Events Around Rutland

Come along and pedal the spooky bike trail between Whitwell and Normanton on the shores of Rutland Water. Pick up a trail sheet from either Rutland Cycling Whitwell store, or Giant Store at Normanton and pedal the family friendly route, find the pumpkin clues and solve the puzzle.

Join local artist Sandra Peck for another really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or have been painting for a while, you’ll have a chance to sit up close and watch a detailed demonstration and then have a go at your own pace, with help as you need it throughout...

Come for a walk in the Weird Woods where you can take part in a spot of spooky apple bobbing and carve your own petrifying pumpkin to take home- it’s frightening fun for all the family, and kids in costume visit free!

Lots of plants can be had for free by swapping cuttings with friends and family, or propagating your own. If you’re new to all this, or just want to learn more, then join Nick Hamilton to find out all about the different methods of stem, root and leaf cutting, division and layering.

If you’ve got fruit trees in need of a haircut but no idea how to begin, then we have just the course for you!

Come along and enjoy 2 hours of Show Tunes, Film Themes, Big Band, Classical, Ballads, Orchestral, Jazz and Popular Easy Listening Favourites played by top professional artistes on electronic keyboard orchestra instruments. Free light refreshments during the 30 minute interval.

Join local artist Sandra Peck for another really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day, painting this lovely view of Oakham Castle in gorgeous drippy watercolour and added pen detail.

Come along and enjoy 2 hours of Show Tunes, Film Themes, Big Band, Classical, Ballads, Orchestral, Jazz and Popular Easy Listening Favourites played by top professional artistes on electronic keyboard orchestra instruments. Free light refreshments during the 30 minute interval.

Join local artist Sandra Peck for another really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or have been painting for a while, you’ll have a chance to sit up close and watch a detailed demonstration and then have a go at your own pace, with help as you need it throughout...

A festive whodunnit from professional murder mystery company Smoke & Mirrors. It’s fast and funny and will give you plenty of opportunity to exercise your sleuthing skills (and maybe win a bottle of champagne) while enjoying a great evening’s entertainment and three-course dinner.

Join local artist Sandra Peck for a really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day, learning to paint beautiful floral subjects or scenes from Barnsdale’s glorious gardens.

Come and learn the basics of wood-carving in a special workshop led by award-winning craftsman Glyn Mould. Choose your own project, from a carving of flowers to garden birds, and enjoy a delicious lunch, included in the price.

Come and join Nick Hamilton for coffee and cake, and an entertaining and informative illustrated talk that spans the years when Geoff Hamilton presented the BBC’s Gardeners’ World TV programme from Barnsdale.