What’s on 2018!

What’s on 2018!


2018 is looking like a busy year in Rutland! Here is a list of some of the local events taking place in the area this year!

Sunday 22nd April – The International CiCLE Classic, starting in Oakham at 11am

Sunday 29th April 2018 – Family Fun Drop In Day at Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Egleton. No need to book; bug hunting and pond dipping sessions start at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.

Friday 18th May – Sunday 20th May – International Horse Trials at Rockingham Castle

Friday 25th May to Monday 28th May – Grainstore Cider and Sausage Festival at the Grainstore Brewery

Saturday 19th May to Friday 1st June 2018 – The Active Rutland Walking and Cycling Festival

Sunday 3rd June 2018 – The Rutland County Show which takes place at the Rutland Show Ground in Oakham. Early Bird tickets are available online, at Walkers Bookshops and Uppingham Sports & Books until 28th May. Tickets after that date are £12.50. Kids goes free and parking is free too.

Friday 8th June to Sunday 10th June 2018 –  The National Watersports Festival at Rutland Water

Saturday 16th June 2018 – Dambuster Triathlon

Sunday 17th June 2018 – Jousting and Medieval Living History Village at Rockingham Castle

Tuesday 26th June to Sunday 1st July 2018 – Oakham Festival

Wednesday 25th July to Sunday 29th July 2018  – Burghley Film Festival, Burghley House

Friday 17th- Sunday 19th August 2018  –  International Birdfair at Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Thursday 23rd August to Monday 27th August 2018 – Annual Rutland Beer Festival, Grainstore Brewery, Oakham

Thursday 30th August to Sunday 2nd September 2018 – Burghley Horse Trials, Burghley House

Saturday 8th September 2018 – Vitruvian Triathlon

Sunday 21st October to Sunday 28th October 2018 – Discover Rutland Food and Drink Week

Puddle Cottage is a 4 star, self catering cottage within walking distance to Rutland Water, including Rutland Sailing Club and Rutland Fishing Lodge.and only 8 miles away from the market towns of Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford. The cottage has 1 bedroom which can either be presented as a super king size bed or two full size single beds. The cottage maintains its original charm, such as exposed beams, stonework and open log fire but also offers modern facilities such as a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and large flat screen TV with Freeview. WIFI is also available free of charge to our guests. Well behaved dogs are warmly welcomed. We do fill up very quickly for the main events in the area – availability is updated on our website constantly which you can find here. For more information please contact Anna on 07734175291 or e/mail enquiries@puddle-cottage.co.uk.