Events Calendar
Treewilder
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, OundleTreewilder is an exhibition of site-responsive interventions, sculptures and video work set in Barnwell Country Park aiming to encourage visitors to explore the woodland space throughout autumn and winter. Guest curated by Angela Kingston, the exhibition features work by Denise de Cordova, Delaine Le Bas, Kim L Pace, Jennet Thomas, Danny Treacy, and Johannes Zits. Suggestive of both the words ... Read More
The Architecture Tour
Peterborough CathedralFor a limited time only, we will be offering a special guided tour focused entirely on the Cathedral's construction and how it has changed over the centuries. You will explore the site of the Cathedral's medieval Lady Chapel, the iconic West Front, the Norman Nave, the Tudor New Building and much more. The tour lasts around 90 minutes and takes ... 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
The Night Before Christmas
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, NorthamptonTwas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse… Having enchanted children at Christmas time for more than 200 years this popular festive poem bursts into life in a magical and immersive production for under 7s and their grown-ups. Watch in amazement as Father Christmas and his reindeer fly through ... Read More
Winter Light Trail
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyStep into a breath-taking, illuminated woodland trail this Christmas! With an all new, longer trail for 2022. Discover an array of magical light installations with a brand-new trail experience that spans over 1¼ miles throughout the stunning woodland, walled garden and grounds of Delapré Abbey.
The Beginning, by Luxmuralis
Peterborough Cathedral Peterborough, UK, PeterboroughSee Peterborough Cathedral transformed by light in this spectacular sound and light presentation for all the family. The Beginning, created by Luxmuralis, promises to be a stunning experience for all the family and the perfect way to begin looking towards Christmas. It is an art installation using projected light and sound, based around the Nativity story and timed to coincide with the start ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Nature Journaling with Make and Do Crafts
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenJoin us in the stunning location of the Wildlife Trust's Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre and have a look at winter landscapes in a more abstract way using mixed media, all under the guidance of Liz and Diane from Make and Do Crafts. Suitable for Adults, Beginners
Game of Goose Family Trail
Lyveden LyvedenGet outside this winter and discover a favourite Tudor board game - Game of Goose. Pull on your wellies and explore nature with this family-friendly trail. Discover family-friendly activities in the grounds at Lyveden and take home a mini version of the Game of Goose to colour and play at home.
Architecture Tours
Peterborough CathedralFind out about the Cathedral's unique architectural history on this special guided tour looking at construction and change over the centuries. Explore the site of the Cathedral's medieval Lady Chapel, the iconic West Front, the Norman nave, the Tudor New Building and much more. The tour lasts around 90 minutes and takes a route outside and inside. It will go ... Read More
Christmas at Ferry Meadows
Nene ParkExperience the magic of Christmas at Nene Park this winter. From 25 November to 2 January, the heart of Ferry Meadows will be transformed for Christmas, with an open-air ice rink, mini Christmas market and vintage fun fair, festooned with twinkling lights and festive garlands. Park visitors can glide into the festive season on our eco-friendly synthetic ice rink, open ... Read More
A Tudor Family Caroling
Lyveden LyvedenJoin in with singers from Eboracum Baroque with a festive programme of music and family favourites in the Green Dining room at Lyveden.
Architecture Tours
Peterborough CathedralFind out about the Cathedral's unique architectural history on this special guided tour looking at construction and change over the centuries. Explore the site of the Cathedral's medieval Lady Chapel, the iconic West Front, the Norman nave, the Tudor New Building and much more. The tour lasts around 90 minutes and takes a route outside and inside. It will go ... Read More