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The Old Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Set on a southerly ridge overlooking Catmose Vale. Stone walls and yew hedges divide the garden into enclosed areas with herbaceous borders, shrubs, and young and mature trees. In 2006 the lower part of garden was planted with new shrubs to create a walk with mown paths.
The Old Hall, Market Overton
Sun 28 Apr 19
Crohn’s & Colitis UK annual Bluebell Walk & Cycle Ride
We welcome you all to this years Bluebell Walk & cycle Ride!
With all routes beginning and finishing in Whitwell Car Park on the North shore we have a variety available for participants to choose from and, as always, parking, food, entertainment and information will all be on offer to bring the community spirit to...
Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Egleton, Oakham
Sun 5 May 19
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Burrough Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Burrough Hall was built in 1867 as a classic Leicestershire hunting lodge. The garden, framed by mature trees and shrubs, was extensively redesigned by garden designer George Carter in 2007. The garden continues to develop.
Burrough Hall, Burrough on the Hill
Sun 5 May 19
Braunston May Fayre 2019
The Braunston May Fayre is taking place on Monday 6th May and is the place to be this May Day holiday.
Braunston, Rutland
Mon 6 May 19
Exton Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Extensive park, lawns, specimen trees and shrubs, lake, private chapel and C19 house (not open). Pinetum, woodland walks, lakes, ruins, dovecote and formal herbaceous garden.
Exton Hall, Exton
Sun 12 May 19
Sunday Afternoon Music For All Tastes
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.
Market Overton Village Hall, 52 Main Street, Market Overton, Rutland
Sun 12 May 19
Watercolour Painting Day: Cow Parsley
Join local artist Sandra Peck for a really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or have been painting for a while.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Thu 16 May 19
The Old Vicarage, Whissendine - Open Garden for NGS
acre packed with variety. Terrace with topiary, a formal fountain courtyard and raised beds backed by small gothic orangery with tender plants. Herbaceous borders surround main lawn. Wisteria tunnel leads to raised vegetable beds and large ornate greenhouse, four beehives, Gothic hen house plus rare breed hens.
The Old Vicarage, Whissendine, Whissendine
Sun 19 May 19
Spring Vegetable Week
If you love growing your own food then Barnsdale is the place to be this week. Throughout the week we have a variety of Vegetable related courses and over the weekend we’ll be opening up all the productive areas that are normally off-limits to visitors and our expert growers will be available to advise you on...
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Mon 20 May 19 to Sun 26 May
Growing Under Glass
Nick Hamilton shows you how to get the most from a productive greenhouse or tunnel in this easy-to-follow course.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Mon 20 May 19
Vegetables All the Year Round
Aimed at both experienced and novice growers, Nick Hamilton’s course will show you the many ways you can extend your growing season; learn all about different vegetable varieties, propagation by seed, growing in beds, storage, and the importance of catch crops.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Tue 21 May 19
Deliciously Different Veg
Got a glut of runners? Overflowing with courgettes? Want to try something different? For those who want to grow beyond potatoes, broad beans and lettuce but aren’t sure where to start- come and be inspired!
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Wed 22 May 19
The Old Vicarage, Burley - Open Garden for NGS
Country garden, planted for year round interest, incl a walled garden (with vine house) producing fruit, herbs, vegetables and cut flowers. Formal lawns and borders, lime walk, rose gardens and a rill with an avenue of standard wisteria. Wildlife garden with pond, 2 orchards and mixed woodland.
The Old Vicarage, Burley, Nr Oakham
Sun 26 May 19
Garden Photography Workshop: Point & Shoot
Learn how to take the perfect picture with award-winning botanical and garden photographer Hemant Jariwala.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Sat 1 Jun 19
Manton Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
6 gardens in small village on S shore of Rutland Water. Manton Grange - 2½ acre garden with interesting trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders, incl a rose garden, water features, a lime tree walk and clematis pergola.
Manton Gardens, Oakham
Sun 2 Jun 19
Greetham Open Gardens
10 to 12 gardens will be open to view at the west end of the village. Some will be new gardens previously unopened to the public. There will be a plant stall plus teas and cakes in the church. All proceeds to go towards the renovation works to the church roof.
St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Greetham
Sun 9 Jun 19
Sunday Afternoon Music For All Tastes
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.
Market Overton Village Hall, 52 Main Street, Market Overton, Rutland
Sun 9 Jun 19
Dad’s Day Barbecue & Family Nature Trail
Bring your dad for a day out at Barnsdale and we’ll treat him to a home-made burger and a beer, free! We’ve even got a special Dad’s Snoozing Area, kitted out with stripy seaside deckchairs, for him to sleep it off while the kids explore the plants and wildlife in our magical midsummer gardens.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Sun 16 Jun 19
Market Overton Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
A village group opening of 7 gardens. At one end of the village, 59 Thistleton Rd, is a 1.8 acre garden providing a haven for wildlife with large pond, shrubbery, orchard, large colourful perennial beds and a short woodland walk. Next door, are 2 tiny cottage gardens overlooking the cricket green.
Market Overton Gardens, Oakham
Sun 16 Jun 19
Empingham Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
3 very different gardens in a lovely village. Park and start your visit at Prebendal House, next door to the Church and standing in four acres of garden with open parkland views to the River Gwash. Included are extensive herbaceous borders, topiary and a sunken water garden.
Empingham Gardens, Empingham
Sun 23 Jun 19
Watercolour Painting Day: Sunlit Flower Pots
Join local artist Sandra Peck for a really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or have been painting for a while.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Thu 27 Jun 19
Redhill Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Bold contemporary design with formal lawns, grass amphitheatre and turf viewing mound, herbaceous borders & new rose garden. Prairie style planting showing vibrant colour in late summer. Also natural swimming pond surrounded by Japanese style planting, bog garden and fernery.
Redhill Lodge, Oakham
Sun 30 Jun 19
Love Your Garden Bugs
Ever wondered exactly what some of those beasties are as you work in the garden? Sally Cunningham’s course is an introduction to garden pests and predators, and the others which simply live in your garden minding their own business.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Wed 3 Jul 19
Summer Sundays: Tree Trail
Come and discover some great trees for your outside spaces.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Sun 7 Jul 19
Summer Sundays: Flower Arranging Day
Meet members of the Rutland Flower Club and learn tips and tricks for creating your own artistic arrangements.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham
Sun 14 Jul 19