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What's on in Oakham this weekend: CiCLE Classic Bike Race, art tutorial, food festival and more

By Grace Kennington 24th Apr 2025

Cicle Classic International Race will be starting and finishing in Oakham this weekend (Photo: Nub News)
Cicle Classic International Race will be starting and finishing in Oakham this weekend (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 Cicle International Bike Race, food festival, architecture talks and great food deals.

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

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Moorish Architecture talk at Victoria Hall

Ian Cocklburn, Art Historian, is hosting a talk at Victoria Hall on the three most impressive monuments to the achitectural creativity of the Moors in the Spain, the Alhambra of Granada, the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Alcazar of Seville.

According to the organisers, "The classical origins that influenced the Moorish style are less well-known, but fascinating to explore, as too is the unique interior decorative style developed by the Moors, which gives their architecture its beauty and exotic appeal – an appeal so strong that the Christians sometimes copied it, even as they slowly reconquered the territory from its Islamic rulers. This lecture provides a comprehensive introduction to the peninsula's Moorish architecture."

Click here for more information about this event.

Art Historian Ian Cocklburn is giving a talk in Oakham's Victoria Hall (Photo: Victoria Hall)

Yoga in the Garden at Easton Walled Gardens

Start your morning on Saturday 26th April with a relaxing and uplifting 1 hour yoga session at the White Space Garden, led by Laura Jekyll.

This session takes place on alternating Saturdays at 9.30am. Attendees should meet Laura at 9.15am at the Coffee Room at Easton Walled Gardens and bring their own mat. For more information, click here.

International Cicle Classic Race

The Rutland CiCLE Classic is a one-day cycling event which covers the lanes and byways between Oakham, Rutland and Melton Mowbray. This is one of the best races to spectate with up-to twenty different viewing spots along the route to catch the race. 

The race will take place on Sunday 27th April, with an accompanying food, drink and craft festival in Oakham, where the race starts and finishes.

There will be refreshments available inside Victoria Hall, as well as stalls along Mill Street and Gaol Street and activities in Oakham Castle.

The race will start at 11am on Oakham High Street by Market Place and finish in the same place at approximately 3.40pm.

Paint and Prosecco with Sue Bagshaw Arts

For a fun and relaxed evening, join The Hub at Rutland Point for their Paint and Prosecco evening on Friday 25th April.

Talented local artist Sue Bagshaw will guide attendees step by step to create their own acrylic painting of a flamingo, perfect for artists and beginners.

The bar will be open late, serving drinks and delicious small plates. Click here to find out more.

The Hub at Rutland Point will be open late to host this Paint and Prosecco evening (Photo: Grace Kennington)

Thursday Night Dinner at Fox and Hounds

This week one of the options on the special deal is grilled salmon with salsa verde, crushed new potatoes and nicoise (Photo: Fox and Hounds)

The team at The Fox & Hounds in Knossington be hosting their weekly Thursday night special on Thursday 24th April. This week they are serving up two delicious options. The first is a Persian inspired beef and feta bourguignonne, braised rice and flat bread, or the second option is grilled salmon with salsa verde, crushed new potatoes and nicoise.

One of the special Thursday meals is Persian inspired beef and feta bourguignonne, braised rice and flat bread (Photo: Fox and Hounds)

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.

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

     

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