Events Calendar
Nene Valley Festival
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
The Blisworth Tapestry and a heritage walk
We are displaying the Blisworth Tapestry (a large tapestry sited in the Baptist Chapel Coffee House) which details the history of Blisworth from Roman times. We are mounting a Heritage display (Blisworth is an exceptionally well-documented village) and will be offering a heritage walk around the village. Booking is not required for our activities. We will have a children's activity ... Read More
Crusader Boats
Beckets ParkDiscover the River Nene in Northampton The two-hour river trip will start from Becket’s Park in Northampton town centre running both up and down stream. This trip has full access for wheelchair users. This event is not suitable for very young children. Well-behaved owners with pets welcome. Address: Crusader Boats, Becket’s Park, Northampton NN1 5NL
St Matthews 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
Raunds Saturday Market
Raunds Town Council brings you the Raunds Saturday Market on the Town Square with a variety of stalls and free entertainment including live singer.
Dress for Battle at Longthorpe Tower
Nene Park TrustOver a two hour tour, in a smaller group, visitors will be able to discover in more detail about medieval costume and even try a few items of clothing on if they wish! Our Dressing for Battle & Court day will focus on medieval armour and arms and reveal the many layers of medieval ladies’ dress from the hose to ... Read More
Model Weekend
Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, NN10 0FW John Clark Way, RushdenJoin us at Rushden Railway Station and Goods Shed for our annual Model Weekend. The Goods Shed will be full of a selection of models including running model railways of different types, boats, car and more. Our Pacer train will be running trips every 45 mins from 11am - 3.30pm The Buffet Carriage will be open for sandwiches, cakes and ... Read More
Nene Valley Youth Rangers
Join The Wildlife Trust BCN for our next Youth Rangers session where we will be getting stuck into some practical conservation work at Summer Leys. Booking required. This event is suitable for ages 11+. For safety purposes, young people must be accompanied by an adult (first accompanying adult free), and we encourage you to get involved in the fun! Please ... Read More
Taster Day at Northampton Active
Northampton Active Nene Whitewater Centre, Bedford Road, Northampton30 Minute Come & Try Whitewater rafting Whitewater tubing Paddleboarding Kayaking
Patnic – A dog friendly picnic
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughDog friendly picnic. No booking required.