Events Calendar

All Day

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

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

NSRA Hot Rod Drags

Santa Pod

Now 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.

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

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.

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.

Dr Faustus

Peterborough Cathedral

Laughing 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

£10

The Castle Theatre – Sounds of the 60’s Live with Tony Blackburn

The Castle Theatre Wellingborough

Sounds Of The 60s Live Tour Featuring Tony Blackburn Extends Into 2021 *Additional dates added due to phenomenal demand* Due to the phenomenal success of BBC Radio 2’s Sounds Of The 60s LIVE, which toured the UK throughout 2019, a raft of new dates have been added with the show now running into 2021. Hosted by DJ royalty Tony Blackburn, ... Read More

£32 – £42

Nene Park – Wild Home Educator Sessions

Nene Park

We are pleased to welcome back our home educators group although we have a few changes to meet current covid secure processes Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme.  Sessions run on the second ... Read More

£5.50
Event Series Living Nativity

Living Nativity

Peterborough Cathedral Peterborough, UK, Peterborough

Join Mary, Joseph, a Roman Centurion and donkeys from Sacrewell Farm for this live re-enactment of the Nativity story. Be inspired as you see this costumed re-enactment of the Nativity Story progress through the Cathedral grounds. The Living Nativity will take place twice, at 10.30am and 2pm. Entry is free – donations are welcome.

Event Series Peterborough Cathedral Highlights Tour

Peterborough Cathedral Highlights Tour

Peterborough Cathedral

The ground level route around the Cathedral takes roughly one hour and explores the key features the building's history and architecture. The tour is free as part of the Nene Valley Festival and lasts approximately 1 hour. Booking is not usually necessary, but if you want to be sure of a place, please book online using the links below. Given ... Read More