Events Calendar

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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

Nene Park – Holiday Trail

Ferry Meadows

Complete 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

£1

Wildlife Trusts October half term events

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden

This 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

£2 – £7.50

Stanwick Lakes – Halloween Trail

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough

This 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

£2.75

Lego Week

Rushden Station Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0AW John Clark Way, Rushden

Enjoy 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, Rushden

The 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

£4 – £13.50

Wildlife Trusts – Watch and Youth Rangers

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden

The 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

£4 – £8
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

Event Series Halloween Ghost Walks

Halloween Ghost Walks

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough

Stalk 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

£3 – £16
Event Series Halloween Ghost Walks

Halloween Ghost Walks

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough

Stalk 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

£3 – £16