Grantham then and now

23 Mar 09 (ends: 04 July 2009)
Category: Grantham
Venue: Grantham Museum

Grantham Museum’s current exhibition ‘Grantham Then and Now runs from Feb 21^st to July 4^th 2009.

The exhibition is a nostalgic look at how Grantham became the town we see today. It charts the growth of the town from its earliest settlers. Visitors are invited to take a trip through the Middle Ages and on to the Victorian era, where some of the earliest known photographs of the town will be on display.

Nassington Gardens Open

04 Jun 09 (ends: 05 July 2009)
Category: Stamford

Gardens open in aid of Nassington Parish Church. From 12noon to 6pm.

Oakham Festival

11 Jun 09 (ends: 04 July 2009)

See www.oakhamfestival.co.uk

Rutland Artists' Open Studios

20 Jun 09 (ends: 05 July 2009)
Venue: Rutland and Stamford

Meet local artists (includes Stamford) - free admission (leaflets available in the Tourist Information Centre Stamford)

Stamford Festival

27 Jun 09 (ends: 05 July 2009)
Category: Stamford

Sweet Pea Week

28 Jun 09 (ends: 05 July 2009)
Category: Stamford
Venue: Easton Walled Gardens, nr. Colsterworth

see: www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk

Stamford Riverside Festival

04 Jul 09
Category: Stamford

Rutland Open Studios

04 Jul 09 (ends: 05 July 2009)
Venue: Various venuies in Rutland

Brochures available throughout Rutland with details of artists taking part, map at the back.

Braceborough Open Garden Weekend

04 Jul 09 (ends: 05 July 2009)
Venue: Braceborough village

A dozen gardens on display, teas in the village hall, walking village history tours.

Craft Fayre at Fineshade Woods

04 Jul 09
Category: General
Venue: Fineshade Woods

Local craftsmen will have their wares on sale, such as willow sculpture, turned wood products, long bows, baskets and pottery.

Start/duration: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Meet at: the Craft Courtyard, Big Barn, Little Barn and elsewhere around the visitor centre.

Cost: free (car park charges apply)

Booking: No need to book. For more information please contact the Forestry Commission on 01780 444920.

Top Lodge is in the village of Fineshade, which is signposted off the A43 between Stamford and Corby.

Rutland Railway Museum Vintage, Quarry and Country Weekend

04 Jul 09 (ends: 05 July 2009)
Venue: Rutland Railway Museum, Ashwell Road, Cottesmore, LE15 7BX

Show open 11am to 5pm both days

Woodland Wildlife Walks at Fineshade Woods

04 Jul 09

Saturdays 4^th & 18^th July

Woodland Wildlife Walks

Top Lodge, Fineshade Woods, Northamptonshire

Join the RSPB to walk and experience the spectacle of 90 Red Kites roosting together.

Start/duration: 2:30pm – 3.30pm

Meet at: the RSPB shop

Cost: £3 per adult, £1 per child, £1 off for RSPB/Wex members. Car park charges apply.

Booking: Essential. For more information please contact the RSPB on 01780 444691.