Events Calendar
Historical
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
Stanwick Lakes Heritage Open Day
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughExplore 10,000 years of history at our Stanwick Lakes Heritage Open Day! From Neolithic to Medieval, and heritage crafts, there is something for everyone to discover. Get hands on with history and discover all about this incredible historical site! Celebrate heritage with the team at Stanwick Lakes!– “Sensational Settlers” theatre show at the Iron Age Settlement – travel through time ... Read More
Delapré Abbey: Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyHeritage Open Days is back at Delapré Abbey; explore 900 years of exciting and turbulent history. Our friendly staff and volunteers will be guiding you around the behind-the-scenes spaces, sharing the history of the House and its grounds. Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Delapré Abbey at 10:30am, 12:30pm, and 3pm. We will show you all of the nooks ... Read More
Northamptonshire Battlefields Society at Delapre Abbey
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyVisit the Northamptonshire Battlefields Society at the Coach House at Delapre Abbey on the 8th September to learn more about the County's violent history.
Classics on the Lawn
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyEntry £2, pre-book here If you would like to exhibit your classic car on the day then they’re offering pitches for £12.50 here Enjoy a day out for all the family with vintage, classic and specialist cars in the grounds of the historic Abbey. Alongside this the historic house will be open so that you can find out more about the Abbey’s ... Read More