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What's on this weekend in Oakham: adventure, live sports, and Plants Plants Plants at Barnsdale Gardens

By Evie Payne 21st Jul 2022

Rutland Water Aqua Park, near where the Open Water Swim will take place on Thursday
Rutland Water Aqua Park, near where the Open Water Swim will take place on Thursday

There is adventure around every corner this weekend in Oakham, beginning with an open water swim in Rutland Water on Thursday night:

Rutland Water Tower Swim

Kick off your weekend early this Thursday with an open water swim at Rutland Water!

On the 21st of July 2022, visitors will take a dip and join a non-competitive open water swim to the tower in Rutland Water.

The event runs from 6:30 pm - 8:30pm and costs £25.

Click here to find out more.

Conquer Rockingham Castle

Haven't had enough of the sporting endeavours yet?

Why not see how many 5k laps can you run in 6 hours?

On Saturday the 23rd of July, visitors to Rockingham Castle will run as many 5k laps of the castle as they can within 6 hours, either solo or part of a team.

Click here to find out more.

Plants, Plants, Plants at Barnsdale Gardens

On Sunday the 24th of July, Barnsdale Gardens will be hosting a plant and flower event suitable for all the family.

Join us for a plant themed day. Enjoy casual walks and talks with BBC Radio 4's Matt Biggs and self-guided tours of how plants can be used in various ways and children can enjoy making a flower themed bookmark.

This event will take place from 12pm - 4pm.

Click here to find out more.

     

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