Events Calendar
Ranger Stu’s Halloween Special!
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughRanger Stu is back by popular demand … and this time with a TERRIFYING TWIST! Join Ranger Stu this Halloween for the most spooky twist on his family friendly show, this time you’ll be able to get up close and personal with him most creepy creatures – a lucky few children will get to personally interact with some spine tingling ... Read More
The Chester HAUNTED House Estate October Half Term 2022
Do you dare visit the Chester HAUNTED House Estate this October half term?! October 22nd – 30th 2022 BOOK HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY PASSPORTS HERE Join us for: · PYO fresh pumpkin at our giant patch! · Visit the carving station where our experts will be on hand to help you carve your perfect design (make all the mess here instead of ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Half Term
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenFrom spooky Halloween trails and bug hunting to autumn nature crafts...there's so much to do at the Nene Wetlands this half term! https://bit.ly/3ThUWq0
Stanwick Lakes Halloween Trail
Stanwick LakesWatch out! How many eerie eyes will be on you, as you take on our half-term Halloween trail around Stanwick Lakes? Help Hazel, the Windswept Witch, from Saturday 22nd - Monday 31st October: Hazel the Witch hovered over the Lakes ...on a windy day - she’d made a mistake! The winds wobbled Hazel, whipped her around, her beloved belongings, fell ... Read More
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
Wood Carving Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughWood carving course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve! Have you ever wanted to learn the traditional craft of Wood Carving? This one day course is suitable for those just starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further. The day starts with the introduction of the tools and the techniques and materials used ... Read More
An Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonA one-day workshop based on a step-by-step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference. The process will cover: Using oil paints The typical proportions of the face Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph The use of line, tone, and value to create the portrait Cordell is an experienced painter who will also provide supporting handouts ... Read More
The Sixteen: An Old Belief
Peterborough CathedralThe Sixteen's 2022 Choral Pilgrimage is centred around Hubert Parry's powerful 'Songs of Farewell'. Alongside this emotional work are three pieces by poet and lutenist Thomas Campion, Herbert Howells's 'Take him, earth for cherishing', and a new work by award-winning composer Cecilia McDowall. Programme Parry Songs of Farewell medieval carol Deo gracias, Anglia medieval carol Saint Thomas honour we medieval carol O blessed Lord ... Read More
Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughIn a show that has been described as “absolutely amazing” and “truly authentic”, take a trip down memory lane as you hear the best songs from The Commitments and The Blues Brothers in a full live-band experience. Get your dancing shoes on, as Jake and Elwood meet Deco and Jimmy in a fantastic experience where Chicago Blues meets Dublin Soul. ... Read More
Wood Carving Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughWood carving course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve! Have you ever wanted to learn the traditional craft of Wood Carving? This one day course is suitable for those just starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further. The day starts with the introduction of the tools and the techniques and materials used ... Read More