The Little Barn at Kilsby

15/09/2026

🍔 Save the date Rugby!

The Autumn Food & Drink Festival is coming to Rugby Town Centre, and it’s the perfect way to welcome the new season! 🍂

🤩 Join us on Saturday 19 September 2026, from 11am–5pm, for a delicious day celebrating great food, local producers and everything autumn has to offer.

📍 Regent Street, Henry Street & Bank Street

Come to St Andrew’s Church Garden from 11am, with local farm stalls, honey, Garden Organic, Eco Hub and more!

🎨 Little ones can get involved with an art while local steel pan musicians The Ocho Rios Band provide the soundtrack. Plus, pop into the church for refreshments at the Community Café!

👩‍🍳 Live cooking demonstrations throughout the day:

11:30am – Rotary Club of Rugby: Spaghetti Bolognese
12:15pm – Rugby College: One Pot, Three Meals
1:00pm – Sweet Art: Swiss Roll
1:45pm – Rugby Real Bread: Simple Soup & Bread
2:30pm – Rugby College: Nature’s Bounty
3:15pm – Super Me Foods: Fabulous Fibre
4:00pm – New Bilton Community Association: Indian Snacks

🍴 Come hungry. Discover something new. Celebrate local.

Tag the people you’re bringing with you! 👇



Mayor of Rugby Visit Warwickshire Rugby Borough Council

15/09/2026

Heritage Open Days have officially started! 🎉🏛️

Discover hidden places, uncover fascinating stories and try something new across Rugby! Running 11–20 September, there’s still plenty of time to explore.

✨ Pick up a brochure from Rugby Visitor Centre or visit https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/whats-on/heritage-open-days/ to see what’s happening.

🎟️ Advance booking is required for some events, so don’t miss out!


Mayor of Rugby Rugby Borough Council Visit Warwickshire

29/08/2026

***Edit - tonight is now booked Sunday and Monday nights available***

LAST-MINUTE BANK HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY

The Little Barn is available from tonight!

A cancellation means you can grab a last-minute countryside escape this Bank Holiday weekend. Only £155 for two nights Saturday/Sunday or Sunday/Monday or £210 for three nights. Book now at littlebarnkilsby.co.uk

28/08/2026

A little further away from The Little Barn but can highly recommend the Pytchley in West Haddon.

27/08/2026

Lots going on at Holdenby House this Bank Holiday Monday!

If you fancy making a few days of it, we currently have The Little Barn available from Monday 31 August until Friday 4 September (check-out).

A lovely excuse for a last-minute break, with Holdenby House and plenty more to explore nearby.

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☀️ Bank Holiday Monday at Holdenby – Make a Day of It! 🏰

There's more than one reason to put Monday 31st August in the diary...

🏰 Step inside Holdenby House for the final House opening of the year.

👩‍🍳 Meet Mrs Bumbridge & Sarah and hear what it takes to run a country house then and now.

🌿 Explore the beautiful gardens and discover the history hidden within them.

🦅 Enjoy Icarus Falconry and watch magnificent birds of prey in flight.

☕ Take a well-earned break in the Old Stableyard Tearoom.

🛍️ Browse our Mini Market and perhaps find a little something to take home.

It's a Bank Holiday day out with a bit of everything , history, gardens, wildlife, shopping, food and plenty of stories along the way.

And because it's the final time Holdenby House opens this year, it's a date worth putting in the diary.

📅 Monday 31st August
🎟️ Book your House tickets now via our website: www.holdenby.com

Who are you bringing along?

25/08/2026

Looking forward to this on Sunday

We are only 5 days away from the 4th annual PATFEST Music & B**r Festival in aid of Bowel Cancer UK. The live music starts at 2pm and will carry on until late in the evening. We have a 6 fantastic acts ready to get you dancing all day. These include Alan Bee, Martin & Co, Mottled Shades, Visitation, Stone Me & The Tunnellers.

We have not one but two Bouncy Castles to keep the kids happy, plus great food and drink being served all day.

We are once again raising money for our chosen charity Bowel Cancer UK, so please come along, dance, sing and donate.

18/08/2026

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞!

We’re delighted to have a brand-new website for The Little Barn.

You can take a look around the Barn, check prices and availability, and find lots of ideas for places to visit, eat and explore while you’re here.

And remember, it’s cheaper to book directly with us, as you can save on the booking fees charged by the big booking platforms.

Take a look at our new website and, if you’re planning a stay, get in touch with us directly. https://littlebarnkilsby.co.uk

We’d love to know what you think!

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The Little Barn in Kilsby is your cosy, self-contained retreat with modern comforts in a charming Northamptonshire village with two dog friendly pubs.

09/08/2026

Looking for a cosy home-from-home in Northamptonshire?

Welcome to The Little Barn, Kilsby – a beautiful, fully self-contained holiday cottage, perfect for a short break, a weekend away or as a comfortable base if you’re working in the area.

✨ Peaceful village location
✨ Everything you need for a comfortable stay
✨ Easy access to Rugby, Daventry and the surrounding countryside
✨ Ideal for exploring, relaxing or working away from home

And, as our recent visitor book says… “We haven’t stayed anywhere better.” ❤️. Find out more at littlebarnkilsby.co.uk