Events Calendar

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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.

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

Wildlife Trusts – Little Bug’s Club

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden

The Wildlife Trusts weekly sessions for 2-5 years are the perfect place for the little ones to learn about nature, build confidence and gain skills all in the wonderful setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area. All sessions run 10.30am - 12pm £6 per child dates are as followed; Thursday 7th October Thursday 14th October Thursday 21st October   To ... Read More

£6

Peterborough Cathedral – Baby Loss Awareness Service

Peterborough Cathedral

A simple service for anyone who has lost a baby during pregnancy, or at or after birth, however long ago that might be. The service coincides with Baby Loss Awareness Week. Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from 9th to 15th October annually. During this quiet service there will be time for reflection, with gentle music, prayers and the lighting of candles. ... Read More

Free

Peterborough Cathedral – Gallery View or Moon with a View

Peterborough Cathedral

On the dates listed here, you can climb the steep stone steps and see the artwork 'One Small Step' by Peter Walker from above. Gallery View dates Climb up to the first floor gallery to take pictures of family or friends below, or just to capture the artwork, One Small Step by Peter Walker, from above. The Gallery View climbs take roughly ... Read More

£3 – £6

Delapre Abbey – Creative Wellbeing Workshops | Image with Lindsay Jane Hunter

Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey

Pay On Your Terms Taking place in the Coach House at Delapré Abbey The session will be focused on mark making, free drawing and collage and Lindsay will guide you through a series of gentle invitations to respond to in your journal. Although you are likely to generate some powerful images during this session, journaling is a way to be present in ... Read More

TBC

Peterborough Cathedral – Online talk: Peterborough’s Peasant Revolt

Peterborough Cathedral

A warm welcome back to Cromwell Museum Curator, Stuart Orme, who continues our autumn series of online History Talks. The Peasants' Revolt, also named Wat Tyler's Rebellion or the Great Rising, was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381. It had various causes, including the socio-economic and political tensions generated by the Black Death in the 1340s. But how did it manifest itself ... Read More

Free

The Castle Theatre – Omid Djalili: The Good Times Tour

The Castle Theatre Wellingborough

After experimenting with a Zoom gig where he got muted by 639 people and a Drive-in gig where Omid witnessed an audience member get out his car, attach a hose pipe to his exhaust and feed it through the window; multi award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs, on a stage and bringing back the Good Times. Intelligent, always provocative, ... Read More

£26.50