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CHRISTMAS IN THE NOTSWOLDS
From carol concerts and creative workshops to visits with Santa and festive light switch-ons, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Christmas across the Notswolds. Plan your festive season here.
Oakham Magical Lantern Walk
A procession of handmade lanterns winds through Oakham, from All Saints’ Church to the castle.
14 November 2026 · Oakham, Rutland
Festive cookery at The Olive Branch
Head chef Dean Carroll shares seasonal recipes and techniques, followed by a three-course lunch at The Olive Branch.
19 November 2026 · Clipsham, Rutland
Christmas market at The Barnsdale
Around 40 independent makers and small businesses gather at The Barnsdale for three days of festive shopping.
20–22 November 2026 · Exton, Rutland
Christmas styling with Elizabeth Stanhope at Rutland Nursery
Elizabeth Stanhope shares her approach to Christmas styling and seasonal entertaining at Rutland Nursery.
20 November 2026 · Manton, Rutland
Festive letterpress at Rutland Nursery
Create Christmas cards and gift tags using traditional letterpress techniques with Green Machine Creative.
21 November 2026 · Manton, Rutland
Oakham Christmas lights switch-on
Oakham’s town centre celebrates the start of Christmas with its lights switch-on and family entertainment.
22 November 2026 · Oakham, Rutland
Wreath making at Otters Fine Foods
Make a Christmas wreath with Vicki of the Paisley Flower Co. at Oakham’s independent Otters Fine Foods.
24 November 2026 · Oakham, Rutland
Floral Advent workshop at form&blōm
Create an Advent wreath or Christmas table centrepiece at form&blōm, with bubbly and canapés.
25 November 2026 · Oakham, Rutland
Great Wine in Great Glasses at Hambleton Hall
A wine dinner at Hambleton Hall exploring how different Riedel glasses change the way we taste.
25 November 2026 · Hambleton, Rutland
Uppingham Fatstock Show
A longstanding agricultural tradition bringing farmers, livestock and townspeople together in Uppingham.
25 November 2026 · Uppingham, Rutland
Christmas canapés at The Olive Branch
Head chef Dean Carroll demonstrates Christmas canapés, followed by a seasonal meal in the Barn.
26 November 2026 · Clipsham, Rutland
Wreath making with The Garden Knight at Rutland Nursery
Florist James Knight leads a wreath-making workshop using winter foliage and natural materials at Rutland Nursery.
27 November 2026 · Manton, Rutland
Wreath making with The Garden Knight at Rutland Nursery
Florist James Knight leads a wreath-making workshop using winter foliage and natural materials at Rutland Nursery.
29 November 2026 · Manton, Rutland
Wreath making with The Garden Knight at Rutland Nursery
Florist James Knight leads a wreath-making workshop using winter foliage and natural materials at Rutland Nursery.
30 November 2026 · Manton, Rutland
Christmas concert and carols with Hambleton Hall
Choral music and carols at St Andrew’s Church, with an optional black-tie dinner at Hambleton Hall.
2 December 2026 · Hambleton, Rutland
Christmas in Uppingham
Late-night shopping, music, street performances and seasonal festivities bring Uppingham’s independent shops to life.
3 December 2026 · Uppingham, Rutland
Christmas wreath making at form&blōm
Make a seasonal wreath at form&blōm’s Oakham studio, with winter foliage, bubbly and canapés.
3 December 2026 · Oakham, Rutland
Festive cookery at The Olive Branch
Head chef Dean Carroll shares seasonal recipes and techniques, followed by a three-course lunch at The Olive Branch.
3 December 2026 · Clipsham, Rutland
Christmas wreath making and lunch at The Olive Branch
Make a wreath with the Botanical Flower Studio, followed by a two-course lunch at The Olive Branch.
10 December 2026 · Clipsham, Rutland
Festive Eats + Beats at Rutland Nursery
Seasonal sharing plates and music from DJ Hey Mr Wilson make for a lively December evening at Rutland Nursery.
11 December 2026 · Manton, Rutland