Events Calendar
Urban – Renowned Street Art Exhibition
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughRenowned street art by some of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists will be on display at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery in a major new exhibition. An exhibition of major national importance, ‘Urban’ will include original works by graffiti artist Banksy, Damien Hirst, My Dog Sighs, the Connor Brothers, Blek le Rat, Pure Evil, and other prominent artists. ‘Urban’ will open on 11 December and ... Read More
Oliver!
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughConsider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist. Oliver! is a musical theatre masterpiece, featuring many well-known songs, such as I’d Do Anything, Consider Yourself and Food Glorious Food. Book now to see the streets of Victorian England brought to life by the students of Top Hat Theatre School.
Children’s Fused Glass Workshop
Nene ParkJoin June from Semperart at this workshop, especially for children to make their own unique fused glass. During the session you will * Develop a design that June has created especially for this workshop, you can choose to make either a dragonfly or a butterfly. * Choose a variety of coloured glass to create your design There are two workshops at 10:30 ... Read More
Electric Boat Trips
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUEnjoy a tranquil trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene on our electrically-powered passenger boat. The 45 minute pre-bookable trips will depart at weekend during term time and further dates available during the school holidays from the Visitor Centre Jetty at 11am, 12noon, 2pm, and 3pm Tickets are £8 per person, under 3yrs go free Disclaimer: We reserve ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Best of British Car Show
Santa PodThe time to celebrate Britain is now and what better way to celebrate the pinnacle of British engineering than with a cavalcade of British cars at Santa Pod Raceway, Santa Pod will host the best the British motor industry has to offer. From the finest models to leave the UK’s production lines to the quirky additions from the cottage industries ... Read More
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUPower 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 a safe and controlled way. ... Read More
Z to A of Animals – Poetry Performances and Activities
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUPoet Mark Grist will be performing extracts from a new poetry performance exploring why animals might be brave or nervous, with a poem for each letter of the alphabet. Join us to hear about some of the brave animals that inhabit the Park and take part in poetry activities. No need to book, drop in activities suitable for 8yrs+, but ... Read More
Ballads of Northamptonshire
Boughton HouseEnjoy champagne, canapes and an evening of poetry and song given by Countertenor, James Laing and Soprano, Hannah Ely in the magnificent Great Hall of Boughton House. The recital brings to life old Northamptonshire legends in a sparkling programme of music ranging from Purcell to Finzi to evoke the spirit of the tales 6:30pm- Tour of selected rooms (optional) 7:00pm- ... Read More