Events Calendar
Firework Frenzy
Santa PodA firework spectacular display designed to blow the whole family away! Firework Frenzy is solely a firework display. One of Santa Pods biggest firework displays EVER! This is an action-packed evening for all the family featuring side shows, attractions, inflatables, kids go karts, Fun Fair and more!
Drift What Ya Brung
Santa PodAt Santa Pod Raceway Drift What Ya Brung days you can come along and learn or practice drifting in safe and legal conditions on some of the Pods 30 acres of open tarmac. There are beginners, intermediate and advanced tracks open at the same time each DWYB day. DWYB days are limited to 80 people per day to ensure maximum ... Read More
The Nutcracker
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireClassical Ballet and Opera House presents The Nutcracker – A lavish Ballet of festive season. Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Featuring live Orchestra with over 30 musicians Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world, The Nutcracker. Traditionally, Classical Ballet and Opera House returns for their annual ... Read More
Christmas Craft and Gift Market 2022
Peterborough CathedralChristmas shopping in a beautiful setting. Find Christmas gifts for friends and family at our indoor Craft and Gift Market. The Christmas Craft and Gift Market is held inside the Cathedral and will be open at these times: Friday 18th November, from 1.00pm until 9.00pm Saturday 19th November, from 10.00am until 4.00pm Entry for shoppers is by timed ticket. Tickets ... Read More
The Night Before Christmas
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireTwas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse… Having enchanted children at Christmas time for more than 200 years this popular festive poem bursts into life in a magical and immersive production for under 7s and their grown-ups. Watch in amazement as Father Christmas and his reindeer fly through ... Read More
Winter Light Trail
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyStep into a breath-taking, illuminated woodland trail this Christmas! With an all new, longer trail for 2022. Discover an array of magical light installations with a brand-new trail experience that spans over 1¼ miles throughout the stunning woodland, walled garden and grounds of Delapré Abbey.
Christmas Craft and Gift Market 2022
Peterborough CathedralChristmas shopping in a beautiful setting. Find Christmas gifts for friends and family at our indoor Craft and Gift Market. The Christmas Craft and Gift Market is held inside the Cathedral and will be open at these times: Friday 18th November, from 1.00pm until 9.00pm Saturday 19th November, from 10.00am until 4.00pm Entry for shoppers is by timed ticket. Tickets ... Read More
Drift What Ya Brung
Santa PodAt Santa Pod Raceway Drift What Ya Brung days you can come along and learn or practice drifting in safe and legal conditions on some of the Pods 30 acres of open tarmac. There are beginners, intermediate and advanced tracks open at the same time each DWYB day. DWYB days are limited to 80 people per day to ensure maximum ... Read More
Nene Wetlands Nature Journaling with Make and Do Crafts
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, NorthamptonshireJoin us in the stunning location of the Wildlife Trust's Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre and have a look at winter landscapes in a more abstract way using mixed media, all under the guidance of Liz and Diane from Make and Do Crafts. Suitable for Adults, Beginners
Game of Goose Family Trail
Lyveden LyvedenGet outside this winter and discover a favourite Tudor board game - Game of Goose. Pull on your wellies and explore nature with this family-friendly trail. Discover family-friendly activities in the grounds at Lyveden and take home a mini version of the Game of Goose to colour and play at home.
Architecture Tours
Peterborough CathedralFind out about the Cathedral's unique architectural history on this special guided tour looking at construction and change over the centuries. Explore the site of the Cathedral's medieval Lady Chapel, the iconic West Front, the Norman nave, the Tudor New Building and much more. The tour lasts around 90 minutes and takes a route outside and inside. It will go ... Read More
Christmas at Ferry Meadows
Nene ParkExperience the magic of Christmas at Nene Park this winter. From 25 November to 2 January, the heart of Ferry Meadows will be transformed for Christmas, with an open-air ice rink, mini Christmas market and vintage fun fair, festooned with twinkling lights and festive garlands. Park visitors can glide into the festive season on our eco-friendly synthetic ice rink, open ... Read More
A Tudor Family Caroling
Lyveden LyvedenJoin in with singers from Eboracum Baroque with a festive programme of music and family favourites in the Green Dining room at Lyveden.
Christmas at Chester House
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughJoin the elves this Christmas as they take you on a festive journey to discover the Greatest Gift in the World … For nearly a thousand years, elves have seen the finest presents to have ever been created in the North Pole. But what could the greatest gift be? A precious jewel, an amazing invention, or a magical toy crafted ... Read More
Christmas Trail
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyEnjoy a great day out for all the family at our annual Christmas Fair. Pick up unique, handmade gifts from a variety of carefully selected stalls in the inspiring surroundings of the historic Abbey. With food and drink, children’s activities, and the house dressed for Christmas, there will be something for all ages.
Christmas Fair
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyEnjoy a great day out for all the family at our annual Christmas Fair. Pick up unique, handmade gifts from a variety of carefully selected stalls in the inspiring surroundings of the historic Abbey. With food and drink, children’s activities, and the house dressed for Christmas, there will be something for all ages. Food Donations For the third year running, ... Read More
Christmas Fair
abington park musem Park Ave S, Northampton NN1 5LWOur ever-popular Christmas fair returns for 2022 and will include a wide range of artisan producers and crafters offering quality gifts, decorations and festive food and drink.
Architecture Tours
Peterborough CathedralFind out about the Cathedral's unique architectural history on this special guided tour looking at construction and change over the centuries. Explore the site of the Cathedral's medieval Lady Chapel, the iconic West Front, the Norman nave, the Tudor New Building and much more. The tour lasts around 90 minutes and takes a route outside and inside. It will go ... Read More
Christmas Afternoon Tea
Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0FW John Clark Way, RushdenEnjoy a delicious festive Afternoon Tea on our Gresley Buffet Carriage. Fresh sandwiches, delicious homemade scones, a variety of festive cakes and a delicious dessert. If you have any special dietary requirements please tell us when booking.
Christmas Craft Fair
Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0FW John Clark Way, RushdenOver 30 local traders selling a wide variety of gifts. Hot food & mulled wine will be available to purchase. Entry is only 50p per adult, kids get in free.
Santa Special
Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0FW John Clark Way, RushdenCome and enjoy a ride on the diesel Santa Special followed by a visit to Mr & Mrs Claus in their grotto. Enjoy a complimentary juice drink and biscuits for children and for adults tea or coffee with a mince pie. TICKET PRICES Adult: £7 Child: £12.50 Baby with a present: £5 or free without a present When booking please ... Read More
Longthorpe Tower Living History Event
Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,See Longthorpe Tower brought to life at our living history re-enactment weekend with the Medieval Sokemen Living History Group. One hour tours will be running on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December. Visit the Medieval residence at Longthorpe Tower to not only see the stunning wall paintings, but to experience life as it would have been in the 15th century, ... Read More
Rushden Lakes Handmade and Vintage Christmas Pop-Up Fair
Rushden Lakes Rushden, NorthamptonshireMK Handmade and Vintage is thrilled to return to the wonderful Rushden Lakes on the consecutive weekends of 3/4 December, and 10/11 December 2022. The central boulevard, will host a selection of our wonderful designer-makers, artists, artisans and specialist vintage and antique dealers at this vibrant venue. Every item is unique; and no retail items are permitted, making us the ... Read More
Yuletide Evening Express 2022
Join us on the 3rd, 10th or 17th of December for a relaxing steam-hauled journey, with drinks and festive nibbles served onboard culminating in live music where passengers are encouraged to join in with the carols. Your evening begins when you arrive at our main station of Wansford. PE8 6LR - Check-in opens 6:15pm You’ll be greeted by one of our fine steam locomotives, simmering ... Read More
Zigzag Running, Bauble Bimble
Nene ParkTake on the Bauble Bimble for a fantastic Christmas extravaganza of running. Run as much or as little as you wish, and complete a 5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon, or Ultra in either the 6-hour or 4-hour event. Come to enjoy the Christmas spirit and earn your medal. Click here for more details and to enter.
Drift What Ya Brung
Santa PodAt Santa Pod Raceway Drift What Ya Brung days you can come along and learn or practice drifting in safe and legal conditions on some of the Pods 30 acres of open tarmac. There are beginners, intermediate and advanced tracks open at the same time each DWYB day. DWYB days are limited to 80 people per day to ensure maximum ... Read More
Rushden Lakes Handmade and Vintage Christmas Pop-Up Fair
Rushden Lakes Rushden, NorthamptonshireMK Handmade and Vintage is thrilled to return to the wonderful Rushden Lakes on the consecutive weekends of 3/4 December, and 10/11 December 2022. The central boulevard, will host a selection of our wonderful designer-makers, artists, artisans and specialist vintage and antique dealers at this vibrant venue. Every item is unique; and no retail items are permitted, making us the ... Read More
Wildlife Explorers – the Holly & the Ivy
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughJoin the Wildlife Explorers at Stanwick Lakes to discover the natural traditions of Christmas. The RSPB Wildlife Explorers is a nature group for children aged 4 to 12 that meets monthly at Stanwick Lakes. Meetings are active, hands-on and give children the opportunity to explore their local nature reserve, learn about wildlife and have fun with other young people who ... Read More
Brunch with Santa
Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0FW John Clark Way, RushdenJoin Santa and his Elves on our stationary Buffet Carriage for a delicious Brunch. All children receive a present from Santa. All ticket holders will also receive a ride on our diesel train. If you have any dietary requirements please email catering@rhts.co.uk
Yuletide Evening Express 2022
Join us on the 3rd, 10th or 17th of December for a relaxing steam-hauled journey, with drinks and festive nibbles served onboard culminating in live music where passengers are encouraged to join in with the carols. Your evening begins when you arrive at our main station of Wansford. PE8 6LR - Check-in opens 6:15pm You’ll be greeted by one of our fine steam locomotives, simmering ... Read More
Jingle Jingle Rescue
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyHelp!!! This is an emergency…Santa has been Grinch-napped, with only hours to spare until Christmas Day, The Grinch plans to steal Christmas! Boys and girls, Santa needs your help… alongside Santa’s head Elf Preacher, you will work your way through various obstacles, in the hopes to rescue Santa… The quest to save Christmas begins!
Christmas With Outlaw Eagles
The Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle 7 West Street, Oundle, NorthamptonshireAn evening of timeless music with the Outlaw Eagles playing the Eagles classic blend of Rock, Country & Folk. Take it easy and get Christmas celebrations started in fine style. Tickets: £15 in advance | £18 on the door
Robin’s Winter Riddles
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughOur winter trail arrives this weekend! Work out Robin's riddles and make your way around Solstice Lake and 10 wintery discoveries. Then collect a reward upon your return. Not only that, we also have "pay-as-you-like" festive crafts for children available during the school holidays, when Santa is visiting more regularly. Combine wintery walks, the grotto, our trail, and perhaps a ... Read More
Yuletide Evening Express 2022
Join us on the 3rd, 10th or 17th of December for a relaxing steam-hauled journey, with drinks and festive nibbles served onboard culminating in live music where passengers are encouraged to join in with the carols. Your evening begins when you arrive at our main station of Wansford. PE8 6LR - Check-in opens 6:15pm You’ll be greeted by one of our fine steam locomotives, simmering ... Read More
Christmas with King Awesome
The Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle 7 West Street, Oundle, NorthamptonshireGet ready to party like it's 1989 with the ultimate 80s rock arena tribute band. Get Christmas started early! Tickets: £15 in advance | £18 on the door
Christmas Stars
Nene ParkCome and help decorate the park for the festive season! We have handmade wooden stars ready with different fun materials, ready for you to get creative - once the stars have been decorated they will be put on display in the park around the Visitor Centre for everyone to see and enjoy. There is no need to book this event, ... Read More
Holiday Trail
Nene ParkComplete a trail around Ferry Meadows and claim a prize at the end! Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize to grow at home. Available every day during the school Holidays from 9am - 4pm. £1 per sheet. No ... Read More
Winter Warmer Mince Pie Specials
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, PeterboroughDecember 31st - Yellow Timetable Trains departing Wansford at 10am, Noon and 2pm or join at any one of our stations Blow away those post-Christmas cobwebs and join our Steam heated services hauled by a Steam Locomotive Complementary Mince Pie for Adults and Sweets for Children, available from the on train Buffet car on production of your train ticket (one per person) ... Read More
February Drop in Crafts at Summer Leys
Summer LeysThroughout February half term we will be running a variety of drop-in crafts at our Summer Leys visitor centre. Pop by to get involved and create a wildlife craft to take home with you! Sessions will be running 10:30am-3pm on the following dates: Saturday 11th February- Owl Pellet Dissection: Come along to have a look at our range of skulls and bones ... Read More
February half-term: The Big Thaw
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughOh no! The Ice Age collection has defrosted! Can you help us hunt down what ancient creature has been brought back from extinction? Using the clues it left behind in the museum galleries, looking at fossils and doing science experiments, figure out which Ice Age animal has escaped – fun for all the family to enjoy! Make your vert own ... Read More
Climbing Wall
Nene ParkThe team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out during the school holidays for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside Nene Outdoors. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Suitable for: adults or children over 4yrs Cost: £12.00pp Booking essential.
February Half Term: Trail and Crafts – Ice Age Themed!
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughLooking for a cost effective way to keep the kids having fun this February half term? Come and join us at the Museum for some Ice Aged themed fun all the family can enjoy! No need to book, just drop in! The Trail: Set off round the museum, checking out all the galleries, on our popular Ice Age themed trail ... Read More
Nene Wetlands – Family Bush Craft Session
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, NorthamptonshireThese sessions are great fun for children and grown ups alike and are a great way to reconnect with traditional outdoor skills in the wonderful natural setting of the Nene Wetlands Education Area. Learn how to safely use knives to create firewood and other objects (depending on time), have a go at using traditional techniques to create fire, toast marshmallows ... Read More
Archery
Nene ParkPay and Play Archery sessions will run throughout the day. Why not come down and have a go? You will find us on the Glade Campsite at Nene Outdoors. Participants need to be in good health and are recommended to not take part if they are suffering from any injuries or illnesses that may be affected by strenuous activity, including; ... Read More
Tracks and Signs
Nene ParkWe will find out all about creatures that live in Ferry Meadows using the signs that they leave behind them. You will also get to take your own plaster of Paris track home with you.
Fairytale Ball
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughJoin us for one hour filled with 5 magical princesses, live performances, singing, dancing and a range of fairy tale activities. Tickets must be booked to be invited to our magical fairy tale ball in the Threshing Barn. This incredible experience is an hour and a half long and is available at 10am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm. We are expecting to reach capacity, pre booking ... Read More
Fairytale Ball
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughJoin us for one hour filled with 5 magical princesses, live performances, singing, dancing and a range of fairy tale activities. Tickets must be booked to be invited to our magical fairy tale ball in the Threshing Barn. This incredible experience is an hour and a half long and is available at 10am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm. We are expecting to reach capacity, pre booking ... Read More
Fairytale Ball
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughJoin us for one hour filled with 5 magical princesses, live performances, singing, dancing and a range of fairy tale activities. Tickets must be booked to be invited to our magical fairy tale ball in the Threshing Barn. This incredible experience is an hour and a half long and is available at 10am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm. We are expecting to reach capacity, pre booking ... Read More
Fairytale Ball
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughJoin us for one hour filled with 5 magical princesses, live performances, singing, dancing and a range of fairy tale activities. Tickets must be booked to be invited to our magical fairy tale ball in the Threshing Barn. This incredible experience is an hour and a half long and is available at 10am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm. We are expecting to reach capacity, pre booking ... Read More
The Fast Show
Santa PodWith Saturday Night Special RWYB on 25th March & Weekend Camping Welcome to The Fast Show at Santa Pod Raceway, the first performance and modified car event on the calendar. Featuring huge club stand displays, Run What Ya Brung, Sports Compact Drag Racing, Drift Rides, Stunt Displays, Jet Car, Trade Village, Caterers, Fun Fair Rides and much more. There’s something ... Read More