What's on in Oakham is brought to you by our sponsors, Rutland Farm Park, Wisteria 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 local art exhibit to English cream tea.

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

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Rutland Open Art Exhibition

Arts for Rutland are opening their Open Art Exhibition for Summer 2025 in Rutland County Museum.

Pieces from artist from Rutland and the surrounding counties will be on display in Rutland County Museum from Saturday 12th July to Saturday 9th August.

Pieces vary from pencil sketches to ceramics, glass scupltures to oil paintings and all will be available for sale during the exhibition.

Click here to find out more.

Rutland Open Art Exhibition 2025

Sweet Peas and Cream Tea

Take a relaxing visit to Old Oak Farm in Preston, near Uppingham, this weekend to enjoy a delicious English Tea, with scones and homemade jam, a pot of tea, and a beautiful posy of homegrown sweet peas to take home,

Or if you want to enjoy this treat in your own garden, they are also offering it to take away.

Click here for more information.

Sweet Peas and Cream Tea at Old Oak Farm

Thursday Night Dinner at Fox and Hounds

smoky bacon chasseur with garlic fried potatoes and crunchy dressed salad (Photo: Fox and Hounds)

The team at The Fox & Hounds in Knossington be hosting their weekly Thursday night special on 10th July. This week they are serving up pulled pork barbecue beef with mac and cheese with garlic bread or chicken and smoky bacon chasseur with garlic fried potatoes and crunchy dressed salad.

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.

Pulled pork barbecue beef with mac and cheese with garlic bread (Photo: Fox and Hounds)

Coming soon....

The Mikado at Stamford Arts Centre

The Mikado at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre (Photo: Stamford Corn Exchange)

Forbear! Theatre company are bringing their Terry Pratchett-inspired reimagining of The Mikado before it goes across the pond to New York.

A wandering minstrel agrees to die at the hands of the Lord High Executioner in exchange for one month of marriage to the love of his life. However, when he reveals his secret past to his new companions, there begins a desperate and hilarious battle to save themselves from being boiled alive. Minimal changes have been made to the text in bringing this Fantasy kingdom to life, with the same madcap characters, plot and iconic songs that have been loved for generations.

Click here for more information.

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