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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
  • Bee Keepers - Rutland Association
    Today beekeeping is a diverse activity with both men and woman interested in working with and understanding a fascinating animal that can provide many rewards for little time and money. These may cover honey production, the sale of which could help pay for your interest, studying the natural history, photography, making of the equipment and the showing of honey.
  • Beekeepers - British Association
    This section shows how to identify honeybees or a swarm of honeybees and provides information to help you know what to do.
  • 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.
  • C and M Tractors, Oakham
    C & M Tractors supply most of the needs of the farm. A visit to their premises is one of Rutland's wonders!
  • Cable Guys - TV/Internet Support
    Operating out of Nottingham and Derby. We are one of the East Midland's best companies for aerial, satellite and home entertainment installations. Established for over 10 years we have a wealth of knowledge and experience to get things just right for you. At Cable Guys we pride ourselves on quality, honesty, affordability and exceptional customer service. Aerial Installation Satellite Installation Internet Installation
  • CLA Game Fair 2015
    The countdown to the CLA Game Fair has begun - if you love the countryside you will love the CLA Game Fair! Tradition, sport, celebration and style will combine in a glorious setting at HAREWOOD HOUSE, where the CLA Game Fair returns once more in its 56 year history. Explore the very best that the British countryside has to offer including a host of features, new competitions, and plenty to get involved in from shooting to shopping, fishing to real food, dogs, horses, gardens and much much more! Discover why there’s something for everyone at the world’s largest game fair, all under one sky.
  • Cottesmore Hunt
    Official website of the Cottesmore Hunt which has routes going back to 1666. We have a meet at the farm each winter.
  • Countryfile - Rutland
    What to do in Rutland
  • Eating Out
    Please do look at this link for places to eat in and around Oakham
  • Eyebrook Reservoir, Rutland
    The Eyebrook Resevoir was originally used to supply water for the Stewart and Lloyds Corby steel works. It is now well known for the quality of fly fishing and bird watching,
  • 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!
  • Hill Top Farm Garden
    All the garden Photographs by Andrew Pennill LRPS
  • Hill Top Farm NGS Open Garden July 2013
    Pictures taken by Andrew Pennill at out NGS Open Garden day
  • Hill Top Farm pictures July 2013
    Photographs by Andrew Pennill
  • Hill Top Farm pictures June 2013
    Photographs by Andrew Pennill
  • Hill Top Farm pictures May 2013
    A few pictures taken by Andrew Pennill
  • Home Farm B & B, Ayston
    Home Farm is a delightful and charming farmhouse, situated in the idyllic village of Ayston, one mile away from the market town of Uppingham, Rutland.
  • 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.
  • James Lamb Antiques Restoration
    Antique Restorers and Cabinet Makers based at a farm near Whatborough. We have used their workshop which used to be based in Pillings Road, Oakham, Rutland. The company is run by James Lamb, and Joe Cox. They share all the running costs which enables them to keep their prices extremely competitive. They have been making and restoring furniture for a combined total of over 30 years. Their service and workmanship is excellent.
  • Launde Farm Cottages, Launde
    Launde Farm Cottages are set in a unique rural setting on the Rutland, Leicestershire border just a stones throw from Launde Abbey. It is ideally situated for Oakham and Uppingham Schools, Burghley Horse trials and Rutland Water The cottages were originally a cow shed and a Mill and mix feed shed which have been converted to a high standard into two one bedroom, self contained cottages. They are set at the rear of the farm house over looking a cobbled court yard.
  • 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.
  • National Garden Scheme
    The garden at Hill Top Farm will open, as part of the Braunston gardens, in July 2015 and was also open during the summer of 2013
  • Oakham Festival held mid summer
    This project has been sponsored by the Arts council and is part of This is Art.
  • Paths for Communities
    Paths for Communities is a funding scheme set up to develop and enhance the network of Public Rights of Way (PROW) in England in order to deliver benefits to rural areas. Local community partnerships are eligible to bid to Natural England for funds. The aim of P4C is to encourage and support local communities to work with land owners to make improvements to the network of Public Rights of Way. In all cases P4C projects must include some element of new Public Right of Way creation. In most cases projects will include an element of new Bridleway creation but projects that include Footpath creation alone will also be considered where community and economic benefit can be demonstrated.
  • 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
  • Pipewell Beagles
    The Pipewell Beagles meet here by invitation.
  • Rasell's Nursery, Little Bytham, Stamford
    Much of the plant stock in the garden comes from Rasells Nursery which stocks 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 Polo Club
    Listing of club fixtures and details of the facilities of this local polo club.
  • Rutland Rights of Way interactive map
    The page displays the OS map of Rutland with the rights of way superimposed upon the map.
  • Rutland Rights of Way mapping
    You may explore the rights of way around Rutland using this system. It may be temprarily out of action due to the upgrading of the site during 2013.
  • 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.
  • Taylor & Baines, Oakham
    Quality Furniture, Paint & Wallpaper in Oakham. Taylor and Baines can create quality interior furnishings of all types using extensive on-site fabric collections.
  • 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.
  • The Old Rectory, Teigh
    The Old Rectory is a family house, bought in 1973, and improved and modernised over the years. It is in a hamlet, with only a church, but there are 2 good pubs within 3 miles. It is quiet and peaceful but easily accessible from the A1 (10 minutes) or from Oakham or Melton Mowbray. Rutland Water is 4 miles away, for cycling and walking, and Stamford with Burghley House are handy for a visit, plus Belton House, Belvoir Castle, Rockingham Castle & Kirby Hall, which are all well worth exploring. The other attraction to the Old Rectory, is that the BBC used it as a location in their 1995 adaption of Pride and Prejudice. It was Mr. Collins' rectory, with Belton House as Lady Catherine de Bourgh's home.
  • Weather - videos
    This link takes you to a recording of the beautiful Aurora Borealis filmed by TSO Photography. The video was filmed over the space of one week in and around the Kirkenes and Pas National Park, bordering Russia.
  • Westerby Basett Hounds
    This foot-pack of basset hounds meet at the farm each winter and provide some excellent exercise for those willing to follow!
  • Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery at Corby Glen
    The Willoughby Memorial trust was founded in 1965 by the last Lord Ancaster in memory of his son Timothy, Lord Willoughby de Eresby, who died in 1963. The Trustees have converted the late 17th Century Read’s Grammar School in Corby Glen into a library and small art gallery. The gallery holds a series of exhibitions from Easter to November and an annual Open Art Competition. The gallery occupies an elevated site in Corby Glen beside the A151 between Colsterworth and Bourne. The gallery is open between 12noon and 5.00pm, closed on Mondays except Bank Holidays. Admission is free.