8, 18, 20 April 2026

Wild Rutland has a packed April programme of spring-focused nature walks and activities.

- Dawn Chorus Walks
- Bluebell Safaris
- Kids Wild Safaris (ages 8+)
- Veteran Tree Safari, meet ancient giants
- Wild Sketching

Burley Woods, Rutland

TBC April 2026

A relaxed woodland pub and events space in rural Leicestershire where good food, drinks, fires and music come together outdoors.

Woodland Arms, Markfield

19 April 2026

Celebrating its 10th year, Countryside Lincs takes over the Lincolnshire Showground with a lively mix of farming, food, and countryside experiences. Expect live entertainment, demonstrations, cookery, and plenty to get stuck into indoors and out.

Lincolnshire Showground

26 April 2026

An annual classic car run from Uppingham to the Bell Inn at Stilton, Cambridgeshire passing through scenic villages and rural lanes.

Uppingham

Easter holidays

Easy and family friendly, with indoor and outdoor play areas, space to roam in the parkland, and all the facilities you need for a comfortable day out. Plenty to keep children busy, with room to slow down and enjoy the estate together.

Belton House

Easter holidays

Inspired by the estate’s spymaster past, young explorers can collect a Spymaster’s Guide at Hide & Secrets Adventure Play. A playful way to explore the grounds during the school holidays, with time for garden walks and outdoor adventures as the estate shifts with the season at hand.

Easter holidays

Children can enjoy an Easter trail around the adventure playground or visit the animal park. Meanwhile the retail park offers space to explore independent shops before stopping for lunch and a slower wander around the gardens.

5-6 April 2026

Family-friendly ‘Easter fun’ set within the castle grounds.

Rockingham Castle

Easter holidays

From den building and wildlife spotting to the Woodland Play Park there’s plenty to explore outside, alongside hands on learning at the Discovery Centre with seasonal activities, pondlife encounters, the much loved 50 Things room, and a calm sensory space for quieter moments.

Easter holidays

Packed with hands on fun and open every day. Families can roam the farmland to meet rare and native animals, join in seasonal farming activities like tractor rides and goat milking, then burn off energy in the indoor playbarn. Outside, there’s water play, ride on tractors, and plenty of space to explore and build dens in Brian’s Wood.

Easter holidays

Outdoor play combined with hands on heritage. Families can explore the animal village, large outdoor play areas and indoor playbarn, discover the working watermill and historic buildings, and spend quieter moments in the sensory garden.

2 April 2026

A regular creative event hosted by  @art.social.uk, held on the first Thursday of each month. Drop in to draw, paint, and experiment with materials. Supplies provided and a relaxed, bring-your-own-tipple atmosphere.

Curious Magpie, Mountsorrel

4 April 2026

A gentle spring gathering on a working flower farm. Spend a few hours picking blooms, learning from floral designer Charlotte Myddleton, and create a foam free table arrangement. Your design is made and taken home in a Naomi Grace Ceramics x The Leicestershire Flower Farm bowl.

The Leicestershire Flower Farm

13 April 2026

What truly makes a garden work? From scale and harmony to focal points, flow and movement, and the relationship between garden, house and wider landscape, this talk unpacks the thinking behind beautifully designed spaces and offers thoughtful inspiration for shaping your own.

Doddington Hall

14 April 2026

An evening in conversation with Notswolds local and Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, discussing his latest book Revelations Songs Boys Don't Sing. This theatrical memoir takes readers behind the scenes of a life lived centre stage, with candid stories about music, identity, and the moments that shaped his career.

Rutland Nursery

18 April 2026

A series of relaxed, sociable workshops bringing people together to make, chat, and enjoy something good to eat. These easygoing sessions are designed to spark creativity without pressure, pairing hands on crafting with the chance to make new connections, all alongside the warm and generous hosting at Milly’s Bistro.

Milly’s Bistro, Stamford

30 April 2026

Nicola Fenton (@fentonsherbology) explores herbal medicine to support women through menstruation, motherhood, and menopause. This free event is part of Thrive and Bloom, a regular non-commercial community project at Rutland Nursery.

Rutland Nursery

12 April 2026

A half marathon for runners and walkers, following a scenic route around Rutland Water and the Hambleton Peninsula.

Rutland Water

26 April 2026

The CiCLE Classic is a one day elite men’s, women’s and junior road race run between Oakham and Melton Mowbray, designed in the style of the Spring Classics of Northern Europe and held as part of the UCI Europe Tour.

Oakham