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Events around Rutland for 2010, more will be added during the year. Please check venue to confirm event
is on before making the trip. Don't forget to stay with us when you visit these events. For further details
Email : tourism@rutland.gov.uk or visit their website at www.discover-rutland.co.uk
Barnsdale Gardens, Croquet and Pimms Party 1st August, 11am to 4pm, Garden Entry Come and try your hand
at this quintessentially English summertime game, and treat yourself to a glass of Pimms or an afternoon cream tea in our beautiful gardens.
Barnsdale Gardens, Jazz Night 7 August 7.30pm to 10.30pm price £15 An enjoyable way to spend a summer's evening
listening to a live jazz band, with food and drink laid on and all within the settings of a beautiful garden.
www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk for more information.
Barnsdale Gardens, Japanese Garden Day 15th August, 11am to 4pm Garden Entry fee Come and say konichi-wa to our
resident Japanese gardening experts. Nori and Tats Shirai from Tokyo in Japan, will be on hand to answer all your questions
about the typical plants, special elements and design requirements of an authentic Japanese garden. A selection of
photographs and books on the subject will be on display in the exhibition marquee and the Barnsdale Japanese Garden
(normally closed to the public) will be open for close-up viewing (weather permitting). www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk for more information.
Burghley House Festival of Surprises - Children's workshops 7th to 22nd August. A two week
celebration of fun in the gardens with children's activities and workshops everyday including: Wacky
Creatures: Make wire sculpture animals or paint animal masks in the Sculpture Garden Classroom.
Tel 01780 752451 for more details or visit www.burghley.co.uk
Egleton Nature Reserve British Birdwatching Fair 20th to 22nd August. Described as the birdwatchers
Glastonbury. This event encompasses the whole spectrum of the birdwatching industry. more information visit www.birdfair.org.uk
The Grainstore Brewery Beer Festival 27th to 30th August. Sample over 70 real ales and draught ciders
at the very popular and well attended event. Station Approach, Oakham. Telephone +44 01572 770065 for more information or visit
www.discover-rutland.co.uk
Belvoir Castle, Storytelling. 1st August to 26th August. Sundays to Thursdays during August there will be storytelling
for children in the gardens. For more information visit www.belvoircastle.com
Belvoir Castle, Firework Competion. 21st August. A truly spectacular night out for all of the family - 3 of the UK's
leading firework companies compete against each other with a 10 minute firework display choreographed to music.
Gates open at 5pm and the fireworks start at 9:30pm, bring a picnic or choose from the food and drink available onsite.
More information is available at www.belvoirfireworks.co.uk or by calling the organisers on 0845 8334427.
Stapleford Miniature Railway open weekend 29 August to 30 August. The historic railway which
celebrated 50 years in 2008 will be in operation over nearly 2 miles of scenic line with up to 5 steam
locos scheduled in use each day (subject to availability) Including the railways new East African Railway
and harbours 31 class steam locomotive completed late 2008. Admission only £3 per car (note smalll charge
for train rides). For more information visit www.fsmr.org.uk
Belvoir Castle, August Bank Holiday Weekend, August 29th and 30th Teddy Bears Picnic and Family Fun Weekend.
Bring your teddy bear and join our giant picnic party with garden games and fun for all the family. For more information visit www.belvoircastle.com
Burghley Horse Trials 2nd to 5th September The Land Rover Burgley Horse trials is one of the most
premier equestrian events on the international sporting calendar.
Rutland Dog Day Cutts Close Oakham 19th September. Without question the best novelty dog show for
miles and miles provided by Pedigree Mars will again take place. Free dog health checks provided by PDSA.
More information visit bbriggs@rutland.gov.uk
Barnsdale Garden, Feed the Birds 10th October 11am to 3pm Garden Entry fee Bring your binoculars and join our local bird
expert Philip Rudkin for regular bird spotting walks around our gardens. Learn about the best trees and shrubs to plant for
feeding the birds as well as the best feeds and feeders to attract specific birds. Also, bring your children/grandchildren
along to make simple bird feeders to take home. For more information visit www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk
Belvoir Castle by Candlelight, 1st December 01 to 3rd December. See the castle by candlelight beautifully decorated for
Christmas; with carol singing and plenty of festive entertainment. For more information visit www.belvoircastle.com
Christmas at Burghley House 1st November to 19th December. Come and enjoy the build up to Christmas
at Burghley with shopping and festive food. The Gift Shop and the Orangery Restaurant will be open
from Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm with a wide range of gifts for all the family and warming lunches.
Tel 01780 752451 for more details or visit www.burghley.co.uk
Burghley House Christmas Festival 2nd to 5th december. Come and enjoy the build up to Christmas at
Burghley with shopping and festive food. The ever popular Crafts for Christmas will be in the park
for four days with an array of gifts for all the family, whilst in the Stable Courtyard over 20
local producers will be selling locally reared meat, vegetables, cheese and bread. Plus cookery
demonstrations, carol singing and Christmas readings, there is something for everyone over the 4 day
Christmas Festival. Tel 01780 752451 for more details or visit www.burghley.co.uk
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