is here and the sun is shining in Rutland. It's a busy month in our county with many family friendly events happening all over, so get your diary out and make a note of all these amazing events.
There's village fetes, open mic nights, antique valuations, charity nights and even a pirate party!
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At: Burghley House, Stamford Time: from 6:00pm Tickets: https://www.burghley.co.uk/film-festival2018/ About: Tickets are available directly from Burghley Film Festival website, this event is to get together with picnics and drinks and watch a Tom Cruise double bill with Stamford Ladies Circle. |
Family Friday: 50% OFF Kids Menu
Friday 27th July
At: Exeter Arms, Barrowden, LE15 8EQ
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
About: Exeter Arms in Barrowden is happy to offer families Half Price Kids Meals whilst you enjoy a drink. With a large garden, duck pond and spacious bar and restaurant we pride ourselves on being a family friendly pub and an ideal destination for families.
Skater Club Rutland
Friday 27th July
At: Catmose Sports Centre, Oakham
Time: 6:45pm
Price: £5.00
About: Whether you’re an absolute beginner or pro skater, or maybe just looking for a different spin on a good family time, Skaters Club a non-profit making organisation in your local community is here to entertain you! Skaters Club is proud to offer a unique combination of skate tuition and roller disco to form a fun exercise activity for everybody regardless of age and ability. With free tuition lessons, our structured sessions to provide the best entertainment, good music, friendly atmosphere, Skaters Club has achieved putting enjoyment back into exercising.
LIVE Music with Henry Jones
Friday 27th July
At: The Vaults, Market Place, Uppingham
Time: from 7:30pm
Price: FREE Entry
About: Former Leighfield and UCC pupil Henry Jones from Belton-in-Rutland is a talented singer/songwriter playing LIVE from 7:30pm at The Vault in Uppingham.
Recent Discoveries at Oakham Castle
Friday 27th July
At: Oakham Castle
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Price: £4.00
About: Dig Director Mathew Morris from ULAS, will give a talk on the recent community archaeological dig in the grounds of Oakham Castle. The team re-opened trenches started by Time Team in 2012 and have expanded our knowledge of the site and discovered structures previously unknown. Admission includes a copy of the Rutland Record.
Peaky Blinders Takeover
Friday 27th July
At: Oakham Castle
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Price: £4.00
About: Dig Director Mathew Morris from ULAS, will give a talk on the recent community archaeological dig in the grounds of Oakham Castle. The team re-opened trenches started by Time Team in 2012 and have expanded our knowledge of the site and discovered structures previously unknown. Admission includes a copy of the Rutland Record.
Peaky Blinders Takeover
Friday 27th July
At: Bills Bar, Oakham
Time: from 7:00pm
About: A truly spectacular occasion. It's the early 1900s ,Tommy and the gang have planned a pre race day trip to little old Rutland for a hideout in their favourite boozer "The Garrison". The elicit gang have asked to keep this under wraps so their favourite pastimes of copious amounts of Gin, Whisky and Rum can be consumed without the hassle of inspector Campbell. We've even heard from our sources the blackjack and roulette wheel will be out for a dabble. One things for certain to avoid any high suspicion we all must dress accordingly, our top distraction is going to be the noise and dancing created by our swing band! 1900s dress is compulsory! Includes gambling currency(prizes will be available for who ever makes the most on the night). Bar will be stocked with Sadlers Brewery Black IPA, Craft Lager and Pale Ale. Plus Peaky Blinders Gin, Rum and Whisky! All ticket enquiries to billsbaroakham@gmail.com
Harringworth Histories Festival of Archaeology
Saturday 28th & 29th July
At: Harringworth Village Hall, NN17 3AD
Time: from 10:00am
Price: £5 per tour
About: An introductory guided tour of the historic landscape of Harringworth. Tour times 10am to 12 and 2 to 4pm @ £5 per tour. A guided tour of the historic village of Harringworth. Tour times 10am to 12 and 2 to 4pm @ £5 per tour. LIMITED TICKETS SO BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To book please contact Sarah Chambers on 01572 747315 or email sarah2chambers@icloud.com
A new exhibition in Harringworth Village Hall. Cakes, sandwiches and refreshments available in our exhibition cafe.
Saturday 28th & 29th July
At: Harringworth Village Hall, NN17 3AD
Time: from 10:00am
Price: £5 per tour
About: An introductory guided tour of the historic landscape of Harringworth. Tour times 10am to 12 and 2 to 4pm @ £5 per tour. A guided tour of the historic village of Harringworth. Tour times 10am to 12 and 2 to 4pm @ £5 per tour. LIMITED TICKETS SO BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To book please contact Sarah Chambers on 01572 747315 or email sarah2chambers@icloud.com
A new exhibition in Harringworth Village Hall. Cakes, sandwiches and refreshments available in our exhibition cafe.
Saturday 28th July
At: Barnsdale Hall Hotel,, LE15 8AB
Time: from 5:30pm
Price: £28.00
About: Barnsdale Hall Hotel, Rutland. A micro-festival celebrating really good songs and the folks who write them. Featuring: American recording-artist, Dean Friedman [Lucky Stars, Lydia, Ariel...], Boothby Graffoe and Tracey Curtis.
Tickets available at www.SongFest.live
Saturday 28th July
At: Rutland Water Nature Reserve, LE15 8BT
Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Price: £12.00
About: A walk on the reserve with a local expert learning about the various dragonfly and damselfly you will find along the way.
£12 per person (£8 Annual Permit Holder). Booking essential for all events (unless stated otherwise) on www.rutlandwater.org.uk / 01572 653024Summer Holidays: Grow & Discover
Sunday 29th July
At: Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, LE15 8AH
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
About: Families of all ages can join garden designer Chris Allen to learn some amazing facts about what goes on in your garden. Garden admission: adult £9, concession £8, child £5, family (2 adults + 3 children) £28. Just want to come for a spot of retail therapy and a great lunch or afternoon tea? Entry to the Barnsdale Gardens Gift Shop, Nursery and Tea Room is free.
Eyebrook Walk
Sunday 29th July
At: Eyebrook Resevoir
Time: from 10:00am
About: The Eyebrook Walk is a sponsored charity walk round the beautiful Eyebrook Reservoir on the border of Leicestershire and Rutland in aid of LOROS and other charities sponsored by the Rotary Club of Rutland. The walk will start between 1000 and 1200 and should complete by 1430. The walk will start from the layby alongside the reservoir below Stoke Dry (post code LE15 9JG) - there is adequate parking in the layby and along the roadside in the immediate vicinity. The walk will proceed in a clockwise direction round the reservoir through the SSSI nature reserve of the Eyebrook Fishery estate before emerging after about 2 and a half miles onto the quiet local roads to complete the 4.6 mile circuit. Very many thanks to Ifor Jones and Eyebrook Trout Fishery. This is probably the only day this year that the Eyebrook estate will be open to for public access.
Register here: https://form.jotformeu.com/73174124884359
Nature Detectives
Monday 29th July to Friday 3rd August
At: Rutland Water Nature Reserve, LE15 8BT
Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Price: from £30.00
About: A week of activity days for the kids. Each day has a different theme including birds, bugs, bushcraft. Book for the whole week (£100) or per day (£30). For those staying the whole week, there’s a camp out on Thursday night with storytelling & chocolate!
Booking essential for all events (unless stated otherwise) on www.rutlandwater.org.uk / 01572 653024
Nature Detectives
Monday 29th July to Friday 3rd August
At: Rutland Water Nature Reserve, LE15 8BT
Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Price: from £30.00
About: A week of activity days for the kids. Each day has a different theme including birds, bugs, bushcraft. Book for the whole week (£100) or per day (£30). For those staying the whole week, there’s a camp out on Thursday night with storytelling & chocolate!
Booking essential for all events (unless stated otherwise) on www.rutlandwater.org.uk / 01572 653024
