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What's on in Oakham this weekend: enjoy curry, chocolate, mini golf and art this weekend

By Evie Payne

13th Apr 2023 | Local News

 Enjoy a touch of mini golf at Sykes Lane this April. Image credit: Nub News.
Enjoy a touch of mini golf at Sykes Lane this April. Image credit: Nub News.

Join in with a host of events across Rutland this weekend, including great food, local art and family-friendly adventures. 

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

Curry Night at The Fox and Hounds

Kick your weekend off early with the first ever Curry Night at The Fox and Hounds in Knossington on Thursday 13 April 2023.

For only £12 per person, enjoy great food, a stunning setting and wonderful service from Rangel and the team at The Fox and Hounds.

Multiple booking slots are available, and food is served until 9pm. 

Call the team to book on 01664 452129. 

Find the venue at 6 Somerby Road, Knossington LE15 8LY.

Enjoy a top selection of beers, spirits and soft drinks. Image credit: Nub News.

Virtual Easter Egg Hunt

Based out of Oakham Library on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 of April between 10am and 3pm, the Rutland Lions Virtual Easter Egg Hunt encourages families to get out and about, solving problems and working together. 

The theme this year is Numbers and Maths. 

To fully enjoy, you will need a smart phone with WhatsApp enabled. 

The Hunt is ideally for children accompanied by parents or grandparents and is based around Oakham's Heritage Trail.

The below image is one of the 20 Virtual eggs you are looking for around the trail, each one with a question you have to answer and report back via WhatsApp to win real Easter eggs:

Track down the eggs along Oakham's Heritage Trail. Image credit: Lions Club of Rutland CIO.

Head down to Oakham Library to find out more and join the fun.

Click here to find out more.

Easter Mini Golf and Wildlife Trail

Spring has sprung at Rutland Water, so come along and enjoy an "egg-citing" round of golf and explore the "hopping mad" Spring Wildlife Trail located at Sykes Lane.

Follow the clues and complete the trail to collect your prize. 

No need to book, just turn up, pay and explore until Sunday 16 April from 10am - 4pm. 

Tickets cost £6 per child, while golf only is £5 per adult, and can be purchased at Rutland Water Visitor Centre.

Enjoy mini golf with the family this Easter. Image credit: Nub News.

Rutland Youth Art Exhibition

This April, local young artists are being celebrated at a month-long exhibition being hosted by Rutland County Museum, Catmos Street, LE15 6HW.

Rutland is a popular spot for artists of all ages, but this month the spotlight is being firmly shone upon the talented youth of the county in an exhibition being hosted by Rutland County Museum in the county town of Oakham. 

The artwork on display has been produced by young artists from the age of 11 to 18 years, and includes both 2D and 3D works of art.

This collection of art work from Rutland's young up and coming artists will be on display until Saturday 29th April.

The venue is open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 4pm.

Rutland County Museum. Image credit: Nub News.

You can also share your own events on our What's On page for FREE by clicking the 'Nub It' button. Alternatively, email [email protected] to enquire. 

Have a great weekend!

     

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