Events Calendar

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.

Nene Park – RYA Powerboat Level 2 & Youth RYA Sailing – Stage 2
Nene ParkRYA Power Boat Level 2; Power boat training is a key skill to know how to operate a powered craft safely and appropriately. To do this you can attend a course with us to achieve an RYA Level 2 Power Boat Certificate. During this 2 day course at Nene Outdoors, you will be trained to drive and manoeuvre the craft in ... 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

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.

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

Wildlife Trusts – Little Bug’s Club
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenThe 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

Peterborough Cathedral – Gallery View or Moon with a View
Peterborough CathedralOn 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

Irchester Country Park – Natter-Jills
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, OundleWe are looking forward to our next 'Natter-Jills' and 'Natural Minds' sessions for adults. 'Natter-Jills' = Irchester Country Park 18th October 10.30am-12.30pm. We'll be taking a gentle stroll around this beautiful park while having a good old natter. All topped off with a relaxing natural water colour session - no previous art experience required at all! - it's all about ... Read More

Sacrewell Farm – Make a Three Legged Stool!
Sacrewell Farm Great North Road, PeterboroughSaturday 16th & 17th October Full day course 9.30 – 4.00pm Our experienced tutor will guide you through each step of making a greenwood stool. You will create your stool using unseasoned wood and hand tools. Please wear stout shoes and your second best clothes, as you will be working outside. To book workshop please email: nenecoppicingandcrafts@gmail.com

1940s Dance Evening
Rushden Station Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0AW John Clark Way, RushdenJoin us for a nostalgic evening dance. Tunes from the 40’s will ring out, around the Goods Shed, So get your dancing shoes polished, & join in the fun. Admission charges to apply.

The Castle Theatre – Abbamania
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughYou can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life! Celebrating 47 Years of ABBA Europe’s leading abba tribute, Abbamania, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance live on stage. Abbamania’s widely acclaimed tribute to Abba is a sensational two hour show featuring record breaking and timeless hits from Waterloo to Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Fernando and Chiquitita all of ... Read More

The Castle Theatre – CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughNo one knows who the killer is, not even the cast! (“The slickest and quickest improv at the Fringe” - Wee review) Delve into a world of comedy and crime and put these improvisers through their paces. Crime Scene Improvisation creates a 100% brand-new who-dunnit every show to solve an outlandish murder invented by the audience. Someone’s kicked the bucket. ... Read More