Events Calendar

Rushden Lakes Handmade and Vintage Christmas Pop-Up Fair

Rushden Lakes Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

MK 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

Brunch with Santa

Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0FW John Clark Way, Rushden

Join 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

Event Series Santa Express 2022

Santa Express 2022

Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Click 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

Jingle Jingle Rescue

Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United Kingdom

Help!!! 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!

Mini Museum Explorers

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, Northampton, United Kingdom

Enjoy hands-on fun sessions for the under-fives. Explore the museum with stories, music and art and craft activities, whilst making new friends and creating memories in an engaging and family-friendly environment. With a different theme and activities each week. These sessions are for pre-school children (2-5 years) and their parent and carers. Booking essential as places are limited.

Event Series Santa Express 2022

Santa Express 2022

Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Click 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

Robin’s Winter Riddles

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Our 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

Event Series Santa Express 2022

Santa Express 2022

Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Click 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

Event Series Santa Express 2022

Santa Express 2022

Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Click 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 Kingdom

 December 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

Wild n Woody at Irchester Woods Country Park

Irchester Country Park , United Kingdom

Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Ln, Little Irchester, Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7DL, UK   Our Wild n Woody sessions encourage pre-school children aged 2 years upwards to explore, be inquisitive and learn new skills. These 2 hour weekly sessions help to build independence and confidence by allowing free flow between the activities on offer in our dedicated woodland space. The 6 week programme offers activities including ... Read More

Nene Wetlands Little Bug’s Club – 19th January

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Let your little ones explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area.

Nene Wetlands Little Bug’s Club – 19th January

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Let your little ones explore, learn about nature, build confidence and gain new skills, all in the wonderful outdoor setting of the Nene Wetland's Education Area.

February Drop in Crafts at Summer Leys

Summer Leys , United Kingdom

Throughout 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

Nene Wetlands Drop-in Crafts- February Half Term

Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve

Join our popular crafty drop-in sessions at the visitor centre and make or decorate a bird feeder. Come and pop by the Nene Wetlands visitor centre and have a go at making or decorating your own bird feeder, perfect for helping your local birds through the cold winter months! We will have a variety of crafts available to provide fun for ... Read More

£3 – £5
Event Series Sublime Science Workshop

Sublime Science Workshop

Nene Park , United Kingdom

Have 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

£10
Event Series Sublime Science Workshop

Sublime Science Workshop

Nene Park , United Kingdom

Have 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

£10
Event Series Sublime Science Workshop

Sublime Science Workshop

Nene Park , United Kingdom

Have 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

£10

February half-term: The Big Thaw

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Oh 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

Free – £39
Event Series The Dino Stu Show

The Dino Stu Show

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Only £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

£7.50

Climbing Wall

Nene Park , United Kingdom

The 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.

Event Series The Dino Stu Show

The Dino Stu Show

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Only £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

£7.50

Bushcraft: Tool Use

Nene Park , United Kingdom

Learn how to use a selection of tools including loppers and gimlets to turn elder sticks into crafts such as beads, jewellery and many more! Suitable Age:               8yrs+ Cost:                            £12.00 per child, accompanying adult at no additional charge Advisory information: Activities take place in outside areas, so do please come suitably dressed for the weather. This activity ... Read More

Nene Wetlands- Dazzling Daffodils and Brilliant Bulbs!

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

As bulbs start to flower, heralding the start of spring, join us and learn more about how bulbs grow before decorating a ceramic pot in which to plant your very own daffodil! Close adult supervision is required. Most suitable for ages 5+ Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get money off your ticket by selecting ... Read More

£5 – £7.50
Event Series Lego Robotics Workshop

Lego Robotics Workshop

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

For 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

Nene Wetlands – Family Bush Craft Session

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

These 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

£12.50 – £17.50

Archery

Nene Park , United Kingdom

Pay 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

Event Series Lego Robotics Workshop

Lego Robotics Workshop

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

For 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

Event Series Lego Robotics Workshop

Lego Robotics Workshop

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

For 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

Tracks and Signs

Nene Park , United Kingdom

We 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.

Event Series Nene Wetlands – Build A Bird Box!

Nene Wetlands – Build A Bird Box!

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Help make your green space better for birds by building them a home! Build a bird nest box using one of our pre-prepared kits to help the birds where you live. Involves the use of hand tools so close adult supervision is required. Most suitable for ages 5+ Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get ... Read More

Event Series Nene Wetlands – Build A Bird Box!

Nene Wetlands – Build A Bird Box!

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Help make your green space better for birds by building them a home! Build a bird nest box using one of our pre-prepared kits to help the birds where you live. Involves the use of hand tools so close adult supervision is required. Most suitable for ages 5+ Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get ... Read More

Nene Valley Youth Rangers 2023 Launch

Summer Leys , United Kingdom

Join us for the launch of our Youth Rangers group of 2023- for FREE to give you a taster of what we will be up to- including some practical habitat management. In this session we will be coppicing a section of our Education Area at Summer Leys, which is an important task to help maintain a variety of habitats in ... Read More

Event Series Nene Wetlands – Build A Bird Box!

Nene Wetlands – Build A Bird Box!

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Help make your green space better for birds by building them a home! Build a bird nest box using one of our pre-prepared kits to help the birds where you live. Involves the use of hand tools so close adult supervision is required. Most suitable for ages 5+ Are you a member of the Wildlife Trust BCN? You can get ... Read More

Event Series Fairytale Ball

Fairytale Ball

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Join 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

£30
Event Series Fairytale Ball

Fairytale Ball

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Join 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

£30
Event Series Fairytale Ball

Fairytale Ball

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Join 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

£30
Event Series Fairytale Ball

Fairytale Ball

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Join 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

£30

Nature Tots

Nene Park , United Kingdom

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time. The session will take place mostly outside, so please dress for the weather.

Alpaca Workshop

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Have you ever wanted to learn about Alpacas? We have the perfect experience for you. Visit to the Chester House Estate and take part in an Alpaca Husbandry Workshop led by Easton Way Farm. In the alpaca husbandry workshop, you will learn all things about alpacas! Firstly, you will start off with a quiz to see how much you already know and then we ... Read More

Classic Car Day

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

The first ever Classic Car Day comes to the Chester House Estate, for a whole day of discovering your favourite Classic Cars! Surrounded by 85 acres of historic landscape, a range of the greatest Classic Cars will be displayed around the site with the knowledgeable owners on hand for any questions you may have about the incredible cars. Do you have a ... Read More

Forest School – Chester House

Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

We have a fantastic offering this May half term to connect with nature, working with Muddy Boots! Forest School for 18 months - 5 years (Tuesday 30th May 2023 and Friday 2nd June 2023) Learn how to build a Teddy Bear Shelter, make a mess in the muddy kitchen, connect with a sensory nature activity and much more. This forest ... Read More

Everything Food & Drink @ Rushden Lakes

Rushden Lakes Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Come and join us for our next Everything Food and Drink event at the beautiful Rushden Lakes! on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 2023, we will be taking over the central boulevard with an array of amazing stalls. We will have over 50 stalls of the ultimate shopping experience! With a huge amount of trade stands selling a whole ... Read More

Event Series Heritage Open Days – Lyveden

Heritage Open Days – Lyveden

Lyveden Lyveden, United Kingdom

Join 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

Lowick Scarecrow Festival

Lowick Village Hall 1 Drayton Road, Lowick

Follow the Scarecrow trail through our lovely village of Lowick on both days. There will be a scarecrow trail around the village, children activities such as geocaching, and craft stalls, as well as a  produce and flower show in the church on Sunday 10th from 11am – 3pm. Enter your own scarecrow for £5 online, with a chance to win ... Read More

Classics on the Lawn

Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United Kingdom

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 exciting and turbulent past in more detail (entry fee applies). Entry £1, pre-book here.Free entry when pre-booking admission to the historic house (adults ... Read More

Nature Tots (Autumn)

Nene Park , United Kingdom

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. The whole session will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. We will have two sessions a month, with the second session a month being a repeat of the first one, ... Read More

Event Series Heritage Open Days – Lyveden

Heritage Open Days – Lyveden

Lyveden Lyveden, United Kingdom

Join 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

Event Series Heritage Open Days – Lyveden

Heritage Open Days – Lyveden

Lyveden Lyveden, United Kingdom

Join 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

Heritage Family Fun Day

Rushden Lakes Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Plans for the Heritage Family Fun Day on Sunday 17th September at Rushden Lakes are underway and the day is based around local heritage and brings together a wide array of interesting information about the local towns of Rushden and Higham Ferrers. Expect entertainment, stalls, activities and a free open top Heritage bus tour. See you there!