Events Calendar
Nene Valley Festival
Northamptonshire Walks – Fotheringhay
FotheringhayDate: Thursday 15th September 10.30am Walk: Fotheringhay Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Flat, easy walking across fields & tracks. There’s only one stile on this walk. Livestock could be present & we do climb the castle mound Number of people: Maximum 20 This is simply a stunning walk & the River Nene here is beautiful. We start in Fotheringhay, scene of ... Read More
Nene Valley Festival
Enjoy a 9 day programme of wildlife, culture and heritage events. More information coming soon!
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
Free Archaeological Archive Tour
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughThis tour by the ARC Curator and/or our team of volunteers will show visitors the ARC building which stores the archaeological archives from excavations carried out in Northamptonshire and explain how we curate the objects. We will also show some highlights we have within our collections. Please be aware there is a chance you may see human remains during this ... 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
The Old Savoy – The Home of The Deco Theatre
The Deco Theatre Abington Square, NorthamptonThe Deco Theatre, Northampton's hidden gem, is host to a wide variety of shows, the Christmas pantomime, and many training events. Over recent years the theatre has thoroughly re-established itself and continues to grow from strength to strength. The Building first opened on Saturday 2 May 1936 in a blaze of publicity as “the Savoy”, described as “Northampton’s only super ... Read More
The Vaults Tours
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughTake part in a Vaults tour and venture down into the Museum’s cellars. Explore layers of history rarely seen by the public and hear the stories of the people who once lived and worked within the building. Brought to life through projections and characters from this buildings history, will take you through 500 years of changing hands and uses. From ... Read More
The Vaults Tours
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughTake part in a Vaults tour and venture down into the Museum’s cellars. Explore layers of history rarely seen by the public and hear the stories of the people who once lived and worked within the building. Brought to life through projections and characters from this buildings history, will take you through 500 years of changing hands and uses. From ... Read More
Open Water Swimming
Nene ParkOpen water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors. Whether you are training for a triathlon or just want to take part in an activity which is sociable as well as good for you, we welcome all swimmers to our regular weekly sessions every ... Read More
Online History Talk – Still Standing: Cathedral Restorations in the 21st Century
OnlineExplore the hidden spaces of the Cathedral through the lens of Cathedral Architect, Stephen Oliver, and learn what it takes to keep a 900 year old building standing! Stephen will explore some of the current challenges facing the Cathedral building. Tickets: £7
Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughThe Syd Lawrence Orchestra – Live and Swinging… The “Best Big Band in the Land” is back for 2021 for their UK tour with their explosive new show Live and Swinging. Hold on tight as Live and Swinging takes you on an exciting journey that is stunning, dynamic, and thrilling. Directed by Chris Dean, this mesmerizing performance is packed with all your Big Band Favourites. Featuring the ... Read More
Northamptonshire Local Music Awards
The Deco Theatre Abington Square, NorthamptonJoin us for The Northamptonshire Local Music Awards 2022! After more than 2,500 nominations across 14 different categories, the awards come to a close with a gigantic celebration of local music inside Northampton’s icon and historical Deco Theatre located within The Old Savoy. The night will feature all of our award presentations, handed out by special guests and of course, ... Read More
Rachael Johnson Quartet
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughRachael Johnson is a jazz pianist who is currently touring the UK with MmmAhhWhoosh a Jazz show for 0-5 year olds with fantastic female Jazz vocalist Mellow Baku. Rachael is booked as a solo performer at Glastonbury Festival this year and is regularly playing throughout the UK in many Jazz clubs and festivals. Her Quartet consists of Steve O'Gorman - sax, Wayne ... Read More