Events Calendar

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Creative Connections Workshops

Stanwick Lakes

“Experience how savouring nature can soothe the mind and boost your creativity" Enrol on this free mindfulness workshop, taking you through 6 sessions delivered online between July and September, with an option to attend a final face-to-face workshop at Stanwick Lakes. Sessions are run by Outdoor Tribe and are fully funded by the Nenescape Landscape Scheme as part of their Extracts ... Read More

Free
Ongoing

Jeyes of Earls Barton

26-28 The Square, Earls Barton

Explore Our Museums and Exhibitions The Jeyes Museums & Exhibitions were crowned winners of The Judges Special Award for ‘Unique Heritage Experience’ at The Northamptonshire’s Museum & Historic Houses Forum 2014. Take a stroll through Jeyes Jetty and up the stairs where you will find our collection of quaint and quirky exhibitions. We are not your ordinary museum and we aim to offer something ... Read More

Free

Open Water Swimming

Nene Park

Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors.  Whether you are training for a triathlon or just want to take part in an activity which is sociable as well as good for you. Swimming takes place around a 400m course in Gunwade lake, ... Read More

Nene Park Trust

Nene Park Trust

Nene Park is a large area of park land to the west of Peterborough and is the region's favourite place to get outdoors and enjoy nature. It is made up of six different areas: Ferry Meadows, Orton Meadows, Orton Mere, Woodston Reach, Thorpe Meadows and The Rural Estate made up of parkland, meadows, woodlands and lakes. The River Nene runs through all the areas connecting them together. Take ... Read More

We Are Northampton Exhibition

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton

We Are Northampton celebrates the town’s rich heritage and gives visitors from near and far an opportunity to explore Northampton’s character through a sense of identity and place. Displays and interactives explore places of special significance and highlight the unique characteristics of the borough’s different neighbourhoods. Notable residents both past and present, iconic buildings, events, activities, groups and clubs will ... Read More

Big Summer Hunt

Nene Park Trust

The Nene Park Big Summer Hunt activity runs throughout the six week summer holiday and will see participants busily solving puzzles across Nene Park and be in with the chance of winning exciting prizes! Find out more at www.nenepark.org.uk/big-summer-hunt

Free

The Nature Olympics

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough

This self-led event includes fun sporting challenges using various play equipment around our site, nature related hidden questions and a nature related scavenger hunt. Unleash your sporting talents whilst discovering the sports stars of Stanwick Lakes! £2.75 per activity leaflet. To celebrate the Olympics 2021 in Tokyo and our Natureworks project, we have created The Nature Olympics here at Stanwick ... Read More

£2.75

Nature Olympics

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough

*FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN FOR ALL AGES!* This self-led event includes fun sporting challenges using various play equipment around our site, nature related hidden questions and a nature related scavenger hunt. Unleash your sporting talents whilst discovering the sports stars of Stanwick Lakes! £2.75 per activity leaflet. To celebrate the Olympics 2021 in Tokyo and our Natureworks project, we have created The ... Read More

Park Explorer Challenge

Nene Park Trust

The Park Explorer Challenge is back this summer! Aimed at younger children and their families, a new Park Explorer Challenge will be shared each Monday throughout the summer holiday, starting on 26th July. Activities will be set across Nene Park, and will include puzzles, quizzes and spotter games. Download the challenge chart and update your progress each week, using the ... Read More

Free
Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Nene Park Trust

Come along to our drop-in session and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. There may be a wait on the day due to the number of people attending. Suitable Age: 3yrs + Meeting point: Lynch Lake pond dipping platform Cost: Donations welcome

Free
Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Nene Park Trust

Come along to our drop-in session and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. There may be a wait on the day due to the number of people attending. Suitable Age: 3yrs + Meeting point: Lynch Lake pond dipping platform Cost: Donations welcome

Free
Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Nene Park Trust

Come along to our drop-in session and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. There may be a wait on the day due to the number of people attending. Suitable Age: 3yrs + Meeting point: Lynch Lake pond dipping platform Cost: Donations welcome

Free
Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Nene Park Trust

Come along to our drop-in session and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. There may be a wait on the day due to the number of people attending. Suitable Age: 3yrs + Meeting point: Lynch Lake pond dipping platform Cost: Donations welcome

Free
Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Nene Park Trust

Come along to our drop-in session and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. There may be a wait on the day due to the number of people attending. Suitable Age: 3yrs + Meeting point: Lynch Lake pond dipping platform Cost: Donations welcome

Free
Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Drop-in Pond Dipping Sessions

Nene Park Trust

Come along to our drop-in session and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. There may be a wait on the day due to the number of people attending. Suitable Age: 3yrs + Meeting point: Lynch Lake pond dipping platform Cost: Donations welcome

Free