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Canoe 2 Nene Valley Festival Offer

canoe2 The Boathouse, Rushden Lakes

Canoe 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 Barton

Jeyes 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

Ongoing

21st Century ABBA LIVE

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough

Following 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,, Wellingborough

Prepare 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

£18 – £75

Fifteen at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton

An 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 Cathedral

A 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 Park

A 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

Willow Weaving at The Wildlife Trust’s Community Garden

Rushden Lakes Rushden

Join The Wildlife Trust BCN at our community garden at Rushden Lakes to weave a willow obelisk to take home with you, perfect for training climbing plants up. Booking essential- spaces are limited so please book now to secure your place We recommend this event for ages 8+, please bear in mind this can be challenging for children and you ... Read More

£34 – £40

The Old Savoy Theatre Open Days

The Old Savoy Abington Square, Next to The Press Restaurant

Come and visit the town’s re-born art deco entertainment venue. A hidden gem, the Old Savoy is host to a wide variety of shows, the Christmas pantomime, and many training events. Over recent years the theatre has thoroughly re-established itself and continues to grow from strength to strength. No booking required.

Free

Bombs, Bankruptcy & Bigamy – Mary Maxwell Channell’s Experiment In Rural Industrialisation

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton

Bombs, bankruptcy and bigamy, Mary Maxwell Channell’s experiment in rural industrialisation a talk by Dr Katherine Kirk, University of Northampton & Helen Close, Women’s historian and Heritage Manager for the Women’s Engineering Society During the Second World War, the quiet rural village of Flore became a hive of secretive activity. Katherine and Helen tell the untold story of one woman ... Read More