Events Calendar

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

Chester House Estate – Father Christmas Experience

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough

Join us for our first Christmas at the Chester House Estate. Meet Father Christmas and his elves in his magical winter wonderland grotto and receive a very special early Christmas present. Before you leave you may like to purchase a professional photo or souvenir. The Father Christmas visit at Chester House is a shared group experience, the timed session with ... Read More

£7 – £13

Nene Park – Christmas Glass Making Workshop

Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU

Enjoy using your creative skills to design and make unique fused glass Christmas decorations; they will definitely be a talking point for your Christmas visitors! The sessions will be led by June Massey, Member of the Creative Glass Guild.  No previous experience required.  All ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult. Your glass will be fired ... Read More

£20

Delapre Abbey – Candlelit Tours

Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey

Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd, Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd, Wednesday 29th December Tours at 6pm and 7pm £15 per person. Price includes mulled wine and a mince pie Experience the Abbey by candlelight on this wonderfully festive, special out-of-hours tour. Step back in time and soak up the stories, sights, and sounds of by-gone festivities. Once ... Read More

£15

Northampton Museum – Knit and Natter

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton

Every Friday 12.30 to 1.30pm FREE Looking for a way to unwind after a busy week? Come along to our Knit & Natter sessions, every Friday lunchtime, led by experienced knitters Debra Cox and Louise Hannam-Jones. Bring your own knitting and have a bite to eat in the new museum café. Drop in – no bookings required but please purchase ... Read More

Free

Castle Theatre – Sleeping Beauty

The Castle Theatre Wellingborough

Get ready for the pantomime you've been dreaming of & awaken to a world of wonders this Christmas! Join us this Christmas as we transform the much-loved classic story into a fun-filled family panto, full of songs, dances and even a firey Dragon! Cursed by the jealous Wicked Queen on her 16th birthday, the beautiful Princess falls into a deep ... Read More

£10

Rushden Lakes – Handmade and Vintage Fair

Rushden Lakes Rushden

Handmade and Vintage Fair is back this December. Located at the Central Boulevard, be sure to come down and have a chance to shop small, local traders, handmade artisan goods and vintage treasures!

Free

Nene Park – Christmas Card, quilling Workshop

Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU

Quilling is the art of rolled, shaped, and glued paper that results in creating a unified, decorative design. At the workshop, you will learn the techniques to create the design you are looking for. Depending on the intracacy of your design, you will be able to make between one and four cards. All materials and tools are provided for the workshop. ... Read More

£12

Rushden Lakes – Record Fair

Rushden Lakes Rushden

Come join us at the Boathouse Rushden Lakes for some crate diggin - Thousands of 7", 12" & LP's, a small selection of CD's, sleeves, cleaners and frames too. You can find us at Canoe2 Rushden lakes - on the boardwalk. Lots to see and lots to do so don't miss out!   Vinyl Coffee was set up by Jason ... Read More

Free