Events Calendar
Historical
Canons Ashby Open Day
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church, and join our volunteers for short pop-up talks about the creative people from our place’s history. Whilst you’re here, pop into the shop to collect a souvenir or treat yourself in the tearoom to a cream tea or a light lunch. Free entry on these days ... 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
Canons Ashby Open Day
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church, and join our volunteers for short pop-up talks about the creative people from our place’s history. Whilst you’re here, pop into the shop to collect a souvenir or treat yourself in the tearoom to a cream tea or a light lunch. Free entry on these days ... Read More
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
Heritage Bus Services
George Row NorthamptonClassic buses providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Northampton linking venues participating in Heritage Open Days and running short tours. Regular FREE bus services and short tours using classic buses and coaches running from the Town Centre on routes around Northampton and the local area serving many of the venues open to the public. Event Times Saturday 9 ... Read More
Church of the Holy Sepulchre Open Day
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2LYA national treasure, an icon of Northamptonshire and a building of international significance presents our visitors with the wow factor! The church has seen more than 150,000 visitors from around the world since 1982. Recent conservation of stained-glass windows and brilliant updating of the military ‘Soldiers Chapel’.
St Mary’s Church Open Day
An introduction to the church building and churchyard, with explanation of its purpose, use and history. Information about links with the local community. Children's activity. Refreshments. For those who already know the church there will be new insights into things they never knew. For newcomers there is the opportunity to learn more about a building in the centre of their ... Read More
Longthorpe Tower Tours
Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) is locally managed by Nene Park Trust The Tower is the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. We have a team of knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who will ... Read More
Heritage Open Days – Lyveden
Lyveden LyvedenJoin local producers and sample some produce in our Apple & Ale Festival. Learn about traditional methods for using produce, our orchard and shop for new local favourites! Cared for by the National Trust, Lyveden is a Grade I listed Park and Garden near Oundle. Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan ... Read More
Northamptonshire Natural History Society Open Day
Northampton Natural History Society 10 Castilian Terrace, NorthamptonInterested 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 the team in their purpose built rooms. A society in Northamptonshire dating back to 1876. See displays and demonstrations by many of the sections in the purpose built rooms. Bring a plant or item ... Read More
Fifteen at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonAn exciting and eclectic exhibition of the work of 15 prominent Northamptonshire artists. Covering a range of media from painting and printmaking to glass textiles and collage, there is certainly something for everyone. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm.
Performing Room Northampton Heritage Day
Performing Rood 9 Guildhall Road, NorthamptonExplore the hidden history of our building. Step back in time utilising multimedia and public exhibitions of recently uncovered artefacts to hear the story and discover how our heritage helped to create Northampton’s beautiful Culture Quarter.
Longthorpe Tower Tours
Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) is locally managed by Nene Park Trust The Tower is the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. We have a team of knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who will ... Read More
Heritage Open Days – Lyveden
Lyveden LyvedenJoin local producers and sample some produce in our Apple & Ale Festival. Learn about traditional methods for using produce, our orchard and shop for new local favourites! Cared for by the National Trust, Lyveden is a Grade I listed Park and Garden near Oundle. Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan ... Read More
Longthorpe Tower Tours
Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) is locally managed by Nene Park Trust The Tower is the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. We have a team of knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who will ... Read More
Heritage Open Days – Lyveden
Lyveden LyvedenJoin local producers and sample some produce in our Apple & Ale Festival. Learn about traditional methods for using produce, our orchard and shop for new local favourites! Cared for by the National Trust, Lyveden is a Grade I listed Park and Garden near Oundle. Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan ... Read More