Join in with a host of events taking place in and around Rutland this weekend.

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

Santa Clause is coming to town

Rutland Lions Club is launching their annual Santa drive this weekend.

Santa will be stopping at houses in Uppingham and Oakham from Thursday until Sunday, with more fun to come as Christmas approaches.

Read more about the routes he will take HERE.

Santa may be coming to visit you this weekend. Image credit: Nub News.

Quiz Night at The Plough

The Plough's weekly quiz night will be taking place ahead of the weekend on Thursday 14 December. It will be taking place early at 7:30pm this week, as the team are welcoming the Rutland Morris Men for their Christmas Play at 9pm on Thursday too!

The event costs £1 per person to enter, max 6 person per team. 

Winning team get a round of drinks, and all teams go into a draw to crack the safe, so you don't even have to 'know it all' to be in with a chance to win big.

The Plough, Greetham, hosts regular events throughout the week and into the weekend, and this Thursday is no exception. Image credit: The Plough.

The team will also be hosting not one but two bands on Saturday 16 December 2023.

Find out more here.

Join the Detonators and Black Jack at The Plough in Greetham this weekend. Image credit: The Plough.

The Fox and Hounds Meal Deal

The Fox and Hounds will be hosting their £12 Thursday special again on 14 December.

This week's delightful dish will be a yummy chicken tikka curry with rice and a naan - and you can enjoy a £3 Atlantic Pale Ale and other discounted drinks too!

Head down to 6 Somerby Road, Knossington to join the fun.

Prebook your table on 01664 452129.

The Fox and Hounds is a cosy historic pub with great staff and top food. Image credit: Nub News.

Farmers Market

Head down to Gaol Street on 16 December to enjoy the monthly farmers market in the heart of Oakham - the last of 2024!

Buy fresh produce, crafts and gifts, or indulge in cooked food and meats direct from the farmers. 

See you there from 8:30am - 2pm.

Attend the last Farmers Market of 2024. Image credit: Oakham Farmers Market.

D'Ukes Christmas Concert

Set in the historic and spectacular surroundings of the Great Hall of Oakham Castle, The D'ukes of Rutland are performing a free Christmas entertainment on Saturday 16 December at 1.30pm. 

They will be covering songs recorded by a range of artists from Bing Crosby to Steppenwolf, and the Beatles to Roy Orbison. The twenty or so D'ukes are accompanied by musical friends on bass, cajon and banjo. Don't expect George Formby think more George Harrison a real ukulele oficionado. 

The concert starts at 1.30 but it's best to be a little earlier as seating is limited in the Great Hall. Castle Cafe is open for refreshments and the Castle staff will rearrange the courtroom furniture so you have the chance to enjoy the concert from the dock!

Get into the festive spirit at a fundraising concert this December. Image credit: Nub News.

Afternoon Tea with Santa

On 16 December, Rutland Farm Park is hosting an Afternoon Tea with Santa event on the farm.

Enjoy a walk around the farm before sitting down with Santa from 3pm until 5pm.

Call the team on 01572 722122 to enquire and book.

Join festive fun at Rutland Farm Park this weekend - be sure to wrap up all wooly, just like the resident sheep! Image credit: Nub News.

Remember, our big festive round up of events is jam-packed with local events, great for all the family. Check it out HERE.

Check out our What's On page for more local events going on this weekend.

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!