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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 Lister takes us on a tour of a country home which, for 500 years, has existed in tranquillity throughout the ups and downs of history… North Front across Grand Etang. Well known as the county of ‘squires and spires,’ this area is peppered with famous estates including those of Burghley, Belvoir, Althorp, Deene, Castle Ashby and Rockingham Castle; while neighbouring counties vie for attention with gems such as Woburn and Blenheim. However, much less well known, yet arguably pre-eminent among these, in terms of its pristine, unadulterated nature, is a house, which has lain quietly in its ancient parkland outside...
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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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Eye in the Sky: Burley on the Hill
The story behind Rutland’s impressive Palladian mansion… Ask anyone to identify the area’s most recognisable landmarks and the usual suspects...
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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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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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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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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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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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The Rutland Show
The 191st Rutland County Show Returns on Sunday 1st June Rutland’s best-loved rural celebration returns on Sunday 1st June 2025,...
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Sir Tim Rice: A Life in Musicals
This month sees Sir Tim Rice – exceptional lyricist and creator of many of the world’s most successful musicals –...
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Alicia Kearns MP says “Save Rutland!”
Changes to local authorities of fewer than 500,000 people could result in Rutland being sent right back to 1974, and...
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Property in Rutland: Fydells Barn
A series of former farm buildings have been beautifully converted in a spacious, stylish and light barn ideal for a modern...
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Rutland Restaurants: The Fox, North Luffenham
Celebrating 10 years of hospitality, Jason Allen’s community pub restaurant offers quality dining, value for money and a warm welcome…...
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Restaurants in Rutland & Stamford: Milly’s Bistro
This month we’re enjoying delicious dining courtesy of Bex Goddard and the team at The William Cecil’s Milly’s Bistro, where...
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Restaurants in Rutland: The Barnsdale
A return visit to an old favourite to celebrate The Barnsdale’s second anniversary under the custodianship of The Signet Collection,...
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Rutland Food History: Stilton Cheese
This month Uppingham will welcome around 200 classic cars into the Market Place, as the annual Stilton Cheese Classic Vehicle...
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Dining Out at The Falcon Hotel
Looking out over the Market Place of Uppingham, The Falcon Hotel has been a familiar presence in the town from...
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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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Rutland Water – A Deep Dive
An A-Z of the most famous attraction in England’s smallest county A is for Aerial ViewBack in the 1960s the demand...
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Local History: Rockingham Castle
Perched above the Welland Valley, Rockingham Castle is a remarkable blend of medieval strength and Tudor elegance. A royal fortress...
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National Bread Week with Hambleton Bakery
Use your loaf this month and mark Real Bread Week by reminding yourself how artisan bakeries such as Hambleton Bakery...
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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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Private GP Service at Fitzwilliam Hospital
Professional, personalised and convenient. This month we meet the GPs behind Peterborough-based Ramsay Fitzwilliam Hospital’s range of Private GP Services...
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Garden and Landscape Design in Rutland
It might still be chilly outside but this is an ideal time to plan ahead to spring and summer… especially...
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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...
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Discover Rutland Ball
A night of elegance, indulgence… and the chance for a well-earned bit of fun. Over 175 hoteliers, restauranteurs and other...
