Events Calendar
Bushcraft Skills – Whittling Hazel
Nene ParkCome and join us to learn whittling techniques and skills to make an object from hazel. For children aged 8 yrs + only. Maximum 2 children per supervising adult.
Open Water Swimming at Sywell Country Park
Sywell Country Park Washbrook Lane, EctonEnjoy a summer-long series of open water swimming sessions at Sywell Country Park offers the chance to swim in a safe and controlled environment. Public sessions are planned every Saturday from 8am to 10am until 28 September 2019 and are open to all ages and abilities.
Charles Kitchen – Into the Light
78 Derngate 78-82 Derngate, NorthamptonClosed Mondays. Light effects from both coastal and inland scenes inspired the works in this exhibition. By working to translate nature’s colours and weather effects onto a two dimensional surface the artist is able to evoke the atmosphere of each scene rather than produce a copied representation of it. Gathered here are paintings from a career spanning thirty-five years.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Heritage Open Days – Jeyes of Earls Barton
Jeyes 26-28 The Square, Earls BartonExplore fascinating exhibitions in celebration of Heritage Open Days and Nene Valley Festival 2019!
All Aboard for Rushden
The Greenway The Greenway, RushdenRushden Greenway, between High St and Crown Way. Bring your smartphone or tablet to the Greenway in Rushden and discover some interesting characters from Rushden’s past, including the strong-minded suffragettes and the cracking story of an egg delivery lady. Scan all the railway stop signs at least once to enter a competition to win a prize worth at £100. Download ... Read More
Nene Valley Trail
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle10am to 4pm. Enjoy a self-led trail around the park looking for interesting River Nene Facts! Available at the Kingfisher Café.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Blodeuwedd Untold by Jo Blake
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, NorthamptonCaptured in the pages of a medieval book, the ancient myth of Blodeuwedd describes a woman made out of flowers who was turned into an owl as punishment for adultery. But who was this woman before being confined to the page?
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Rainbow Café
Stanwick LakesMovement to sing and dance. For children under 5 enjoy free Hodeaway entrance before and after the sessions. Please book. Tel: 01933 625522.
Power Boat Course level 2
Nene ParkThis two day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International certificate of Competence (ICC).
Medieval Northampton Tour
Northampton Market SquareMeet at Chalk Lane car park, Northampton. Although largely forgotten, Northampton has a fascinating history. Many events that shaped Britain took place within its walls.
Nene Wetlands Optics Day
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenCome along to 'try and buy'. A wide range of Opticron binoculars, telescopes, monoculars and assorted accessories will be available to test with great views across the waters of the Rushden Lakes nature reserve. The best way to choose which binocular or scope is most suitable is to test under proper field conditions and with Opticron staff available on the ... Read More
Wellingborough Museum – History Walk
Wellingborough Museum 12 Castle Way, WellingboroughStarting at Wellingborough Museum. Revisit the historic shops which used to be in the town centre, Wellingborough’s market and the parish church.
Rushden Museum
Rushden Museum The Old Stable Block, Rushden Hall Park,, Hall Avenue, RushdenOpen 2pm - 4pm. Gain an insight into the town's history with a visit to the museum.
Blue Badge Guided Walk of Ecton
World's End Pub Earls Barton, NorthamptonA favoured spot, blacksmiths and bells; litotes and literacy, pews, palmers and presidents.
Nathan Carter
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, NorthamptonAs one of Ireland’s biggest live music acts, Nathan Carter is fast becoming one of the UK’s most prolific touring artists, with his energetic showmanship proving irresistible for fans. Growing up in a house where Country and Western music filled the air, Nathan was exposed to classic songs of Johnny Cash, Don Williams and Dolly Parton.
The Floyd Effect
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughThe music of Pink Floyd as it was meant to be experienced. Pink Floyd’s recording career spanned almost three decades and, for its 2019 tour, The Floyd Effect has chosen two of the band’s most remarkable albums to create its Wall Around The Moon tour. Forty years after its release, The Wall (1979) remains a classic of the genre. Sit back and enjoy The Floyd Effect as the band takes you on a journey through the music of Pink Floyd.
Bat Walk
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenThe Nene Wetlands is a brilliant place to see and hear bats, with four species regularly being recorded.
Rushden Museum
Rushden Museum The Old Stable Block, Rushden Hall Park,, Hall Avenue, RushdenOpen 2pm - 4pm. Gain an insight into the town's history with a visit to the museum.