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What's On in Oakham this weekend: food deals, pop up shops and half term fun

By Grace Kennington 20th Feb 2025

There's plenty going on in Oakham this weekend including a book pop up at Rutland Garden Village (Photo: Nub News)
There's plenty going on in Oakham this weekend including a book pop up at Rutland Garden Village (Photo: Nub News)

What's on in Oakham is brought to you by our sponsors, Rutland Farm ParkWisteria Hotel, and Fox and Hounds, Knossington.

There's loads going on this weekend with a host of events taking place in and around Oakham and Rutland this weekend, from a book sale to a National Theatre Live show.

Read on to find out more, or check out our What's On page for other upcoming local events.

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Rocka-buy Records Pop-up at The Hub

Rocka-buy Records is hosting its second pop up record sale, this time taking place at The Hub at Rutland Point.

Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 22nd February, there will be a great collecting of rare, new and vintage records available, as well as live tunes all day from The Vinyl DJ.

For more information, check out the Facebook page for this event.

Oakham Book Nook's Pop Up Shop at Rutland Garden Village

Rutland Book Nook will be holding a pop up shop on Saturday 22nd February at The Cakery in Rutland Garden Village.

This event will include a wide range of books for toddlers to teens and adults, perfect to browse while enjoying a coffee or cake.

There will also be special offers and expert advice on hand to make this an event one not to miss for booklovers.

Grab yourself a great new read at this pop up event at Rutland Garden Village (Photo: Unsplash by Tom Hermans)

"The Importance of Being Ernest" National Theatre Live at Exton Village Hall

On Saturday 22nd February from 7.30pm, Exton Village Hall will be showing the National Theatre Live livestream of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Ernest starring Hugh Skinner and Ncuti Gatwa.

Tickets for this showing cost £10 per person and visitors are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks.

For more information about this showing, click here.

National Theatre Live

Half Term Fun at Rutland Farm Park

Rutland Farm Park have absolutely loads going on this February Half Term, making it the ideal day out for animal lovers young and old.

The farm park is open all week between 15th and 23rd February from 10am until 4pm (last entry at 3pm).

They have an incredible selection of activities to get stuck into, including: a scavenger hunt across the farm, Valentine's-themed arts and crafts in their pigsty, guinea pig cuddles, pony grooming, donkey and goat treat feeding, and the opportunity to experience the feeding of the pigs' brunch and cows' lunch.

For booking and everything else you need to know, head to the Rutland Farm Park website.

Half Term Fun at Rutland Farm Park (Photo: Rutland Farm Park)

Thursday Night Dinner at Fox and Hounds

The team at The Fox & Hounds in Knossington be hosting their weekly Thursday night special on Thursday 23rd January. This week they are serving up Coq au Vin with Boulangaire potato and chorizo aioli.

For just £12.95, every week they put on a popular meal deal, and you can head down to 6 Somerby Road, Knossington to join the fun.

Call 01664 452129 to reserve a table, as this event is often fully booked.

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Looking for something else? Take a look at our full 'What's On' page for all events.

You can also share your own events on our What's On page for FREE by clicking the 'Nub It' button.

Have a great weekend, from the team at Oakham Nub News!

     

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