THE NOTSWOLDS CALENDAR

2026

The Notswolds Calendar is a curated guide to what's on in Rutland and neighbouring Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, and Cambridgeshire. From festivals, seasonal markets and fairs to workshops, supper clubs, sporting challenges and family days out, it brings together standout dates and regular happenings at some of our favourite venues, making it easier for you to plan your time in this corner of the countryside.

  • January what's on in the notswolds

    JANUARY

    January starts gently, with the month closing on RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch events, an evening at Gladwell & Patterson with Burghley House curator Jon Culverhouse, and Burns Night celebrations.

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  • FEBRUARY

    Defined by light and long horizons. The pale limestone seam that shapes England’s most handsome buildings and villages starts here, and working fields still feed the country.
    Here, England’s food and architecture trace their origins beneath the land.

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  • MARCH

    Its position near London yet deep in the countryside filled Northamptonshire with country houses. Carefully arranged estate villages, farming and fine English shoemaking grew around them. A landscape shaped by thoughtful gardens and craftsmanship.

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  • APRIL

  • MAY

  • JUNE

  • JULY

  • AUGUST

  • SEPTEMBER

  • OCTOBER

  • NOVEMBER

  • DECEMBER

WHAT’S ON

FIND YOUR NOTSWOLDS

Whether you’re chasing adventure, uncovering hidden stories, getting creative, tasting your way through the region, or simply slowing down, the Notswolds has something for you. Explore the calendar, pick your moment, and make it your own.

RECOMMEND YOUR NOTSWOLDS

Do have a favourite place in the Notswolds that you think we should know about? Get in touch at hq@notswolds.com.

SHARE YOUR NOTSWOLDS

Share your Notswolds experiences on social. Tag @notswolds and use #notswoldsmoments to be part of the story.