Events Calendar
Nene Valley Festival
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
Canoe 2 Nene Valley Festival Offer
canoe2 The Boathouse, Rushden LakesCanoe 2 are delighted to be supporting the Nene Valley Festival. To celebrate, this year we have some offers for the 9-day festival! OFFER LIVE THROUGHOUT THE Nene Valley Festival 20% Off standard Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard/Pedalo & Katakanu Hire, getting on the water 9th to 17th September inclusive Whether it’s half an hour on a pedalo, half-day Kayak Hire, a trip to ... 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
Northamptonshire Heritage Fair
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery, Abington Park Museum, Chester House Estate. This year we are expanding the Heritage Fair over three venues. Abington Park Museum has been a regular host of the fair and the two newly opened venues of Northampton Museum & Art Gallery and Chester House Estate will co-host. We aim to bring you a greater number of ... Read More
St Matthew’s Church Tour
The building was designed by local architect Matthew Henry Holding in 13th Century Gothic style. The foundation stone was laid on St Matthew’s Day in 1891. The church was dedicated on St Matthew’s Day two years later, 21 September 1893. Artworks include Henry Moore’s Madonna and Graham Sutherland’s Crucifixion. Address: St Matthew’s Church, St Matthew’s Parade, Northampton, NN2 7HF
Higham Ferrers Horticultural Show
Chichele College College Street, Higham FerrersBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Our show is open to everyone, young and old, beginners and experienced producers. You don't have to live in Higham Ferrers to take part – all entries are very welcome. Some classes will be just for fun and some for those who take their produce far more seriously; classes for vegetables, fruit, flowers, floral art, cakes ... Read More
St Matthew’s Church Tour
The building was designed by local architect Matthew Henry Holding in 13th Century Gothic style. The foundation stone was laid on St Matthew’s Day in 1891. The church was dedicated on St Matthew’s Day two years later, 21 September 1893. Artworks include Henry Moore’s Madonna and Graham Sutherland’s Crucifixion. Address: St Matthew’s Church, St Matthew’s Parade, Northampton, NN2 7HF
Jeyes of Earls Barton Special Bus Tours
Jeyes 26-28 The Square, Earls BartonNorthamptonshire’s Transport Heritage will be running special bus tours to Jeyes, so why not pop along to visit, have lunch and take the opportunity to explore this delightful apothecary. No booking required.
Weedon Royal Ordnance Depot Open Day
Immerse yourself in the history of the 200-year-old Weedon Royal Ordnance Depot. Free entry to the Visitors Centre where our friendly volunteers are on hand to guide and inform you about the history of this fascinating place. On display there are many artefacts which give a wonderful insight into the history of the site and its operations from Napoleonic times ... Read More
Delapré Abbey Heritage Open Days
Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AWSunday 10th September & Sunday 17th September 11am-4pm Self-guided entry to the Abbey: £8, under 18s free Tours: free* Explore 900 years of exciting and turbulent history at Delapré Abbey. Our friendly staff and volunteers will be guiding you around, sharing the history of the House and its grounds. Reminisce on the history of the Abbey’s picturesque gardens with ... Read More
Heritage Open Days Heritage Fair
abington park musem Park Ave S, Northampton NN1 5LWAbington Park Museum has been a regular host of the fair and we aim to bring you a wide variety of stalls, exhibits, displays and demonstrations. These will be both inside and outside covering different local subjects, with something to interest everyone. As part of Heritage Open Days, a classic free bus service will run between Northampton town centre and ... Read More
Delapré Abbey Heritage Open Days
Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AWSunday 10th September & Sunday 17th September 11am-4pm Self-guided entry to the Abbey: £8, under 18s free Tours: free* Explore 900 years of exciting and turbulent history at Delapré Abbey. Our friendly staff and volunteers will be guiding you around, sharing the history of the House and its grounds. Reminisce on the history of the Abbey’s picturesque gardens with ... Read More