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Eye in the Sky: Burley on the Hill
The story behind Rutland’s impressive Palladian mansion… Burley on the Hill. Ask anyone to identify the area’s most recognisable landmarks and the usual suspects of Rutland Water, Normanton Church, Oakham Castle and Burghley House are likely to be at the top of the list. But what about Burley on the Hill’s Palladian mansion? It’s visible from across Oakham and stands rather proudly on the county’s skyline even though it’s now a private dwelling, rather than a country park and no longer hosts the Rutland Show. The current house was built on the site of an earlier dwelling around 1690, mimicking the style of Sir Christopher Wren. Its earlier owner, Sir John (later Lord) Harrington sold Burley to George Villiers for...
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The Rutland Vineyard
This month we’ve discovered a stunning place to sit and take in the views. Tim & Zoe Beaver have created...
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A Flask of Tea with Julia Bradbury
Rutland’s Julia Bradbury has always enjoyed a special relationship with the great outdoors, but since a breast cancer diagnosis in...
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Prebendal House Empingham…
This month we’re taking a peep within the walls of the four acres of formal gardens at Empingham’s Prebendal House,...
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Say Hello to Rutland’s New MP Alicia Kearns
The first day in a new job is always a pretty daunting prospect, but imagine walking into The House of Commons...
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Stephen & Viv’s Race Across the World
Uppingham couple Stephen & Viv have been reliving memories of their once-in-a-lifetime trip across the world as participants in the...
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The Duke of Buccleuch’s Great Estate
Boughton House is the family seat of Richard, Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. Here, the country estate’s property manager Charles...
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Wildlife in Rutland
Next year will mark some significant milestones for those involved in conservation in Rutland. The Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust...
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Hack Yourself Healthy with Julia Bradbury
Julia Bradbury has spent much of her career coaxing us out of our living rooms and into landscapes that can...
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The Burghley Horse Trials 2025
Back to Burghley this month with world-class riders and horses offering a thrilling spectacle, and the usual combination of luxury...
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Gardening in Rutland
This month’s Rutland Flower Show from 15th-17th August is sponsored by Gates Garden Centre, with special guest Adam Frost appearing...
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Gardens to visit in Rutland
This month sees the reopening of a rather special Rutland garden. The six acres of formal gardens surrounding Luffenham Hall...
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Restaurants in Rutland & Stamford: The George of Stamford
Curated continuity at The George of Stamford ensures it’s a consistent pleasure to visit Stamford’s oldest restaurant It never gets...
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Restaurants in Rutland: Uppingham’s No.23
There’s a culinary epilogue to summer in Uppingham thanks to No.23, a bistro with more than a hint of Mediterranean...
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The County of Good Taste
Rutland is well-known as The County of Good Taste, and for good reason. This month ahead of a wealth of...
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Restaurants in Rutland: The George & Dragon at Seaton
A fabulous pub restaurant offering two AA rosette dining and an admirable philosophy no matter what the weather… If it’s sunny,...
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Restaurants in Rutland: Hambleton Hall
Enjoying a formidable reputation as Rutland’s Michelin-starred dining room, Hambleton Hall this month celebrates 45 years of exceptional service, enjoyable...
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Tintype Photography
This month we’re going back to the early days of vintage photography with James Millar, founder of The Tintype Studio...
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50 Years of Rutland Sinfonia
This month we celebrate half a century of Rutland Sinfonia as well as musical talent elsewhere in the county, beginning...
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Anne Davies: 40 Year of Broadcasting
After four decades in TV and on the radio, Anne Davies is keen to instil her experience in the next...
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Weddings in Rutland
College sweethearts Jade and Dan tied the knot at Normanton Church before celebrating with family and friends at The Barnsdale’s...
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Visiting Lamport Hall
If a story is worth telling, it’s worth telling well, and that’s exactly the philosophy with which the team at...
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Health & Beauty in Rutland at Calveo
As the saying goes, if we were all the same, life would be boring. Individuality is precious. And yet, in...
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Schools & Colleges
Our roundup of the best independent schools, colleges and childcare providers across Rutland, Stamford and the surrounding area… Uppingham SchoolA...
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Garden Centres in Rutland
Our recommended local professionals Gates Garden CentreEstablished in 1948 by Fred & Ivy Gates, the current custodians of Gates Garden...
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Natural Structures: 25 years of excellence
Passionate about designing oak frame timber buildings for over 25 years Everything begins with you, the client. Whether you’re envisioning...
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Moores Estate Agents
An insight into the property market with Vernon & Jenny Moore, founders of Moores Estate Agents and Country & Equestrian...
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The 2025 Rutland Show
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Oakham School Black-Tie Social
Year 13 pupils from Oakham School celebrated the end of Term in style with a memorable black-tie dinner. Oakham’s Sixth...
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Braunston May Fair
Held on Monday 5th May, don’t miss the Braunston May Fair! In May, the village of Braunston is transformed into...
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Oakham Rugby Club Burns Night
An evening of friendship and feasting was fair for the honest and sonsie faces of Oakham’s RugbyFootball Club recently as...
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Alicia Kearns at Hambleton Hall
Apparently it’s bad form to discuss politics, religion and other such matters at the dinner table, but those rules were...
