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
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
NSRA Hot Rod Drags
Santa PodNow celebrating the 33rd annual Original Hot Rod Drags, supported by the NSRA. It’s a hot rod show at the race track! The usual, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ formula with Pre ’73 RWYB, invited race classes, Wild Bunch, fireworks and much more. See you at the track.
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.
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
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.
Dr Faustus
Peterborough CathedralLaughing Tree Theatre brings you a stripped back version of Christopher Marlowe’s enduring tale of sin and corruption brought about by lust for power. Doctor Faustus is a brilliant, arrogant scholar, whose thirst for knowledge and influence leads him to summon the demon Mephistopheles, demanding from him power and dominion over the occult arts. Mephistopheles agrees, but the price is ... Read More