Events Calendar
Euro Finals
Santa PodSanta Pod’s most prestigious Drag Racing event featuring over 250 of Europe’s finest teams. Witness the awesome power of 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters, 200mph Drag Bikes and over 20 supporting classes. See the famous Jet Car, Monster Trucks, stunt shows, static displays, air displays, traders and more. Camping available onsite so come for the weekend.
I Spy Northampton Town Centre Heritage Quiz Trail
A heritage trail around Northampton town centre with a quiz and a prize for the lucky winner! Visit the Central Library in Abington Street, collect a Northampton heritage trail map and guide and take a self-guided walk around the town centre, taking in some of Northampton's important heritage buildings and answering some questions about the sites you espy!
The Church Northampton/ St Johns The Baptist & St Johns the Evangelist Tours
The Church will be open to the public during Heritage Week. Come and look inside this amazing 12th Century Grade 1 listed building and learn about some of its history and amazing architecture. St John The Baptist and St John The Evangelist is one of Northampton's oldest surviving buildings. It was opened in 1138 and in the 886 years since ... Read More
The Old Savoy – Heritage Open Day
The Deco Theatre, Northampton’s hidden gem, 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. The Building first opened on Saturday 2 May 1936 in a blaze of publicity as “the Savoy”, described as “Northampton’s only super ... Read More
Nene Nursery Mocktails and Magic
Nene ParkJoin us at our beautifully green and colourful community plant Nursery and have fun making your own mocktails, using fruit juices, tonics, herbs, botanicals and berries. A magician will also be amazing you with awe-inspiring tricks, so keep your eye out for them whilst also enjoying some horticultural and arts & crafts activities! Nene Nursery is an accessible space. Children ... Read More
Arts and Crafts Fair
Come and meet local exhibitors from Northamptonshire, browse our retail offer and local artwork. We will also be offering low cost crafts for the little ones to keep them entertained!
Performing Room Northampton – Heritage Tour
Explore the deep hidden history of our building. Step back in time to hear our story and discover how our heritage helped to create Northampton’s beautiful Culture Quarter through public exhibitions and immersive multimedia utilising VR technology. We have worked on a multimedia heritage project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to uncover and share the hidden history of ... Read More
Mayor’s Proms in the Park
rushden hallCome along to Proms in the Park, performed by Rushden Town Band. Please bring your own champagne, picnic, chairs and rug.
Queen by Candlelight
Peterborough CathedralFeaturing a cast of West End Singers accompanied by an epic live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before. Direct from Carnegie Hall, New York and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK and Australia, join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed at Peterborough Cathedral, by candlelight. Featuring a cast of West End Singers ... Read More
Performing Room Northampton – Heritage Tour
Explore the deep hidden history of our building. Step back in time to hear our story and discover how our heritage helped to create Northampton’s beautiful Culture Quarter through public exhibitions and immersive multimedia utilising VR technology. We have worked on a multimedia heritage project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to uncover and share the hidden history of ... Read More