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The Old Hall in Rutland: Luxury Living

Explore the exquisite Old Hall in Manton, a stunning luxury home showcasing elegant grounds and rich history in Rutland, currently on the market with Fine & Country In the mid-19th century, Darwin was articulating his theories of evolution in his most famous work, On the Origin of Species. Meanwhile, in Rutland The Heathcote family were evolving one of their most venerable properties, The Old Hall, in Manton. Jacobean in origin, and dating back to 1688, they added a Georgian-style frontage to the property, significantly increasing its size for its future owners. After Sir Gilbert Heathcote’s family moved out, the house passed into the ownership of some eclectic figures, including Caroline Beresford, the eccentric Duchess of Montrose, who circumvented rules on women...

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In the Garden with Bunny

Far from being a time to put your feet up, for keen gardeners autumn presents a good opportunity to put...

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Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2024

From Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th September, Defender Burghley Horse Trials will return to the parkland of Stamford’s Burghley House....

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Harmony with the Hornbeams

A magnificent old Hornbeam tree in the client’s garden was the inspiration for Robert Johnson Garden Design’s recent project in...

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

A great day out, or a way to change lives? A visit to one of the National Gardens Scheme’s open gardens...

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Live the Life of Luxury

Become part of the Tallington Lakes community and enjoy lakeside living with the company’s brand new and beautifully appointed luxury...

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Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2023

The Defender Burghley Horse Trials returns to the parkland of Stamford’s Elizabethan stately home this month, with another three rounds...

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Welcome Home to Wingwell Farm…

A beautiful and deceptively large property with a very pretty garden. This month we’re exploring a country home in one of...

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Up to Speed at Grimsthorpe Castle

The sight, sound and scent of Edwardian motor cars can be enjoyed this month as the Vintage Speed Trials returns...

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Letting Off Steam

This month the Stapleford Miniature Railway gain an apprentice to help run out their steam locomotive, John H Gretton. It’s...

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Rutland’s Twin Towns

Don’t forget your passport this month as we take a tour around Europe and beyond with Rutland’s twin towns, and...

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Rowing for Amy

This month we’re following the extraordinary journey of Andrew Osborne as he passes the half-way point of an epic 3,000...

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Springfields Forward

For a dazzling display of spring colours and a grand day out just a short drive from Stamford, we can...

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Sloping Off

A significant investment in Tallington Lakes’ dry ski slope has seen the facility resurfaced with a state-of-the-art surface that will benefit...

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Prints Charming by Angela Harding

A new book by Rutland printmaker and artist Angela Harding is a beautifully illustrated study of the natural world. Here,...

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A Season of Wildlife

Rutland and Stamford comprises towns, villages and vast expanses of countryside in-between, in which a diverse amount of wildlife lives....

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Reindeer in Stamford

Nick Dean and family enjoy bringing festive joy to the area… with more than a little help from their herd...

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Oh! Christmas Tree

Get ready for the festive ritual of choosing a fresh, beautifully scented tree to decorate your home… this month we...

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Building Burghley’s greatest challenges

Working alongside Burghley’s cross-country course designer Derek di Grazia, it’s Philip Herbert’s job to construct the obstacles for one of...

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New for 2022: Burghley TV

This year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials sees the launch of a brand new digital TV service hosted by Vogue...

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Painting Stamford: Nick Grove

Above All Saints’ Street, through an open sash window, and in beautiful natural light, you might spy Stamford Artist Nick...

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Community Gardening with Root & Branch Out

This month, Root & Branch Out is celebrating the first anniversary of its showground-based kitchen garden, Growers Row. A community...