Events Calendar
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
The Euro Finals Shootout
Santa PodDay 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, WellingboroughJohn 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, StibbingtonJoin 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
Jeyes of Earls Barton
26-28 The Square, Earls BartonExplore 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
Open Water Swimming
Nene ParkOpen 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 TrustNene 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, NorthamptonWe 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, NorthamptonWe 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 CathedralA giant representation of the lunar surface, created by the renowned sculptor and artist Peter Walker using imagery from NASA.
Tear and Repair Exhibition
Peterborough CathedralA 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 SquareA 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
60 miles by Road or Rail pop-up
Northampton Market SquareJoin 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
The Land Rover Owner Show
The East of England Showground PeterboroughThe 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.
Nene Wetlands Little Bug’s Club
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenLet your little ones explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area. These new weekly sessions for 2-5 year olds are a great place for little ones to explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the ... Read More
The Chester House Estate Live Tour
Wellingborough EmbankmentAs part of the Nene Valley Festival we are giving you the opportunity to take a look around with a free live Tour of The Chester House Estate; a nationally significant heritage site, being one of the few places in the country which can demonstrate over 10,000 years of human activity. The unique selling point of The Chester House Estate ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Guided Bat Walk
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenExplore the nature reserve after dark and find out more about these amazing nocturnal mammals! The Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve is an ideal habitat for bats and a great place to see and hear them, with 5 different species regularly being recorded. Join us for one of our popular evening bat walks around Skew Bridge Lake (also known as 'Bat ... Read More
Johnny Ball’s – Wonders Beyond Numbers Tour
The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton“It is hard to think of the live-wire Johnny Ball as an 81 year old, so sharp is his mind and so keen is he on his favourite subject, Maths. He has delighted us before and will do so again talking about “Wonders Beyond Numbers”: A Brief History of all things Mathematical. Don’t underestimate this master communicator who has no ... Read More
Be Bop A Lula
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughThe West End smash hit arrives for a major new tour, starring the giants of Rock’n’Roll Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury and Buddy Holly! Relive the original tours that unleashed Rock'n'Roll to the world, recreated and performed by some of the UK’s most talented singers and live musicians. From Cochran's searing guitar riffs, Vincent's menacingly moody stage presence, Fury's ... Read More
Rory Cowlam: The Secret Life of a Vet
Rory Cowlam, otherwise known as Rory the Vet speaks frequently on animal welfare, mental health and is known for his open, heartfelt approach to his work. As a young boy, growing up in the countryside, he fell in love with the creatures that could be found both at home and in the neighbouring farms and fields. There was never any ... Read More