Events Calendar
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
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughWe all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Terrible Tudors live on stage! From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry's headless wives and his punch up with the ... Read More
Northampton Castle and Heritage Park
Chalk Lane, Northampton, , Northamptonshire, NN1 2RWTake a short tour of the site of Northampton Castle, one of the most important Mediaeval castles. Sadly most of the castle was lost when railway marshalling yards were built in the 19th century, but enough of the site remains to give a picture of this imposing; one of the biggest British castles At Northampton, there was once a massive ... Read More
Free Archaeological Archive Tour
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughThis tour by the ARC Curator and/or our team of volunteers will show visitors the ARC building which stores the archaeological archives from excavations carried out in Northamptonshire and explain how we curate the objects. We will also show some highlights we have within our collections. Please be aware there is a chance you may see human remains during this ... Read More
Northampton Castle and Heritage Park
Chalk Lane, Northampton, , Northamptonshire, NN1 2RWTake a short tour of the site of Northampton Castle, one of the most important Mediaeval castles. Sadly most of the castle was lost when railway marshalling yards were built in the 19th century, but enough of the site remains to give a picture of this imposing; one of the biggest British castles At Northampton, there was once a massive ... Read More
2022 Soundle Weekend
The Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle 7 West Street, OundleAs a brand new venture the inaugural Soundle music festival will become a regular feature in the Oundle music calendar where multiple genres of music will be brought together in one place! This first one will feature artists covering rock music, progressive rock, folk rock music and a little traditional thrown in. Headlined by Solstice on the Saturday night and ... Read More
GTI Festival
Santa PodOver the years, from the very first GTI Festival events in the late 1980s, the shows have attracted hordes of Volkswagen enthusiasts to several different venues around the UK. The GTI Festival and GTI International were for a decade or more, just about the only specialist water cooled VW events of the year. The GTI Festival is now a Final ... Read More
Madama Butterfly (Royal Opera House – Broadcast)
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughThe Royal Opera (12A) Sung in Italian with English subtitles Recorded screening. ‘Love cannot kill: it brings new life.’ On a starlit night in Nagasaki, these are the words spoken by American soldier Pinkerton to young geisha Cio-Cio-San. But as they both learn, words and promises carelessly spoken can have indelible consequences. With a score that includes Butterfly’s aria, 'Un ... Read More
Family Fish & Chips
Wansford Railway StationEnjoy a family trip on board a heritage train whilst you all tuck into a freshly cooked chippy tea from Fryz of Bretton Chip Shop. Your ticket will reserve a seat on the 14:20 train that departs Wansford Station and your pre-ordered meal will be served to your table when you get to Orton Mere Station. So it's All Aboard ... Read More
London Concertante: A Night at the Opera
Peterborough CathedralReturning by popular demand, following their Vivaldi concert in April, London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures. Their programme includes works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart – some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Cosi fan Tutti and so much ... Read More
Talon – The Best of Eagles
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough25th Anniversary Tour Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and the 25th Anniversary Tour will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin' Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. ... Read More
War of the Worlds (On a Budget)
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughStep aside HG Wells, take a break Jeff Wayne, go back to your trailer Tom Cruise, Lamphouse is tackling War of the Worlds and they’re doing it… on a budget! War of Worlds (on a budget) features one man, a loop pedal, a ukulele, lots of cardboard, many many hats and several absolutely terrifying (definitely not made out of paper) ... Read More