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
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
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.
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