Events Calendar
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
Northamptonshire Heritage Fair
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery, Abington Park Museum, Chester House Estate. This year we are expanding the Heritage Fair over three venues. Abington Park Museum has been a regular host of the fair and the two newly opened venues of Northampton Museum & Art Gallery and Chester House Estate will co-host. We aim to bring you a greater number of ... Read More
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 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
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
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.
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
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
Jeyes of Earls Barton Special Bus Tours
Jeyes 26-28 The Square, Earls BartonNorthamptonshire’s Transport Heritage will be running special bus tours to Jeyes, so why not pop along to visit, have lunch and take the opportunity to explore this delightful apothecary. No booking required.
Weedon Royal Ordnance Depot Open Day
Immerse yourself in the history of the 200-year-old Weedon Royal Ordnance Depot. Free entry to the Visitors Centre where our friendly volunteers are on hand to guide and inform you about the history of this fascinating place. On display there are many artefacts which give a wonderful insight into the history of the site and its operations from Napoleonic times ... Read More
Iconography Exhibition by Gabrielle Boyle
Peterborough CathedralA stunning collection of up to 40 intricately painted icons in the traditional style. Painted with traditional methods of egg tempura and using a precise way of working governed by sacred geometry, Gabrielle Boyle's iconography uses wonderful organic pigments from all over the world alongside 23.5 carat gold leaf. Come and see up to 40 original pieces on display in ... Read More
Delapré Abbey Heritage Open Days
Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AWSunday 10th September & Sunday 17th September 11am-4pm Self-guided entry to the Abbey: £8, under 18s free Tours: free* Explore 900 years of exciting and turbulent history at Delapré Abbey. Our friendly staff and volunteers will be guiding you around, sharing the history of the House and its grounds. Reminisce on the history of the Abbey’s picturesque gardens with ... Read More
Heritage Open Days Heritage Fair
abington park musem Park Ave S, Northampton NN1 5LWAbington Park Museum has been a regular host of the fair and we aim to bring you a wide variety of stalls, exhibits, displays and demonstrations. These will be both inside and outside covering different local subjects, with something to interest everyone. As part of Heritage Open Days, a classic free bus service will run between Northampton town centre and ... Read More
Classics on the Lawn
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyEnjoy a day out for all the family with vintage, classic and specialist cars in the grounds of the historic Abbey. Alongside this the historic house will be open so that you can find out more about the Abbey’s exciting and turbulent past in more detail (entry fee applies). Entry £1, pre-book here.Free entry when pre-booking admission to the historic house (adults ... Read More
Concert in the Park
An afternoon of live music from Corby Silver band and vocalist Jennah with a range of vintage vehicles on display
Afternoon Tea in Memory of Queen Elizabeth II
Rushden Station John Clark Way, RushdenCommemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II with a delicious Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco in our Gresley Buffet Carriage. Tickets are £25 per head. Book your tickets on the Rushden Transport Museum & Railway’s website HERE!
Tour: Unusual Happenings
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyExplore Delapré Abbey’s paranormal past on this special tour.
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
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
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
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
Delapré Abbey Heritage Open Days
Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AWSunday 10th September & Sunday 17th September 11am-4pm Self-guided entry to the Abbey: £8, under 18s free Tours: free* Explore 900 years of exciting and turbulent history at Delapré Abbey. Our friendly staff and volunteers will be guiding you around, sharing the history of the House and its grounds. Reminisce on the history of the Abbey’s picturesque gardens with ... Read More