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Burghley Horse TrialsThe horse trials are held every September at Burghley House and are one of the biggest equestrian events of the year. It is a 3-day event with Dressage, Cross Country and Show Jumping. It is also renowned for its shopping.www.burghley-horse.co.uk |
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British Bird Watching FairThis is an annual event at Rutland Water and is held in August at the Egleton Nature Reserve - only a 2-mile walk from Manton. Thousands of people come from all over the world and it often has a prestigious guest speaker, such as Sir David Attenborough.www.birdfair.org.uk |
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Shakespeare at TolethorpeAn annual 13-week summer season of Shakespeare plays are held at this unique open air theatre. It has 600 seats and a permanent fabric canopy over the auditorium. It attracts more than 30,000 people from the UK and overseas.www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk/tolethorpe-hall.htm |
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Oakham FestivalAn annual event held every June over a 2-week period. It is an Arts Festival, which includes drama, music, dance, street theatre and a carnival. There is also a fringe festival in Uppingham.www.oakhamfestival.co.uk |