Events Calendar
Nene Valley Festival
The Land Rover Owners International Show
The East of England Showground PeterboroughThe LRO Show is the UK’s biggest and best Land Rover Show with leading Land Rover specialists, parts and accessory traders offering everything you could possibly need for your Land Rover: from elusive spares, repair panels, trim parts, engine tuning, suspension, styling and security upgrades, to tools, expedition kit and adventure tours, there is something for every Land Rover owner! ... Read More
Ranger Rita’s Animal Adventure
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, OundleRanger Rita's Animal Adventure is a 30 minute, fun, fact-filled, interactive show for all the family. Ranger Rita needs help from the audience to look after the animals she meets from the Nene Wetlands, including Owl, Otter, Spider, Heron and Bat. Learn fun facts about the animals and join in the interactive activities - can you jump like a frog, ... Read More
Church of St Edmund King and Martyr
Northampton Market SquareThe first known incumbent was here in 1223, but there had already been a church for some time: when Simon de Senlis, 2nd Earl of Northampton, founded the Cluniac priory of St Andrew in Northampton, between 1093 and 1100, he endowed it richly, including his lands in Hardingstone and the church itself. The earliest surviving fabric is the early 13C ... Read More
Adult RYA Start Sailing – Level 1
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUThis two day (consecutive) course covers how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovery. After the course participants will be able to sail in light winds under supervision. All safety equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided. Suitable for: 16yrs + Meeting point: Nene Outdoors Cost: £166.00
Heritage Open Days – Heritage Bus Tours
NorthamptonNorthampton Transport Heritage, once again are proud to host, in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council, this year's Heritage Open Days - Heritage Bus Tours. On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September where you can ride on real pieces of Northamptonshire History and travel back in time! At least three of our ex-Northampton Corporation Transport classic buses alongside our ex-United Counties ... Read More
Hedge Laying Heritage Skills Workshop
Flag FenThe desire to conserve and enhance our heritage hedgerows, undertake new (old) skills and spend time in the outdoors is on the increase. Here's an exciting opportunity for you to join our hedge laying heritage skills workshop and enjoy an experience that will stay with you for life! Hedge laying is an ancient skill practised throughout the UK and Europe ... Read More
Sessions House Tours
Sessions House Sessions House, George Row, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DFSeize your opportunity to take a look around the county’s most significant building with an expert tour guide. This superb Grade I listed building, of international significance, was built immediately after the 1675 fire of Northampton and retains much of its original appearance and features. See the full-length Royal portraits, hear about its construction and marvel at the incredible plaster ... Read More
Nene Valley Festival
Enjoy a 9 day programme of wildlife, culture and heritage events. More information coming soon!
Heritage Open Days – Delapré Abbey
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyThe Abbey will be open for free for you to explore at your leisure with a variety of tours taking place throughout the day.
Let’s Go Green
Rushden Lakes RushdenJoin our friends at Rushden Lakes for the Let’s Go Green event, learn more about local sustainability initiatives and get rewarded for visiting us car-free! Free to attend with various activities to get involved in and interact with! Here's a taste of what's happening Talk to Alison from Brightwayz and learn more about how she is working with Rushden Lakes ... Read More
Northampton Castle and Heritage Park
Chalk Lane, Northampton, , Northamptonshire, NN1 2RWTake a short tour of the site of Northampton Castle, one of the most important Mediaeval castles. Sadly most of the castle was lost when railway marshalling yards were built in the 19th century, but enough of the site remains to give a picture of this imposing; one of the biggest British castles At Northampton, there was once a massive ... Read More
Northampton Castle and Heritage Park
Chalk Lane, Northampton, , Northamptonshire, NN1 2RWTake a short tour of the site of Northampton Castle, one of the most important Mediaeval castles. Sadly most of the castle was lost when railway marshalling yards were built in the 19th century, but enough of the site remains to give a picture of this imposing; one of the biggest British castles At Northampton, there was once a massive ... Read More
Northampton Heritage Fair
Abington Park Park Avenue South, NorthamptonA wide variety of exhibits, displays and demonstrations covering many different local subjects. Now in its 20th year, the Northampton Heritage Fair aims to be bigger and better than ever! Join us at the beautiful surroundings of Abington Park & Museum, with its aviaries, lakes, gardens and play area where there will be something of interest for everyone to enjoy. ... Read More
Northampton Heritage Fair at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonA wide variety of exhibits, displays and demonstrations covering many different local subjects. Love Northampton .then come and see a little of what we have to offer. Now in its 20th year, the Northampton Heritage Fair aims to be bigger and better than ever! Join us at the recently opened and totally revamped Northampton Museum & Art Gallery where there ... Read More
A Celebration of Nature, Heritage and Adventure at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughEnjoy family fun activities including: Nature engagement for the kids – pond dipping and Den building. Heritage – Traditional and modern crafters demonstrating their skills, Bifrost guard with activities such as archery and axe throwing. Adventure – Newly opened play tower and water play back in full use, adventure trail and assault course. More information coming soon!
Northants Open Studios – Janette Gaggini
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 11 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 16:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Janette Gaggini Phone: 07801591201 Email: gagginijanette@gmail.com Address: Chester House Estate, NN8 2DH
Ranger Rita’s Animal Adventure
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, OundleRanger Rita’s Animal Adventure, by Stanwick-based Laugh Out Loud Theatre, is a 30 minute, fun, fact-filled, interactive show for all the family about looking after the wildlife in the Nene Valley Wetlands. Ranger Rita needs help from the audience to look after the animals she meets, including Owl, Otter, Spider, Heron and Bat. Will you help protect and preserve our ... Read More
Classics on the Lawn
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeyEnjoy a day out for all the family with vintage, classic and specialist cars in the grounds of the historic Abbey. We are also taking part in Heritage Open Days offering a chance for visitors to see inside the house for free (usual price £8 for adults). Alongside this we will offer a selection of paid for tours throughout the ... Read More
Delapré Abbey – Behind the Scenes Tour
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré AbbeySunday 11th September, 12noon & 1:30pm £8 (under 8s free). Spaces limited, pre-booking required Join Head of Engagement and Interpretation, Eleanor Sier, for a behind-the-scenes tour of Delapré Abbey. Eleanor will show you all of the nooks and crannies that the general public wouldn't normally get to see including the cellars, historic rooms, the attics, and the 19th century stable ... Read More
Ministry Of Science Live
The Deco Theatre Abington Square, NorthamptonMINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE – SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD This year saw Science lead the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in ... Read More
Planet Starlight
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughJoin Starlight Dance & Musical Theatre School in a spectacular journey around the world in this dance epic, featuring songs from all across Planet Starlight! Tickets £13
Carpenters Gold
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughImmerse yourself in an enchanting evening featuring the musical brilliance of Richard and Karen Carpenter. From Close to You, all of their chart-topping hits feature including Top of the World, We’ve Only Just Begun, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know and Only Yesterday. All superbly performed live in concert, just as they would have been by The Carpenters back in the day ... Read More