The Rutland Blogger

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Join date: Jan 25, 2019

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"Putting Rutland back on the map." - The Rutland Blogger

I grew up in Harringworth, a tiny village just over the Rutland border in Northamptonshire. However, going to school in Rutland until the late teens I've always wanted to live in the heart of the county and be the big Rutland fan that I am. So, in December 2015 my partner Tom and I bought our first house in Uppingham, Rutland and I've since fallen further in love with the tiny county we live in.

In February 2017, with my current two blogs in hand, I felt that I wanted my roots to be more involved with my passion for blogging and to celebrate the rural area and local businesses and to bring my love for Blogging home.'The Rutland Blogger' was born!I want this blog to be a place where locals can turn to for restaurant reviews, introducing the readers to local independent businesses and shops they might not yet have heard of, or where they can find out 'What's On' locally in Rutland and as well as being somewhere county visitors can come for ideas of 'What to Do' while in gorgeous Rutland!

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Nov 1, 2025 ∙ 2 min

Autumn Adventures at Belvoir Castle

There’s something undeniably magical about Belvoir Castle in the autumn with the promise of cosy adventures around every corner. If you’re tempted by the idea of an autumnal day out that blends fairytale charm, history, and seasonal fun, here’s a peek at what makes Belvoir so special and what’s on the schedule this season. Belvoir’s very name comes from French – bel voir, meaning “beautiful view”, and it’s no exaggeration. Once you've ventured up the steep hill to the castle, you can gaze acr

Oct 3, 2025 ∙ 2 min

A Co-Working Space with a Difference... | Burrough Court, Leicestershire

Discover a co-working space with a difference, tucked away in the rural countryside. In the past 4 years, I’ve moved house (and office) 5 times, renovated a house with a toddler in tow and even after being self-employed for 8.5 years, I’ve discovered that sometimes working from home doesn’t always work... Whether you want to be closer to clients, need a base when working away, or simply prefer a co-working environment, that’s where Burrough Court comes in... and it’s not just any co-working...

Oct 1, 2025 ∙ 1 min

Where to Go Pumpkin Picking in & Around Rutland, Stamford, Peterborough & Leicestershire 🎃

Pumpkin picking season is here! 🎃 Discover 13 of the best pumpkin patches and Halloween activities across Rutland, Peterborough, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. From Ketton Pumpkins and Rutland Water to family favourites like Sacrewell, West Lodge Farm Park and Cattows, there are plenty of places to pick, play and get into the autumn spirit this October. Perfect for families, foodies and Halloween fun-seekers!

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