Events Calendar
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
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
Nene Park – Holiday Trail
Ferry MeadowsComplete a trail around Ferry Meadows and claim a prize at the end! Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. Available every day during October Half Term from 10am - 4:00pm. £1 per sheet. No need to book; just ... Read More
Wildlife Trusts October half term events
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenThis half term the Wildlife Trusts have lots of fantastic activities for you! Saturday 23rd-Sunday 31st October 10am - 3.30pm £3 per trail £ 2WTBCN members; Brilliant Bone Trail - Match all the bones to the animals and follow the clues round the lake Monday 25th October 10.30am - 2.30pm £2 - £5 per craft; Crafty Monday - Halloween special ... Read More
Stanwick Lakes – Halloween Trail
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughThis Halloween, visit and explore the Spooktacular trail at Stanwick Lakes! From the 25th October – 31st October. Earn your Witch or Wizard powers by helping The Stanwick Sorceress remember the spell for her magic potion. Use her ‘Book of Spells’ to follow the spooktacular trail and find all of the missing ingredients…but beware, it is Halloween after all! Mwahaha! This family fun ... Read More
Peterborough Cathedral – One Giant Leap returns!
Peterborough CathedralBack for half term, by popular demand, is our 90 minute children's activity session is inspired by the Apollo 11 moon landing. It includes the famous teddy bear parachute jump! It's time for our young visitors to help teddy with his astronaut training - as he parachutes from high up in the cathedral. See him "falling-with-style", help him fold up ... Read More
Peterborough Cathedral – Science Interaction
Peterborough CathedralThe Cambridge Science Centre will be offering hands-on activities and hosting drop-in demonstrations of scientific wonders! The team from Cambridge offers a fantastic interactive display in which all ages can become involved in some fun learning all about the wonders of the scientific world. On Monday 25th and Thursday 28th October, special demonstrations will be given. Unsupervised activities are available on ... Read More
Lego Week
Rushden Station Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0AW John Clark Way, RushdenEnjoy half term. Bring your youngster along to the Goods Shed, & have fun constructing exciting Lego Creations. We will, of course, have a selection of refreshments available for everyone. We suggest that everyone is at least 5 years old.
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery – Myths & Legends
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughFind out about some of the local and well-known myths and legends with our family craft activities and Museum trail. Entry to this event and the Museum is free, no booking required. Open 10:00 - 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm daily)
Wildlife Trusts – October Half Term Events
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenThe Wildlife Trust have put together some fantastic opportunities for you! Wednesday 27th October 10.30 - 2.30 £6 Per child, WTBCN member £4: Spooky Skulls and Brilliant Bones - Investigate a selection of skulls and dissect and owl pellet Thursday 28th October 10.30am - 12pm £6 Per child, WTBCN member £4: Pond dipping and bug hunting - get up close ... Read More
Wildlife Trusts – Watch and Youth Rangers
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenThe Wildlife Trusts are opening up opportunities for Children aged 7-17 years to learn more about wildlife and get involved with habitat management and monitoring. The following options are currently available; Wednesday 27th October £8 per child or £6 WTBCN members; Small Mammal Survey at Summer Leys Nature Reserve - setting and baiting longworth traps Thursday 28th October £6 per ... Read More
Country Parks; ‘Stick-Tas-Tick’
Fermyn Woods Country Park Fermyn Woods Country ParkThe popular 'Stick-Tas-Tik' event is back! How many things can you do with a stick?! Den Building to fire ligting...sticky sticks to bug homes...bows and arrows to stick crafts...and much more 'stick-tas-tick' fun! 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm £15 per family (Max 2 adults and 3 children) Suitable for 4+ years Please book via; EducationRangers.NNC@northnorthants.gov.uk Car park ... Read More
Sacrewell Farm – Blacksmithing Taster session
Sacrewell Farm Great North Road, PeterboroughWe give a discount to those who book taster sessions online. It’s just £20 for your half hour of blacksmithing and admission to the farm for the day (see standard admission prices here). Make a simple coathook, bottle opener or heart pendant in this half hour session, which is recommended for absolute beginners. We’re sure you’ll learn something new and enjoy the ... Read More
Peterborough Cathedral – Star Dome Inflatable Planetarium
Peterborough CathedralThe National Space Centre in Leicester bring their amazing inflatable planetarium to the Cathedral to give tours of the night sky. Join a presenter from the National Space Centre, and be guided through a tour of the night sky. Without the problem of light pollution you will be able to spot hundreds of amazing stars, you will be shown the ... Read More
Abingdon Park – Weaving workshop for Children
Abington Park Park Avenue South, NorthamptonCome and have a go at weaving your own piece of fabric using techniques as old as the Vikings. Suitable for children aged six and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Thursday 28 October 10.30-11.15am, 11.30am-12.15pm, 1-1.45pm, 2-2.45pm or 3-3.45pm Northampton Museum & Art Gallery £3 per child – advance booking required
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery – Ghost Walks
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughStalk the streets this Halloween with our costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough's most haunted locations. Listen closely to the city's more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told... Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. Tours last around ... Read More
Halloween Ghost Walks
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughStalk the streets this Halloween with our costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough's most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city's more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told... Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. Plese note these ... Read More
Halloween Ghost Walks
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughStalk the streets this Halloween with our costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough's most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city's more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told... Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. Plese note these ... Read More
Halloween Ghost Walks
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughStalk the streets this Halloween with our costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough's most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city's more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told... Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. Plese note these ... Read More
Halloween Ghost Walks
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughStalk the streets this Halloween with our costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough's most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city's more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told... Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. Plese note these ... Read More
Halloween Ghost Walks
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughStalk the streets this Halloween with our costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough's most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city's more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told... Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. Plese note these ... Read More