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

The Euro Finals Shootout

Santa Pod

Day Tickets from £35 Kids 5 to 15 £5, under 5's Free Santa Pod’s most prestigious Drag Racing event featuring some of Europe’s finest teams. The 2021 FIA and FIM Championships are not taking place this year but we will be bringing you as many of the racers as possible for the newly named European Finals Shootout! Plus Jet Cars, ... Read More

John Clare Contemplative Trail

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough

John Clare, the 'peasant poet' was born in Helpston near Peterborough and died in Northampton. His life began at one end of the Nene Valley and ended at the other. Clare was an eagle-eyed naturalist and his work reflects the effects of the early intensification of farming, including the loss of several species of flora and fauna. He also wrote about himself, ... Read More

Thomas – Fest 21

Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington

Join Thomas for his very first Festival Thomas-Fest on Sat 11th & Sun 12th Sept. There will be music, bubbles, a Festival  Wristband,  a crafting area, balloons, cakes, glitter tattoos, a candy cart, unicorn hair station, knots corner & ice-creams. Thomas is really excited as this will be his first Festival and is really proud to be part of The Nene ... Read More

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

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

One Small Step

Peterborough Cathedral

A giant representation of the lunar surface, created by the renowned sculptor and artist Peter Walker using imagery from NASA.

Tear and Repair Exhibition

Peterborough Cathedral

A textile exhibition created by the artist Nicola Moody, giving a unique insight into the heart-wrenching struggles of five women. Created by the Christian fine-artist Nicola Moody, the display is a ‘textile language’, giving voice to issues such as addiction, prostitution and crime. These issues will be etched into fabrics set against the back-cloth of the Cathedral's New Buillding. Five ... Read More

Cogenhoe Village Heritage Trail

Northampton Market Square

A Green Plaque tour through the village of Cogenhoe. A self-guided tour through the village of Cogenhoe following the trail of Green Plaques on historically significant buildings. A leaflet is available by email with a guide map plus an explanatory brochure for each location. For these resources, please email 'ENQUIRIES@COGENHOEHERITAGE.ORG.UK' 1 Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1LT Additional Information ... Read More

Free

60 miles by Road or Rail pop-up

Northampton Market Square

Join 60 Miles by Road or Rail in a celebration of Northampton and Corby’s New Town heritage. Explore written and recorded memories from residents past and present and enjoy interacting with our pop-up multimedia exhibition. Suitable for all ages. Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW Friday 10 September: 10.00 - 16.00 Saturday 11 September: 10.00 - 17.00 Sunday 12 September: 11.00 ... Read More

Free

The Land Rover Owner Show

The East of England Showground Peterborough

The ever-popular LRO Show is gearing up to celebrate all things Land Rover this September 11–12th, at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. As we see a growing number of people wanting to get out and enjoy outdoor events in the UK, tickets for the two-day extravaganza are on sale now – and will be selling fast.

Guided Walk with a Ranger

Nene Park

Join one of our Rangers; Ian for a 6 mile walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding area. Ian will highlight various points of interest along the way and you can ask any questions about the park and it's history. Gain confidence walking in the rural estate and find new routes you may not have explored before. Suitable for: 12yrs + ... Read More

£2.50

St John the Baptist Church

St. John the Baptist Church, Church Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XB Peterborough Parish Church (named after St John the Baptist and so often referred to simply as St John’s) is the historic parish church for Peterborough. It is a Grade I listed building and designated as a Major Parish Church. St John’s is situated in a prominent position in the ... Read More

Heritage Talk – The Source of the Sauces’

Jeyes 26-28 The Square, Earls Barton

The tale of two Northampton born Victorian brothers, Philadelphus Jeyes and John Jeyes - "chymist & druggist" - businessman and producer of Jeyes Northamptonshire sauce in 1835. 9.30am arrival for breakfast baps and hot drinks followed by a talk and Q and A with Georgina Jeyes.

£10

Free Let’s Fish! – Wellingborough – Learn to Fish sessions – WDNAC

Wellingborough Embankment

Ever wanted to learn to fish but didn’t know where to start? Join us at one of our free, award-winning Let's Fish! events. About this event Learn to fish with our team of professionally qualified angling coaches. All the bait and equipment is provided, so all you need to do is book in and turn up on the day. Booking information ... Read More

The Perfect Wildlife Pond– how to make one & how to maintain it.’

Tickets are now on sale for our next talk in our 2021/2022 webinar series: 'The Perfect Wildlife Pond– how to make one & how to maintain it.' Taking place on 14th Sep, 7pm   Froglife Friends can attend for FREE so keep an eye on your inboxes for your exclusive invite! Not a Froglife Friend yet? Sign up here  

£4