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• A Weather Forecast for Oakham
  Weather forecast for Rutland
• Barnsdale Gardens
  Created by Geoff Hamilton for BBC Gardeners' World, Barnsdale Gardens, in Rutland, is Britain's largest collection of individually designed gardens.
• Bed and Breakfasts UK Wide Site
  Bed and Breakfasts UK Wide Site
• Belton House, Grantham
  National Trust. 17th-century country house with magnificent interiors, beautiful gardens and extensive parkland
• Belvoir Castle
  WELCOME TO BELVOIR We very much hope you will come and visit us and enjoy a wonderful day out at Belvoir Castle. Our hilltop setting commands stunning views over the Vale of Belvoir and with glorious gardens and fascinating magical castle to explore, there’s something for everyone at our family home. We have various events taking place in the castle and park during our opening season, such as the Steam Festival, Napoleonic Wars, Teddy Bears Picnic, family fun days and the annual Fireworks Competition. The events start on Mothering Sunday when you can enjoy a tour of the magnificent Castle and the beautiful daffodils in the gardens, perhaps followed by Sunday lunch in the Stewards Restaurant or afternoon tea in the Old Servants' Hall. Whether you visit Belvoir for a family day out, a wedding or conference, I hope it will give you as much pleasure as it gives us.
• Bird Fair, Rutland Water, during August
  Described as the birdwatcher's Glastonbury, Birdfair encompasses the whole spectrum of the birdwatching industry whilst at the same time supporting global bird conservation. This is the event of the year if you're into birds and wildlife. There are hundreds of stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts. You'll find everything, from scopes to sculptures, binoculars to bird food, eGuides to eco-holidays!
• Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, Lincs
  The premier autumn 3 day event held near Stamford in Lincolnshire first week in September
• Burghley House, Stamford
  Burghley, the largest and grandest house of the first Elizabethan age, open to the public.
• Four Winds Festival
  The Four Winds Festival is a free weekend long event on Rutland Water. The banks of Rutland Water’s south shore will be transformed into a family festival with a huge variety of events and activities. The day will culminate in the magnificent ticketed performance of "The Way the Winds Blow" at 6.30pm. When: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June from 12pm Where: Rutland Water Normanton South Shore.
• Furnishings
  Taylor and Baines Interiors supply Jane Cross Curtains with the fabric used in Hill Top Farm house.
• Grimsthorpe Castle
  The grandest stately home in Lincolnshire can be found four miles north west of Bourne. Grimsthorpe Castle dates back to the 12th century Grimsthorpe is a historic house, park and garden open in the summer for adults and children to enjoy the countryside, nature and history. The castle and grounds are open from April to September on selected days. Grimsthorpe Castle is a member of HIDDEN ENGLAND.Visit the Hidden England website to find out more about visiting the houses and attractions that await you next year.
• HIDDEN ENGLAND
  A treasure trove of great family days out and activities, combined with some of England's most stunning heritage sites. Set in England's historic heart, each of our five historic houses is unique and together they offer a thousand years of living history. All are within an hour's drive of one another with picturesque towns, delightful villages and magnificent countryside in between. Close to the A1 and easy to reach from London, the North and the East and West Midlands, Hidden England is easy to get to and a joy to explore. All of the Hidden England houses welcome group visits and offer special admission rates and facilities. So whether you're a thrill seeker, or fancy exploring our historic houses, we hope to see you soon... with a big grin on your face!
• Horse Riding - Toll Rides Off-Road Trust
  Toll Rides (Off-Road) Trust – formerly South Eastern Toll Rides was established in 1990 by Dora Pilkington and some other like-minded riders, who were concerned at the growing amount of traffic on their local roads. Their approach to local farmers, with the help and encouragement of the NFU, the Country Landowners Association and East Anglian Farm Rides, led to the first toll ride being opened on agreed tracks and headlands.
• Local towns guide
  Charlie's Guide is a unique town map designed to help shoppers seek out the hidden treasures that still exist in the towns of Great Britain, whilst supporting independent retailers
• Melton Mowbray
  Melton Mowbray is located in the heart of the East Midlands in the county of Leicestershire. Well known for its world famous Pork Pies and Stilton Cheese.
• Oakham Festival held mid summer
  This year Hippos are invading Oakham Festival. A bloat of Hippos is invading Rutland thanks to a project developed by the Festival, Arts for Rutland and Rutland County Council with WildinArt. The meter high fibreglass sculptures will be decorated by local artists and sponsored by communities and business and be found all around Rutland. A sculpture trail will show you where to find them and they can be seen being decorated in the Museum from May onwards. This project has been sponsored by the Arts council and is part of This is Art.
• Photography by Andrew Pennill
  Andrew is an award winning photographer and regional winner of the Country Landowner Photographer of the Year. See also his other website: www.andrewpennill.phanfare.com
• Rasell's Nursery, Little Bytham, Stamford
  As a large garden nursery we stock an extensive range of plants, shrubs and trees. Herbaceous plants (including many unusual varieties) Shrubs and trees (including fruiting varieties) Seasonal bedding plants and patio plants Roses Christmas trees Hanging baskets planted to order Planted tubs and containers Ornaments, statuary, pots and barrels
• Ride Welland
  Plan a riding holiday, day ride or find somewhere new to hack! Download Routes for free and check out Places to Eat and Stay with your horse. Our Equestrian Service directory lists essential services such as farriers and vets. No horse? Search our database of Equestrian Centres who can offer lessons, hacks and holidays. Non-riding companions? Check out the Tourism links for things to do in the area. Businesses Do you have an equestrian business? Put yourself on the map by adding your details to our Equestrian Services directory. Does your hospitality business welcome riders and horses? Add your details for free and help local and visiting horse riders find you easily. Add your business to: Equestrian services directory Equestrian hospitality directory Ride Welland Events There are many equestrian events that are happening in the Welland area. Find out more by visiting our events section. Read more: Events Country Land & Business AssociationEast Midlands Development Agency
• Rockingham Castle
  This castle, built by William the Conquerer, has been home to the Watson family for around 500 years.
• Rockingham Speedway
  The international motorsport venue is the first purpose built race track in the UK since Brooklands in 1907 and has transformed the industrial wasteland left by the British steel works into an asset that the people of Corby and Northamptonshire are justly proud of. Rockingham is Europe’s fastest banked oval racing circuit, with the unbeaten lap record for the 1.5 mile oval set at 24.719 seconds by Tony Kanaan in his Ford/Lola Champ Car on 22nd September, 2001 - an average speed of 215.397mph! Rockingham offers multiple in-field circuit configurations, featuring hairpins, straights and chicanes with ample passing and run-off areas.
• Rutland County
  For news and information about what's on in the county
• Rutland info from Discover Rutland
  about Rutland its history and heritage
• Rutland Rights of Way interactive map
  The page displays the OS map of Rutland with the rights of way superimposed upon the map.
• Rutland Sailing Club
  Rutland Water is one of the largest man-made stretches of water in Europe, as big as Windermere and set in some of Britain's loveliest countryside. The beauty of Rutland can be seen at its best from a boat! Conditions are similar to estuary sailing, but without the tides - over 3000 acres (1215 hectares) of sheltered water.
• Rutland video
  
• Rutland Water
  This internationally famous nature reserve is managed in partnership with Anglian Water and the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust and provides one of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain, regularly holding in excess of 20,000 waterfowl. It is a site of special scientific interest, is designated as a European Special Protection Area and internationally recognised as a globally important wetland RAMSAR site.
• Rutland Water Events
  Boating, Cycling, Fishing, Walking
• Shakespeare Theatre, Stamford
  The Stamford Shakespeare Company present an annual season of plays in June, July and August at Tolethorpe Hall
• Stamford
  Explore our beautifully preserved English stone town, historic buildings and churches, fine hotels, friendly guesthouses.
• The Bed and Breakfast Directory
  The Bed & Breakfast Directory offers easy access, further information and contact details for Bed and Breakfast accommodation around the world. The Directory recently enjoyed its second birthday and as time progresses we hope to be able to show more and more B&B's from a wider range of locations across the world.