Events Calendar
Exhibition
FIA European Finals
FIA European Drag Racing Championships Inc FIM Europe Drag Bikes. Santa 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.
NSRA Hot Rod Drags
Now celebrating the 32nd annual Original Hot Rod Drags, supported by the NSRA. It’s a hot rod show at the race track! The usual, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ formula with Pre ’73 RWYB, invited race classes, Wild Bunch, fireworks, live music and much more. See you at the track.
Japshow Finale
With Saturday Night Special RWYB on Saturday 3rd October 2020. As the car show season closer Jap Show Finale is your last chance to get your car out there before winter draws in. We have something for everyone with Show Paddock, public Run What Ya Brung open to everyone including bikes, Trade area, Show & Shine, Club displays, Drifting, Jet ... Read More
Fireworks Frenzy
A spectacular afternoon/evening of Fireworks, Live action including Podzilla the Monster Truck, Stunt Display, Drifting, Bonfire, Fun Fair, catering and bar facilities, plus family entertainment. At Santa Pod we pride ourselves on delivering exciting events which are good value for money and our local visitors are especially important to us. To that end, Fireworks Frenzy is an event in addition ... Read More
We Are Northampton Exhibition
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton, United KingdomWe Are Northampton celebrates the town’s rich heritage and gives visitors from near and far an opportunity to explore Northampton’s character through a sense of identity and place. Displays and interactives explore places of special significance and highlight the unique characteristics of the borough’s different neighbourhoods. Notable residents both past and present, iconic buildings, events, activities, groups and clubs will ... Read More
We are Northampton Exhibition
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton, United KingdomWe Are Northampton celebrates the town’s rich heritage and gives visitors from near and far an opportunity to explore Northampton’s character through a sense of identity and place. Displays and interactives explore places of special significance and highlight the unique characteristics of the borough’s different neighbourhoods. Notable residents both past and present, iconic buildings, events, activities, groups and clubs will ... Read More
One Small Step
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomA giant representation of the lunar surface, created by the renowned sculptor and artist Peter Walker using imagery from NASA.
Moon with a View
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomOn selected dates from 30th July, you can climb the ancient stone steps and see One Small Step from above, then keep going up to see the amazing view from the top of the central tower. Moon with a View trips will take place on most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during the exhibition from 10.30am (last climb at 1.30pm), and on Thursday evenings during ... Read More
Tear and Repair Exhibition
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomA textile exhibition created by the artist Nicola Moody, giving a unique insight into the heart-wrenching struggles of five women. Created by the Christian fine-artist Nicola Moody, the display is a ‘textile language’, giving voice to issues such as addiction, prostitution and crime. These issues will be etched into fabrics set against the back-cloth of the Cathedral's New Buillding. Five ... Read More
60 miles by Road or Rail pop-up
Northampton Market Square, United KingdomJoin 60 Miles by Road or Rail in a celebration of Northampton and Corby’s New Town heritage. Explore written and recorded memories from residents past and present and enjoy interacting with our pop-up multimedia exhibition. Suitable for all ages. Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW Friday 10 September: 10.00 - 16.00 Saturday 11 September: 10.00 - 17.00 Sunday 12 September: 11.00 ... Read More
Exhibition – 78 Derngate
An exhibition spotlighting botanicals. The colour, shape and vibrancy of florals have been stripped away using the medium of X-ray, using x-ray dye to enhance the internal workings of botanicals. These works encourage you to look beyond external appearances, observing the darker places within ourselves to find peace there, resting with the beauty within.- 3D large scale Etheria Alstroemeria fabric ... Read More
Model Weekend
Rushden Station Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0AW John Clark Way, RushdenTrains, boats and planes , but on a small scale! The exhibition will show off a wide range of models, from Static to Radio Controlled, from small to large. Steam, clockwork & electric powered, as well as unpowered.
Urban – Renowned Street Art Exhibition
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United KingdomRenowned street art by some of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists will be on display at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery in a major new exhibition. An exhibition of major national importance, ‘Urban’ will include original works by graffiti artist Banksy, Damien Hirst, My Dog Sighs, the Connor Brothers, Blek le Rat, Pure Evil, and other prominent artists. ‘Urban’ will open on 11 December and ... Read More
Made in Lockdown
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomAn art exhibition looking back at our experience of lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, with a focus on the creativity that came to the fore. The closing date for entry forms with photographs of work is Monday 10th January 2022. All entries must have a completed entry form. Please see this page for the full details: Made in Lockdown, how to ... Read More
Notable Northamptonians: Joan Wake
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton, United KingdomJoan Wake Speaker: Neil Lyon, local historian ‘The Best Burglar in the Country’, the story of Joan Wake and the Northamptonshire Record Society. This talk tells of how Joan single-handedly saved Delapré Abbey from demolition in the 1950s and devoted her life to saving our county's historic documents. £5 per talk or £15 for the series of four talks Talk ... Read More
Pure Evil – Artist Talk
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United KingdomPure Evil will be hosting a talk and question and answer session, there will be a welcome drink and entry into Urban where you will be able to view several works by the artist. Charles Uzzell Edwards a.k.a. PURE EVIL grew up in South Wales. He spent his teenage years customising his own clothes and this love of urban street ... Read More
Best of British Car Show
Santa Pod , United KingdomThe time to celebrate Britain is now and what better way to celebrate the pinnacle of British engineering than with a cavalcade of British cars at Santa Pod Raceway, Santa Pod will host the best the British motor industry has to offer. From the finest models to leave the UK’s production lines to the quirky additions from the cottage industries ... Read More
Jonathan Drori: Around the World in 80 Plants
St Peter's Church, OundleIn this copiously illustrated talk, Jonathan Drori will bring to life the science of trees and plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar to the downright bizarre, each story is full of surprises. This latest book by Jonathan is an inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells ... Read More
Notable Northamptonians: Alfred Cockerill
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton, United KingdomAlfred Cockerill Speaker: Izabela Frydrych, Museum Research Volunteer Alfred Cockerill was a leading philanthropist and benefactor to the town. He arrived in Northampton in 1857, penniless, but went on to make a fortune from farming and market gardening. He used his wealth to promote structural, social and sporting initiatives in Northampton. The talk will cover his life and legacy. £5 ... Read More
BMW Show
Santa Pod , United KingdomThe BMW Car Show at Santa Pod Raceway welcomes all BMWs - race cars, show cars, modern, retros, classics, new minis and BMW bikes. BMWs have all the right elements to make great drag and drift cars. Powerful engines, rear-wheel drive and stable handling all add up to unbeatable straight-line and sideways fun. It's no wonder so many BMW owners ... Read More
Retro Show
Santa Pod , United KingdomThe Retro Show is a classic car and bike show with a difference: Unlike most car shows where you park up in a field and sip tea, this is an action-packed day where you can take part in the racing and show & shine whatever type of retro machinery you have. Retro Show is open to all retro vehicles including ... Read More
The Rotary Club Of Wellingborough Platinum Jubilee Celebration Concert
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThis concert is a celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and of the huge talent of young musicians in and around Wellingborough. It will include many genres of music, from showtunes to classical, from pop to swing, all selected to produce an unforgettable, exciting and varied show. The pandemic has meant that there have been very few opportunities ... Read More
Mansfield Park
Boughton House , United KingdomMansfield Park tells the story of Fanny Price, who is sent at age 10 to live with her rich uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram, at his family estate. Jonathan Dove’s operatic treatment of the superb comic novel by Austen, with a libretto by Alasdair Middleton, returns to Boughton where it was premiered in 2011. Since then it has become a contemporary operatic ... Read More
Notable Northamptonians: Alexander Ellis Anderson
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton, United KingdomSpeaker: Robert Kendall, Trustee and Chair of the Friends of 78 Derngate. Alexander Ellis Anderson practised architecture in Northampton from 1893 to 1928 and left a legacy of arts and craft houses in the Abington district as well as substantial buildings such as the Taylor Memorial Hall and the Barratt boot and shoe factory in Kingsthorpe. £5 per talk or ... Read More
“Medieval Gardens, including the Monastery Garden”
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis is an invitation to join us for an illustrated talk by Michael Brown. The talk begins at 2 pm in the visitor centre but Michael will be in our heritage garden to show you around from 1 pm and you can also get refreshments from our cafe. The event is free, but admission is by ticket only. Book early ... Read More
T.rex: The Killer Question
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomSee moving and roaring animatronic dinosaurs from the Natural History Museum, London, inside 900-year-old Peterborough Cathedral. 'T.rex: The Killer Question' is a touring exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London. It tackles the monster mystery: was T. rex a ferocious hunter or a mere scavenger? The exhibition includes several roaring and moving animatronic dinosaurs, one of which is a three-quarter ... Read More
Dinosaurs in the Park
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United KingdomAn adventure-filled family day out Dinosaurs in the Park takes you to a land of prehistoric times where kids will come face to face with huge, moving, roaring dinosaurs. Step into a world where prehistoric giants roam and ferocious predators lurk, and make the school holidays memorable for the whole family. With 35 life-sized, moving and roaring dinosaurs, a Dino-Fun-Zone, ... Read More
Lace Wars Rebellion Event at the Chester House Estate
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomLace Wars re-enactment group portrays life during the Eighteenth-Century. They specialise in the period 1740-1760, in particular the Jacobite Rebellion, but they have also been known to dabble with events based on smugglers, highwaymen and other ne’er-do-wells! They stage events throughout the year at historic sites in the UK and will be visiting The Chester House Estate on 23rd and 24th ... Read More
Lace Wars Rebellion Event at the Chester House Estate
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomLace Wars re-enactment group portrays life during the Eighteenth-Century. They specialise in the period 1740-1760, in particular the Jacobite Rebellion, but they have also been known to dabble with events based on smugglers, highwaymen and other ne’er-do-wells! They stage events throughout the year at historic sites in the UK and will be visiting The Chester House Estate on 23rd and 24th ... Read More
An introduction to the history of the Stanwick Lakes site
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis is an invitation to join us for an illustrated talk by Neil Busby The talk begins at 2 pm in the visitor centre but Neill will be on the Mezzanine floor in the visitor centre from 1 pm to show you around our new heritage presentation, and you can also get refreshments from our cafe. The event is free, ... Read More
The Jungle Book
Peterborough Cathedral Peterborough, UK, Peterborough, United KingdomDOT Productions presents Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' in the Cloisters. DOT Productions return with their own adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’. Join Mowgli as Bagheera and Baloo help him on his journey through the jungle back to the man- village . Watch as they encounter the monkeys, run from Shere Khan the tiger and get hypnotised by ... Read More
Rushden Classic Car & Bike Show
Hall Park, 81 St Mary's Ave, Rushden, NN10 9NG , United KingdomSunday 7th August 2022 Rushden Classic Car & Bike Show (formerly known as Classics in the Park) 350 Classic Cars, 200 Classic Motorbikes Trade Stalls, Food & RHTS Real Ale Bar, Live Music & More Proceeds to RHTS & Rotary Club of Rushden Chichele Charities Public Admission by Donation. £3 suggested donation or £10 per family To book a space ... Read More
The Land Rover Owners International Show
The East of England Showground Peterborough, United KingdomThe LRO Show is the UK’s biggest and best Land Rover Show with leading Land Rover specialists, parts and accessory traders offering everything you could possibly need for your Land Rover: from elusive spares, repair panels, trim parts, engine tuning, suspension, styling and security upgrades, to tools, expedition kit and adventure tours, there is something for every Land Rover owner! ... Read More
Northants Open Studios – Gerald Porter
Jeyes 26-28 The Square, Earls Barton, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 10 September 2022 Event time: 8:30 - 17:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Gerald Porter Phone: 01604846166 Email: gerald_porter@talktalk.net Address: Jeyes at EarlsBarton, NN6 0NA
Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Northampton Market Square, United KingdomInterested 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 us in our purpose built rooms. We are a society in Northampton dating back to 1876. We encompass many disciplines including Astronomy, Geology, Microscopy, Meteorology, Photography and many others. ... Read More
Northants Open Studios – Samantha Brockway
An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 10 September 2022 Event time: 1000 - 1600 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Samantha Brockway Phone: 07968695002 Email: samanthabrockway@icloud.com Address: 78 Derngate, Northampton., NN1 1UH
Northants Open Studios – Mark Thirkill
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 10 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 16:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Mark Thirkill Phone: 07879335657 Email: markthirkill@icloud.com Address: Chester House Farm Estate, NN8 2DH
Northants Open Studios – Pat Bustin
OPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 10 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 16:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Pat Bustin Phone: 01832735060 Email: patbustin@btinternet.com Address: Swallow Cottage, Drayton Road, Lowick, Northants, NN14 3BG
Northants Open Studios – Fiona Kingdon
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 10 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 17:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Fiona Kingdon Phone: 07815441546 Email: fdkingdon@yahoo.co.uk Address: The Visitor Centre, Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, ... Read More
Let’s Look Inside
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom100 years ago, Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery was Peterborough Infirmary. Let one of our nurses take you on a tour of the Infirmary- you might even bump into some of the hospital staff hard at work! Plus try your hand at identifying some X-rays Join a special tour for HODs and discover an astounding invention linked with Peterborough. Hear ... Read More
Northants Open Studios – Jean Edwards
Abington Park Park Avenue South, Northampton, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 10 September 2022 Event time: 13:00 - 17:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Jean Edwards Phone: 07724594660 Email: jeanne.edwards70@gmail.com Address: Abington Park Museum, park Avenue South, Northampton, NN1 ... Read More
Northampton Heritage Fair at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton, United KingdomA wide variety of exhibits, displays and demonstrations covering many different local subjects. Love Northampton .then come and see a little of what we have to offer. Now in its 20th year, the Northampton Heritage Fair aims to be bigger and better than ever! Join us at the recently opened and totally revamped Northampton Museum & Art Gallery where there ... Read More
Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Northampton Market Square, United KingdomInterested 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 us in our purpose built rooms. We are a society in Northampton dating back to 1876. We encompass many disciplines including Astronomy, Geology, Microscopy, Meteorology, Photography and many others. ... Read More
Northants Open Studios – Janette Gaggini
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 11 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 16:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Janette Gaggini Phone: 07801591201 Email: gagginijanette@gmail.com Address: Chester House Estate, NN8 2DH
Northants Open Studios – Maureen Forde
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 17 September 2022 Event time: 1000 - 1600 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Maureen Forde Phone: 07763992684 Email: mef1508@gmail.com Address: CASTLE THEATRE, 10 CASTLE WAY, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN8 ... Read More
Northants Open Studios – Warren Shaw
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 17 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 16:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Warren Shaw Phone: 07729762859 Email: studio@warrenshaw.art Address: Stanwick Lakes, NN9 6GY
Northants Open Studios – Simon Dolby
OPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 17 September 2022 Event time: 1000 - 1600 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Simon Dolby Phone: 01832273801 Email: simon.dolby@sky.com Address: 30 West Street, Oundle, Northamptonshire, PE8 4EF
Exhibition – Lenka Page at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomStanwick Lakes will host a variety of handpicked artists exhibiting their work throughout September, with a special event on the weekend of 17 and 18 September. Stanwick Lakes is a beautiful nature reserve in the heart of the Nene Valley with abundance of wildlife, picturesque walks and varied flora. A lot of the artists' work has been inspired by the ... Read More
Model Weekend
Rushden Station John Clark Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomOur annual model weekend will be held on Sat 24th - Sun 25th September 10am - 4pm. Come along & be amazed at the range of superb models. Static through to working, steam & radio controlled Tickets: Adult £5 Concession £4.50 Child £3 Family £14
Treewilder
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomTreewilder is an exhibition of site-responsive interventions, sculptures and video work set in Barnwell Country Park aiming to encourage visitors to explore the woodland space throughout autumn and winter. Guest curated by Angela Kingston, the exhibition features work by Denise de Cordova, Delaine Le Bas, Kim L Pace, Jennet Thomas, Danny Treacy, and Johannes Zits. Suggestive of both the words ... Read More