Rutland County Museum Summer Holiday Exhibition

18 Jul 09 (ends: 04 October 2009)
Venue: Rutland County Museum, Catmose Street, Oakham

The exhibition explores the British seaside, holiday camps, camping and caravanning, cruises and package holidays. With fun games for children.

Nene Valley Railway Family Fun Activities

21 Jul 09 (ends: 23 July 2009)
Category: Stamford
Venue: Nene Valley Railway, Wansford Station, Stibbington, Nr Peterborough

Activities between 10.30am and 3.30pm - tel: 01780 784444 or see: www.nvr.org.uk

Nene Valley Railway Family Fun Summer Activities

21 Jul 09 (ends: 24 July 2009)
Venue: Nene Valley Railway, Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, PE8 6LR

Between 10.30am and 3.30pm - children must be accompanied by an adult. Trains running Wednesday ONLY. For more details ring 01780 784444 or see www.nvr.org.uk

Bird Watching for Kids at Fineshade Woods

22 Jul 09
Category: General
Venue: Fineshade Woods

Wednesdays 15^th, 22^nd & 29^th July

Birdwatching for Kids

Top Lodge, Fineshade Woods, Northamptonshire

Learn how to spot and identify birds in your garden and in the wider countryside. Pick up hints and tips from the experts.

Start/duration: 10.30am – 12pm

Meet at: the RSPB shop.

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

Booking: Essential. Please contact the RSPB on 01780 444691.

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

Living History Group Roman Army Legion IX Hispana

22 Jul 09
Category: Stamford
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre Blue Room

Learn about life as a Roman Soldier, try on the armour and listen to a Roman Soldier in full costume talk about the fascinating story of the world's first professional Army. The battle of Stamford with Queen Boudicca and the destruction of the famous Ninth Legion. See real Armour and Weapons.

ALSO ON 23rd July 10am to 4.30pm.

Lunchtime concerts

22 Jul 09
Category: Stamford
Venue: St. Martin's Church, Stamford

Lunchtime recitals of 50 minutes featuring the six organ sonatas by Felix Mendelshhohn - also on 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August and 26th August. Tickets £5.00 from Stamford Arts Centre 01780 763203.