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Christmas Fair
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United KingdomEnjoy 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 5LW, United KingdomOur 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 Cathedral , United KingdomFind 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
Santa Express 2022
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United KingdomClick on the ticket type you wish to purchase for full details of what is included - No matter what ticket you purchase, each child ticket will include a gift from Santa, train ride, refreshments and entertainment. Santa Express 2022 Day Time Dates - 26th, 27th Nov, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Dec. Yuletide Express 2022 Evening ... 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.
The Advent Procession
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomIn association with Kidney Research. A moving service to mark the beginning of Advent, with music from the Cathedral Choir. In association with Kidney Research UK. In the Middle Ages, the Church kept Advent as a time of great solemnity - a time to think about the ultimate reality of death, judgement, hell and heaven. But Advent was also a ... Read More
Festive Door Decoration
Lyveden Lyveden, United KingdomTaking inspiration from the Tudor Christmas and ably guided by Liddy Parry from Something Less Boring you'll use a selection of different evergreen foliage to construct your own festive door display.
Candlelit Tours
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United KingdomExperience the Abbey by candlelight on this wonderfully festive, special out-of-hours tour. £15 per person / maximum of 15 people per tour Price includes mulled wine and mince pies Experience the Abbey by candlelight on this wonderfully festive, special out-of-hours tour. Hear about the Abbey’s history and its people on an informative tour whilst exploring the nooks and crannies of ... Read More
Candlelit Tours
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United KingdomExperience the Abbey by candlelight on this wonderfully festive, special out-of-hours tour. £15 per person / maximum of 15 people per tour Price includes mulled wine and mince pies Experience the Abbey by candlelight on this wonderfully festive, special out-of-hours tour. Hear about the Abbey’s history and its people on an informative tour whilst exploring the nooks and crannies of ... Read More
Candlelit Tours
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United KingdomExperience the Abbey by candlelight on this wonderfully festive, special out-of-hours tour. £15 per person / maximum of 15 people per tour Price includes mulled wine and mince pies Experience the Abbey by candlelight on this wonderfully festive, special out-of-hours tour. Hear about the Abbey’s history and its people on an informative tour whilst exploring the nooks and crannies of ... Read More
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
Santa Express 2022
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United KingdomClick on the ticket type you wish to purchase for full details of what is included - No matter what ticket you purchase, each child ticket will include a gift from Santa, train ride, refreshments and entertainment. Santa Express 2022 Day Time Dates - 26th, 27th Nov, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Dec. Yuletide Express 2022 Evening ... Read More
Longthorpe Tower Living History Event
Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United KingdomSee 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
An Evening of Haunting Ghost Stories
Lyveden Lyveden, United KingdomAn evening of stories around the fire for adults and brave older children. Hear some of the tales that would have sent the Tudors to bed shivering and quaking (and not just with the cold).
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
Santa Express 2022
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United KingdomClick on the ticket type you wish to purchase for full details of what is included - No matter what ticket you purchase, each child ticket will include a gift from Santa, train ride, refreshments and entertainment. Santa Express 2022 Day Time Dates - 26th, 27th Nov, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Dec. Yuletide Express 2022 Evening ... Read More
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United KingdomMake a traditional, eco-friendly wire and moss-based wreath for your door this Christmas. Using natural greenery, flowers and festive decoration, our experienced florist will guide you through the techniques used to make a luxury, 30cm decorative wreath for your home or to give as a gift. £42.50pp. The cost of the workshop includes all materials and festive refreshments. Please bring ... Read More
Santa Express 2022
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United KingdomClick on the ticket type you wish to purchase for full details of what is included - No matter what ticket you purchase, each child ticket will include a gift from Santa, train ride, refreshments and entertainment. Santa Express 2022 Day Time Dates - 26th, 27th Nov, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Dec. Yuletide Express 2022 Evening ... Read More
Needle Felted Christmas Ornaments Workshop
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United KingdomThis Christmas, learn to make decorations using traditional needle felting. Join our local textile artist and artisan felter, who is an experienced workshop provider in schools and with adults. In this workshop, she will guide you through making a felted robin and small felted Santa or gnome to decorate your festive tree, or give away as gifts. A perfect festive ... Read More
Woofmas Market
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomChristmas at the estate... with a special visitor for our four-legged friends, as Santa Paws will be joining us for our Woofmas Market! SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER 10AM - 4PM Bring your dogs and join us for all of this: - Artisan Shopping Stalls (with goodies for dogs and humans) - Meet Santa Paws* - Carol Singers - Christmas Crafts - ... 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
Paper Marbling Workshop
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United KingdomExperiment with the traditional Turkish art of Paper Marbling. Perfect for anyone wishing to have a go at Marbling Art as a stand-alone technique or as part of a wider practice - to make really special Christmas gift wrappings, or as endpapers for books or decorative works. You will learn about the history, materials and techniques of this beautiful and ... 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
Santa Express 2022
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United KingdomClick on the ticket type you wish to purchase for full details of what is included - No matter what ticket you purchase, each child ticket will include a gift from Santa, train ride, refreshments and entertainment. Santa Express 2022 Day Time Dates - 26th, 27th Nov, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Dec. Yuletide Express 2022 Evening ... Read More
Museum Mornings for the Over 60s
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton, United KingdomWinter’s Tales: Traditional stories and music for the season Speaker: Richard York Stories for the season, as might be told round a fireside, some of good cheer, some darker, with music played on unusual and beautiful instruments. £3 per talk, £24 whole series ticket Price includes tea/coffee and biscuits Booking recommended. Buy tickets at the museum or at www.nmag.eventbrite.co.uk.
Eco Wrapping Workshop
With just over a week to go to the big day, it's the perfect time to get a bit of wrapping up done. Lyveden will be dressed in all its festive glory so why not come and spend some time picking up some gift wrapping inspiration and having a go yourself. Refreshments in the form of tea, coffee and a ... Read More
Jingle Jingle Rescue
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United KingdomHelp!!! 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!
Santa Express 2022
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United KingdomClick on the ticket type you wish to purchase for full details of what is included - No matter what ticket you purchase, each child ticket will include a gift from Santa, train ride, refreshments and entertainment. Santa Express 2022 Day Time Dates - 26th, 27th Nov, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Dec. Yuletide Express 2022 Evening ... 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
Santa Express 2022
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United KingdomClick on the ticket type you wish to purchase for full details of what is included - No matter what ticket you purchase, each child ticket will include a gift from Santa, train ride, refreshments and entertainment. Santa Express 2022 Day Time Dates - 26th, 27th Nov, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Dec. Yuletide Express 2022 Evening ... Read More
Santa Express 2022
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United KingdomClick on the ticket type you wish to purchase for full details of what is included - No matter what ticket you purchase, each child ticket will include a gift from Santa, train ride, refreshments and entertainment. Santa Express 2022 Day Time Dates - 26th, 27th Nov, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Dec. Yuletide Express 2022 Evening ... Read More
Winter Warmer Mince Pie Specials
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United KingdomDecember 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
Talk Trainers
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton, United KingdomJoin us in a collaboration with the University of Northampton for an afternoon exploring and celebrating the training shoe. Fully immerse yourself in trainer culture by meeting and hearing from trainer designers, collectors, manufacturers and customisers, including designer Bobby Nangla talking about his partnership with Converse, local artist and digital footwear illustrator Amar Shah and Goodsoles founder Liam Wood about ... Read More
Katharine of Aragon Festival 2023
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomA Tudor themed festival commemorating the date in January 1536 when Katharine of Aragon was buried at Peterborough Abbey. For the full programme please visit www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/katharine.aspx
Sublime Science Workshop
Nene Park , United KingdomHave you ever wanted to have a mad scientist in your family? Now is your chance to train up your little ones with the prefect Christmas gift! Join Sublime Science at the Chester House Estate, as seen on BBC's Dragon's Den, learn how to create everything from bubbling potions to yummy sweets. You will even witness some spectacular science experiments ... Read More
Sublime Science Workshop
Nene Park , United KingdomHave you ever wanted to have a mad scientist in your family? Now is your chance to train up your little ones with the prefect Christmas gift! Join Sublime Science at the Chester House Estate, as seen on BBC's Dragon's Den, learn how to create everything from bubbling potions to yummy sweets. You will even witness some spectacular science experiments ... Read More
Sublime Science Workshop
Nene Park , United KingdomHave you ever wanted to have a mad scientist in your family? Now is your chance to train up your little ones with the prefect Christmas gift! Join Sublime Science at the Chester House Estate, as seen on BBC's Dragon's Den, learn how to create everything from bubbling potions to yummy sweets. You will even witness some spectacular science experiments ... Read More
The Dino Stu Show
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomOnly £7.50 per person to discover more all about the prehistoric dinosaurs ... Back by popular demand, Ranger Stu awaits to take you back in time to the prehistoric era! He will be bringing along his Dinosaur friend who will take you on a story to explain how life used to be. Along with this there will be a chance to ... Read More
The Dino Stu Show
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomOnly £7.50 per person to discover more all about the prehistoric dinosaurs ... Back by popular demand, Ranger Stu awaits to take you back in time to the prehistoric era! He will be bringing along his Dinosaur friend who will take you on a story to explain how life used to be. Along with this there will be a chance to ... Read More
Lego Robotics Workshop
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomFor only £20 join us this February Half Term for a Lego Roboticist Workshop! Hosted by JuniorSTEM this is an exciting way to learn programming and engineering. You will be taught each step over the 90 minute session. At the end of this you will have created a fully functioning Lego robot. This is a highly engaging activity allowing your ... Read More
Lego Robotics Workshop
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomFor only £20 join us this February Half Term for a Lego Roboticist Workshop! Hosted by JuniorSTEM this is an exciting way to learn programming and engineering. You will be taught each step over the 90 minute session. At the end of this you will have created a fully functioning Lego robot. This is a highly engaging activity allowing your ... Read More
Lego Robotics Workshop
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomFor only £20 join us this February Half Term for a Lego Roboticist Workshop! Hosted by JuniorSTEM this is an exciting way to learn programming and engineering. You will be taught each step over the 90 minute session. At the end of this you will have created a fully functioning Lego robot. This is a highly engaging activity allowing your ... Read More
Fairytale Ball
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomJoin 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,, Wellingborough, United KingdomJoin 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,, Wellingborough, United KingdomJoin 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,, Wellingborough, United KingdomJoin 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
Ceilidh in the Cathedral with Frog on a Bike
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomWarm up your weekend with an energetic and fun evening out! Come along to a Ceilidh in the Cathedral with music and calls from Frog on a Bike, who are a very established, high energy, dance floor-packing professional ceilidh band. Their vivacious style, distinctive big sound and driving rhythm is guaranteed to have you up and dancing. Combined with a Fish ... Read More
Threads Throughout Creation Exhibition: Jacqui Parkinson Textiles
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomJacqui Parkinson returns to the Cathedral to showcase her stunning exhibition, 'Threads Throughout Creation'. The exhibition includes 12 large vibrant panels telling the Genesis story. Her previous exhibition Threads Throughout Revelation was exhibited at 14 other cathedrals across the UK between 2016-2018 and viewed by up to 1 million people! Here's what The Very Revd Professor Dr Gordon McPhate - Dean ... Read More
Romans in the Nene Valley Talk
Nene Park , United KingdomJoin Prof. Stephen Upex MCIfA. FSA. for an enlightening evening talk about the Romans of the Nene Valley. Stephen will talk about his new book covering topics such as military presence, forts, villas, farmsteads, religion and burials along with the important Roman town of Durobrivae with it's sprawling industrial suburbs. Stephen has Excavated, written about, and researched the area for ... Read More
Meat Loaf by Candlelight
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomJoin us for an incredible night of Meat Loaf anthems, performed in the beautiful Peterborough Cathedral by candlelight. Featuring a live cast of West End singers including stars of the West End production of 'Bat Out of Hell', accompanied by an incredible live rock band, experience the ultimate tribute to Meat Loaf as you have never heard before. This concert ... Read More