Events Calendar
Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
Get your steam and diesel loco fix here! The museum is home to a collection of exhibits and artefacts, along with many other interesting displays. Address: Irchester Country Park, Irchester NN29 7DL
Apple and Ale – Food Festival
Lyveden Near Oundle, NorthamptonshireJoin us for Lyveden’s first Apple and Ale Festival, discover producers of local ciders, beers and other foody delights. Discover local ciders, beers, and other foody treats at Lyveden's first Apple and Ale Festival. Take a volunteer-led tour of Thomas Tresham's garden and buy heritage-variety apples from Lyveden's own orchard.
Canons Ashby Open Day
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church, and join our volunteers for short pop-up talks about the creative people from our place’s history. Whilst you’re here, pop into the shop to collect a souvenir or treat yourself in the tearoom to a cream tea or a light lunch. Free entry on these days ... Read More
Canoe 2 Nene Valley Festival Offer
canoe2 The Boathouse, Rushden LakesCanoe 2 are delighted to be supporting the Nene Valley Festival. To celebrate, this year we have some offers for the 9-day festival! OFFER LIVE THROUGHOUT THE Nene Valley Festival 20% Off standard Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard/Pedalo & Katakanu Hire, getting on the water 9th to 17th September inclusive Whether it’s half an hour on a pedalo, half-day Kayak Hire, a trip to ... Read More
Jeyes of Earls Barton Open Day
Jeyes 26-28 The Square, Earls BartonJeyes of Earls Barton will be open all weekend and welcoming Northampton Transport Heritage Buses. Jump on to one of their traditional buses and stop off at various local attractions across the county. Jeyes of Earls Barton will be open all weekend for you to shop, lunch and explore. We have an award winning coffee shop, gift and toy shops, ... Read More
Canons Ashby Open Day
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church, and join our volunteers for short pop-up talks about the creative people from our place’s history. Whilst you’re here, pop into the shop to collect a souvenir or treat yourself in the tearoom to a cream tea or a light lunch. Free entry on these days ... Read More
Apple and Ale – Food Festival
Lyveden Near Oundle, NorthamptonshireJoin us for Lyveden’s first Apple and Ale Festival, discover producers of local ciders, beers and other foody delights. Discover local ciders, beers, and other foody treats at Lyveden's first Apple and Ale Festival. Take a volunteer-led tour of Thomas Tresham's garden and buy heritage-variety apples from Lyveden's own orchard.
Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
Get your steam and diesel loco fix here! The museum is home to a collection of exhibits and artefacts, along with many other interesting displays. Address: Irchester Country Park, Irchester NN29 7DL
Apple and Ale – Food Festival
Lyveden Near Oundle, NorthamptonshireJoin us for Lyveden’s first Apple and Ale Festival, discover producers of local ciders, beers and other foody delights. Discover local ciders, beers, and other foody treats at Lyveden's first Apple and Ale Festival. Take a volunteer-led tour of Thomas Tresham's garden and buy heritage-variety apples from Lyveden's own orchard.
Apple and Ale – Food Festival
Lyveden Near Oundle, NorthamptonshireJoin us for Lyveden’s first Apple and Ale Festival, discover producers of local ciders, beers and other foody delights. Discover local ciders, beers, and other foody treats at Lyveden's first Apple and Ale Festival. Take a volunteer-led tour of Thomas Tresham's garden and buy heritage-variety apples from Lyveden's own orchard.
21st Century ABBA LIVE
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughFollowing on from last year’s hugely successful and sell out shows, this is an evening of hit after hit with songs you know and love from Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Super Trouper and many, many more. 21st Century ABBA faithfully recreates all the greatest hits of one of the world’s most famous group combining stunning vocals, ... Read More
21st Century Queen LIVE
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughPrepare for the concert of a lifetime as 21st Century Queen recreates many of the bands best known and loved hits including We Will Rock You, Radio Ga Ga, and possibly the best known single of all time Bohemian Rhapsody. Performing hit after hit of arguably the greatest rock band’s of all time and combining stunning vocals and live musicians, 21st Century Queen promises ... Read More
St. John the Baptist Church, Kingsthorpe Open Day
St John the Baptist Church Achurch, Near Oundle11th / 12th Century Church, with displays outlining it’s history and “The Chained Library” on show. Address: St. John the Baptist Church, The Green, Kingsthorpe NN2 6QD
St Matthew’s Church Tour
The building was designed by local architect Matthew Henry Holding in 13th Century Gothic style. The foundation stone was laid on St Matthew’s Day in 1891. The church was dedicated on St Matthew’s Day two years later, 21 September 1893. Artworks include Henry Moore’s Madonna and Graham Sutherland’s Crucifixion. Address: St Matthew’s Church, St Matthew’s Parade, Northampton, NN2 7HF
St Matthew’s Church Tour
The building was designed by local architect Matthew Henry Holding in 13th Century Gothic style. The foundation stone was laid on St Matthew’s Day in 1891. The church was dedicated on St Matthew’s Day two years later, 21 September 1893. Artworks include Henry Moore’s Madonna and Graham Sutherland’s Crucifixion. Address: St Matthew’s Church, St Matthew’s Parade, Northampton, NN2 7HF
Archives and heritage building tour and 1970s Northampton promo film
There will be three tours of the archive building, also demonstrations of what activities go on behind the scenes with selection of archives for preservation, digitising large material, and conserving the documents to preserve them for future use. These need to be booked in advance. Tours will run at 9:15am, 10:30am and 11:45am and will be limited to 12 participants ... Read More
Everything Food & Drink @ Rushden Lakes
Rushden Lakes RushdenCome and join us for our next Everything Food and Drink event at the beautiful Rushden Lakes! on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 2023, we will be taking over the central boulevard with an array of amazing stalls. We will have over 50 stalls of the ultimate shopping experience! With a huge amount of trade stands selling a whole ... Read More
Heritage Bus Services
George Row NorthamptonClassic buses providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Northampton linking venues participating in Heritage Open Days and running short tours. Regular FREE bus services and short tours using classic buses and coaches running from the Town Centre on routes around Northampton and the local area serving many of the venues open to the public. Event Times Saturday 9 ... Read More
Northants Open Studio
Joy Norman, Mixed Media Artist - I will be holding an open studio event over three weekends in September as a member of Northants Open Studios, Rutland Open studios and the Leicester Textiles Festival. Venue: 8 Northfield Road, Blaby, Leicestershire LE8 4GU. Opening Weekends: September 9th/10th, 16th/17th and 23rd/23th from 10am to 4pm. I will also have work on display ... Read More
Church of the Holy Sepulchre Open Day
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2LYA national treasure, an icon of Northamptonshire and a building of international significance presents our visitors with the wow factor! The church has seen more than 150,000 visitors from around the world since 1982. Recent conservation of stained-glass windows and brilliant updating of the military ‘Soldiers Chapel’.
Exploring the Wildlife, Heritage and Culture at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughA weekend of activities at Stanwick Lakes as part of the Nene Valley Festival, including: -Nature Detectives -Nature-themed Kids Crafts -The Big Bronze Age Boat Build -Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers -Bronze Age Living History -Bifrost Guard Viking Camp -Iron Age Roundhouse Settlement -Heritage Garden Open Days -Northants Open Studios -Northants Recipes -Made in Northants Local Produce -Artisan Stalls ... Read More
Brixworth All Saints Church
Oldest church north of the Alps in continuous use Supporting Ride and Stride, the church is a leading example of early Anglo-Saxon architecture. The heritage centre will also be open and serving light refreshments.
St Peter’s Church, Irthlingborough – Heritage Open Day
St Peter's Church Church Street, IrthlingboroughTours of a 14th century collegiate church with medieval undercrofts of the college buildings. Fine lantern tower. There will be a short introductory powerpoint display throughout the day and refreshments available. St Peter’s Church was founded as a collegiate church in 1388 and became a parish church after the dissolution of the monasteries. The church is largely a medieval building ... Read More
St Mary’s Church Open Day
An introduction to the church building and churchyard, with explanation of its purpose, use and history. Information about links with the local community. Children's activity. Refreshments. For those who already know the church there will be new insights into things they never knew. For newcomers there is the opportunity to learn more about a building in the centre of their ... Read More
Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust – Ride and Stride event
A day in the open air ... plan your own route. 350+ churches and chapels to visit within Northamptonshire, whether on foot or cycling: many of them open and serving refreshments. All sponsorship money received will be divided equally between the Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust and the church or chapel chosen by the participant.
Longthorpe Tower Tours
Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) is locally managed by Nene Park Trust The Tower is the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. We have a team of knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who will ... Read More
Northants Open Studio – Pytchley Church Group Exhibition
Six local artists are taking part in a group exhibition at a Pytchley Church to create a wonderful display of artwork. From various styles of paintings to glass, there is something for everyone. Open both days, Saturday & Sunday. 10-4pm each day.
Heritage Open Days – Lyveden
Lyveden LyvedenJoin local producers and sample some produce in our Apple & Ale Festival. Learn about traditional methods for using produce, our orchard and shop for new local favourites! Cared for by the National Trust, Lyveden is a Grade I listed Park and Garden near Oundle. Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan ... Read More
Northamptonshire Natural History Society Open Day
Northampton Natural History Society 10 Castilian Terrace, NorthamptonInterested in Natural History in Northamptonshire?Want to look through a microscope?Want to handle local rocks and fossils?Interested in Astronomy?A keen photographer interested in more skills?Then visit the team in their purpose built rooms. A society in Northamptonshire dating back to 1876. See displays and demonstrations by many of the sections in the purpose built rooms. Bring a plant or item ... Read More
Wings and Waves at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughVisit Stanwick Lakes for a variety of art inspired by nature made by the Northants Open Studio artists. A Pop-up weekend event where you can meet the artists, see their stalls and demonstrations of textile art to digital painting during the Heritage Open Days event.
Fifteen at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonAn exciting and eclectic exhibition of the work of 15 prominent Northamptonshire artists. Covering a range of media from painting and printmaking to glass textiles and collage, there is certainly something for everyone. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm.
Walk and Talk
Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AWEvery Saturday, 10:30am Meet at the Coach House A two-hour inclusive, friendly wellness walk around the beautiful grounds of Delapré Abbey in partnership with Space 2 Talk. There are no restrictions with ability or experience as these walks are at a slow pace using marked trails. Don’t worry there is no pressure to talk but many people find this time ... Read More
Group Dog Walk at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughGroup dog walk around Stanwick Lakes with dog trainer Chris from Chasing Pawfection. A chance to meet other dog walkers, enjoy a walk through nature and chat with IMDT accredited trainer. Booking required.
Performing Room Northampton Heritage Day
Performing Rood 9 Guildhall Road, NorthamptonExplore the hidden history of our building. Step back in time utilising multimedia and public exhibitions of recently uncovered artefacts to hear the story and discover how our heritage helped to create Northampton’s beautiful Culture Quarter.
Higham Ferrers Horticultural Show
Chichele College College Street, Higham FerrersBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Our show is open to everyone, young and old, beginners and experienced producers. You don't have to live in Higham Ferrers to take part – all entries are very welcome. Some classes will be just for fun and some for those who take their produce far more seriously; classes for vegetables, fruit, flowers, floral art, cakes ... Read More
Lowick Scarecrow Festival
Lowick Village Hall 1 Drayton Road, LowickFollow the Scarecrow trail through our lovely village of Lowick on both days. There will be a scarecrow trail around the village, children activities such as geocaching, and craft stalls, as well as a produce and flower show in the church on Sunday 10th from 11am – 3pm. Enter your own scarecrow for £5 online, with a chance to win ... Read More
Exploring the Wildlife, Heritage and Culture at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughA weekend of activities at Stanwick Lakes as part of the Nene Valley Festival, including: -Nature Detectives -Nature-themed Kids Crafts -The Big Bronze Age Boat Build -Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers -Bronze Age Living History -Bifrost Guard Viking Camp -Iron Age Roundhouse Settlement -Heritage Garden Open Days -Northants Open Studios -Northants Recipes -Made in Northants Local Produce -Artisan Stalls ... Read More
Northants Open Studio
Joy Norman, Mixed Media Artist - I will be holding an open studio event over three weekends in September as a member of Northants Open Studios, Rutland Open studios and the Leicester Textiles Festival. Venue: 8 Northfield Road, Blaby, Leicestershire LE8 4GU. Opening Weekends: September 9th/10th, 16th/17th and 23rd/23th from 10am to 4pm. I will also have work on display ... Read More
Longthorpe Tower Tours
Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) is locally managed by Nene Park Trust The Tower is the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. We have a team of knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who will ... Read More
Northants Open Studio
Joy Norman, Mixed Media Artist - I will be holding an open studio event over three weekends in September as a member of Northants Open Studios, Rutland Open studios and the Leicester Textiles Festival. Venue: 8 Northfield Road, Blaby, Leicestershire LE8 4GU. Opening Weekends: September 9th/10th, 16th/17th and 23rd/23th from 10am to 4pm. I will also have work on display ... Read More
Heritage Open Days – Lyveden
Lyveden LyvedenJoin local producers and sample some produce in our Apple & Ale Festival. Learn about traditional methods for using produce, our orchard and shop for new local favourites! Cared for by the National Trust, Lyveden is a Grade I listed Park and Garden near Oundle. Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan ... Read More
Walk and Talk
Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AWEvery Saturday, 10:30am Meet at the Coach House A two-hour inclusive, friendly wellness walk around the beautiful grounds of Delapré Abbey in partnership with Space 2 Talk. There are no restrictions with ability or experience as these walks are at a slow pace using marked trails. Don’t worry there is no pressure to talk but many people find this time ... Read More
Longthorpe Tower Tours
Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) is locally managed by Nene Park Trust The Tower is the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. We have a team of knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who will ... Read More
Northants Open Studio
Joy Norman, Mixed Media Artist - I will be holding an open studio event over three weekends in September as a member of Northants Open Studios, Rutland Open studios and the Leicester Textiles Festival. Venue: 8 Northfield Road, Blaby, Leicestershire LE8 4GU. Opening Weekends: September 9th/10th, 16th/17th and 23rd/23th from 10am to 4pm. I will also have work on display ... Read More
Heritage Open Days – Lyveden
Lyveden LyvedenJoin local producers and sample some produce in our Apple & Ale Festival. Learn about traditional methods for using produce, our orchard and shop for new local favourites! Cared for by the National Trust, Lyveden is a Grade I listed Park and Garden near Oundle. Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan ... Read More
Northants Open Studio
Joy Norman, Mixed Media Artist - I will be holding an open studio event over three weekends in September as a member of Northants Open Studios, Rutland Open studios and the Leicester Textiles Festival. Venue: 8 Northfield Road, Blaby, Leicestershire LE8 4GU. Opening Weekends: September 9th/10th, 16th/17th and 23rd/23th from 10am to 4pm. I will also have work on display ... Read More
Northants Open Studio
Joy Norman, Mixed Media Artist - I will be holding an open studio event over three weekends in September as a member of Northants Open Studios, Rutland Open studios and the Leicester Textiles Festival. Venue: 8 Northfield Road, Blaby, Leicestershire LE8 4GU. Opening Weekends: September 9th/10th, 16th/17th and 23rd/23th from 10am to 4pm. I will also have work on display ... Read More