Experience Days

Learn Something New on a Rutland Experience Weekend... 

Drive a Steam Train!

Has it been your childhood dream to be a steam train driver? Well if so, get your flat cap at the ready as you can have a steam train driving experience at Rocks by Rail: The Living Ironstone Museum (formerly Rutland Railway Museum.) This would also make a great gift experience for someone you love or a special gift for dad.

Spend a full day learning how to prepare and drive an industrial steam tank engine on an authentic quarry railway line. An experience you'll never forget. Full day experience only £200

Email: curator@rutlandrailwaymuseum.org.uk

Digger Driver Experience

For a unique gift experience, spend half a day with a qualified instructor learning to drive a 1950's Ruston Bucyrus 22RB face shovel and 22RB dragline. Then test your skills by digging a quarry face for real! Half day experience only £100.

Email: curator@rutlandrailwaymuseum.org.uk

Learn to Fly Fish

A great experience day on Rutland Water, fly fishing for beginners or for those with experience wishing to improve. Rutland Flyfishing Adventures won a Silver award for Best Tourism Experience in the East Midlands 2010 and offers fun coaching with local fisherman Rob Waddington. Available for individuals and groups from Rob's Lodge by the shores of Rutland Water, this makes a great hen/stag experience! 4* accommodation is also available from Rob's Lakeside B&B. 

Half day and full day options available, prices start at £75 per person, inclusive of permits and all equipment.

Email: rob@rutlandflyfishing.co.uk | Call: 01572 722422 | Mobile: 07711 182853

Sailing Experiences on Rutland Water

For an unforgettable 1 & 2 hour sailing experiences on one of Europe’s great lakes, Rutland 8 Yachts offers an exclusive opportunity for individuals and small groups to join their skipper aboard the yacht, Summer Breeze II. They also offer Mixed Activity Events which may include sailing, kayaking, wind surfing and raft building. Rutland 8 Yachts organise the whole event for you.

Sailing experience is not necessary. Prices from £35 per person.

Email: office@rutland8yachts.co.uk | Call: 07890 421 282 | http://www.rutland8yachts.co.uk/

Horse Riding Experiences

What better way to enjoy the English countryside, than on top of a horse?! This is an ideal experience for those who are unable to keep a horse themselves, but would love the chance to go riding. 

From half hour lessons, to two hour hacking experiences, or even whole day rides - these are all available with the comfort of having a fully qualified instructor on hand. Children's Pony Days are put on through out the year - these are great fun, and provide a mix of riding and stable management.

Prices from £28, contact the Equestrian Centre for details:

Email: somerbyequestriancentre@hotmail.com | Call: 01664 454 838 | Visit: www.somerbyequestriancentre.co.uk

Make a break of it and stay in one of Rutlands excellent B&Bs, Hotels or Self Catering properties.

If you would like help planning your experience break, contact tourism@rutland.gov.uk