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
Made in Northants Fair
Northampton Active Nene Whitewater Centre, Bedford Road, NorthamptonFree to enter local producer's fair with stalls full of crafts, jewelery, housewares, plush items, handcrafted food & drinks, and much more. A chance to see local talent and support our community's makers.
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 Matthews 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
Model Weekend
Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0FW John Clark Way, RushdenJoin us at Rushden Railway Station and Goods Shed for our annual Model Weekend. The Goods Shed will be full of a selection of models including running model railways of different types, boats, car and more. Our Pacer train will be running trips every 45 mins from 11am - 3.30pm The Buffet Carriage will be open for sandwiches, cakes and ... Read More
Walk with the Rangers
Join some of the North Northants Country Park Rangers as they walk 11 miles* on the public rights of way from Ringstead Pocket Park. To join this free event please email educationrangers.ncc@northnorthants.gov.uk. *distance is approximate and subject to change.
Heritage Family Fun Day
Rushden Lakes RushdenPlans for the Heritage Family Fun Day on Sunday 17th September at Rushden Lakes are underway and the day is based around local heritage and brings together a wide array of interesting information about the local towns of Rushden and Higham Ferrers. Expect entertainment, stalls, activities and a free open top Heritage bus tour. See you there!
Earls Barton Soap Box Derby
26-28 The Square, Earls BartonThis years Soap Box Derby is themes Hero and Villians! A great family day out for a unique experience in the bustling village.
The Guildhall
A rare chance to see the spectacular interiors of the Guildhall, built 1861 -64 to the designs of EW Godwin and extended in 1889-92 in similar style by AW Jeffery and M Holding. This is a wonderful example of Victorian architecture. The guided tours will allow you to visit areas of the Guildhall which are not always open to the ... Read More