Events Calendar
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
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
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.
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
Nature Tots (Autumn)
Nene ParkA fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. The whole session will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. We will have two sessions a month, with the second session a month being a repeat of the first one, ... Read More
Abington Church with a link to William Shakespeare!
The historic church will be open for visitors to look around. Some parts of the church date back to 1200 and it has a connection to the Bard! Abington church stands in Abington Park. Visitors will be able to look around inside. No booking required.
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Northampton Open Day
The church with a link to William Shakespeare! The historic church will be open for visitors to look around. Some parts of the church date back to 1200 and it has a connection to the Bard! Abington church stands in Abington Park. Visitors will be able to look around inside. Address: Church of St Peter & St Paul, Park Avenue ... Read More
Lunchtime Talks – Costume Stories from the Nene Valley
Discover Northamptonshire Hub Rushden Lakes, RushdenCome along to this informative talk at the Discover Northamptonshire Hub at Rushden Lakes from fashion historian Sharn Matthews! This talk will go into detail about the types of clothing worn throughout the centuries within the Nene Valley, as well as highlighting the museum collections at Peterborough, Oundle and Northampton. Tickets cost £2.50, and include a hot drink. To book ... Read More
Splash Test Dummies
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughRub-a-dub-dub, The Dummies are here with some splish splashing circus set to drown you in tears of laughter. The Splash Test Dummies are off on an exciting adventure of oceanic proportions! With a brilliant array of catch-your-breath stunt work, dazzling acrobatics, dexterous juggling and side-splitting, slapstick comedy, the Dummies are ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into ... Read More
An Evening with Nick Penny
As part of the Nene Valley Festival, we are delighted to be welcoming Northamptonshire author Nick Penny to Lamport for a talk and book signing. Nick Penny will talk about his new book Call of the Kingfisher, which reminds us of the magic and importance of connecting with nature. The author has walked beside the River Nene at Oundle for ... Read More
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughMatthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns to cinemas and is ‘as bold and beautiful as ever’ (★★★★★ Telegraph). This thrilling, audacious and witty production is perhaps still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm. Retaining the iconic elements of the original staging loved by ... Read More