Events Calendar
family activities
T.rex: The Killer Question
Peterborough Cathedral , United KingdomSee moving and roaring animatronic dinosaurs from the Natural History Museum, London, inside 900-year-old Peterborough Cathedral. 'T.rex: The Killer Question' is a touring exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London. It tackles the monster mystery: was T. rex a ferocious hunter or a mere scavenger? The exhibition includes several roaring and moving animatronic dinosaurs, one of which is a three-quarter ... Read More
Dinosaurs in the Park
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United KingdomAn adventure-filled family day out Dinosaurs in the Park takes you to a land of prehistoric times where kids will come face to face with huge, moving, roaring dinosaurs. Step into a world where prehistoric giants roam and ferocious predators lurk, and make the school holidays memorable for the whole family. With 35 life-sized, moving and roaring dinosaurs, a Dino-Fun-Zone, ... Read More
Lace Wars Rebellion Event at the Chester House Estate
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomLace Wars re-enactment group portrays life during the Eighteenth-Century. They specialise in the period 1740-1760, in particular the Jacobite Rebellion, but they have also been known to dabble with events based on smugglers, highwaymen and other ne’er-do-wells! They stage events throughout the year at historic sites in the UK and will be visiting The Chester House Estate on 23rd and 24th ... Read More
Holiday Trail
Visitor Centre and gift shop, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU , United KingdomComplete a trail around Ferry Meadows and claim a prize at the end! Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. Available every day during the Easter School Holidays from 10am - 4:00pm. £1 per sheet. No need to book; ... Read More
Get Drawing at Chester House
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomWe so often hear of the fear of drawing. Get Drawing aims to banish those fears through simple and guided tasks and instructions to help you learn new skills and improve on existing ones, in this enjoyable small group series at The Chester House Estate, Irchester. Each session is bookable individually and has a different theme and stands alone, but ... Read More
Lace Wars Rebellion Event at the Chester House Estate
Chester House Estate Irchester,, Wellingborough, United KingdomLace Wars re-enactment group portrays life during the Eighteenth-Century. They specialise in the period 1740-1760, in particular the Jacobite Rebellion, but they have also been known to dabble with events based on smugglers, highwaymen and other ne’er-do-wells! They stage events throughout the year at historic sites in the UK and will be visiting The Chester House Estate on 23rd and 24th ... Read More
Pond Dipping (Drop In Session)
Ferry Meadows , United KingdomCome along to our drop in session and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. There may be a wait on the day due to the number of people attending. Suitable Age: 3yrs + Meeting point: Lynch Lake pond dipping platform Cost: Donations welcome
Abington Children’s Summer Workshops
Abington Park Park Avenue South, Northampton, United KingdomWonderful Wednesdays 1-2pm, 2.30-3.30pm, 4-5pm £5 per workshop or £20 for the series of 5 workshops Wednesday 27 July Make a Viking purse Create a leather drawstring Viking style purse with braided ties. All materials supplied. Wednesday 3 August Look closer Explore the microscopic world, learn all about the history of microscopy and create and view your own slides with ... Read More
Mopar Euro Nationals
Santa Pod , United KingdomRWYB event for American Muscle Cars only, featuring Drag Racing, Show & Shine, Wheelie Contest, Live Music, Traders and Camping. The biggest muscle car door slammer event in Europe. All American classics, trucks, modified & muscle cars plus American car clubs are welcome. Sunday will see a gigantic Show n Shine in the car corral and at lunch time the ... Read More
Abington Children’s Summer Workshops
Abington Park Park Avenue South, Northampton, United KingdomWonderful Wednesdays 1-2pm, 2.30-3.30pm, 4-5pm £5 per workshop or £20 for the series of 5 workshops Wednesday 27 July Make a Viking purse Create a leather drawstring Viking style purse with braided ties. All materials supplied. Wednesday 3 August Look closer Explore the microscopic world, learn all about the history of microscopy and create and view your own slides with ... Read More
Climbing Wall
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU , United KingdomThe 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: £10.00pp Booking essential.
Abington Children’s Summer Workshops
Abington Park Park Avenue South, Northampton, United KingdomWonderful Wednesdays 1-2pm, 2.30-3.30pm, 4-5pm £5 per workshop or £20 for the series of 5 workshops Wednesday 27 July Make a Viking purse Create a leather drawstring Viking style purse with braided ties. All materials supplied. Wednesday 3 August Look closer Explore the microscopic world, learn all about the history of microscopy and create and view your own slides with ... Read More
Bushcraft: Tool Use
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU , United KingdomLearn 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: £5.50 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 takes place on ... Read More
Children’s Fused Glass Workshop
Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United KingdomJoin June from Semperart at this workshop, especially for children to make their own unique fused glass. During the session you will * Develop a design that June has created especially for this workshop * Choose a variety of coloured glass to create your design Once your piece is complete, it will be fired in a kiln. This can take up to ... Read More
Children’s Fused Glass Workshop
Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United KingdomJoin June from Semperart at this workshop, especially for children to make their own unique fused glass. During the session you will * Develop a design that June has created especially for this workshop * Choose a variety of coloured glass to create your design Once your piece is complete, it will be fired in a kiln. This can take up to ... Read More
Abington Children’s Summer Workshops
Abington Park Park Avenue South, Northampton, United KingdomWonderful Wednesdays 1-2pm, 2.30-3.30pm, 4-5pm £5 per workshop or £20 for the series of 5 workshops Wednesday 27 July Make a Viking purse Create a leather drawstring Viking style purse with braided ties. All materials supplied. Wednesday 3 August Look closer Explore the microscopic world, learn all about the history of microscopy and create and view your own slides with ... Read More
Children’s Fused Glass Workshop
Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United KingdomJoin June from Semperart at this workshop, especially for children to make their own unique fused glass. During the session you will * Develop a design that June has created especially for this workshop * Choose a variety of coloured glass to create your design Once your piece is complete, it will be fired in a kiln. This can take up to ... Read More
Funtopia
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United KingdomFor two weekends in June and August, Funtopia takes over the grounds of the Abbey with a fun-filled event featuring bouncy castles, an obstacle course, inflatable slide, bungee run, giant games, Space Hopper races and more – all included in the price of your wristband! Designed for visitors up to the age of 10 (with an area specially for the ... Read More
Funtopia
Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, Delapré Abbey, United KingdomFor two weekends in June and August, Funtopia takes over the grounds of the Abbey with a fun-filled event featuring bouncy castles, an obstacle course, inflatable slide, bungee run, giant games, Space Hopper races and more – all included in the price of your wristband! Designed for visitors up to the age of 10 (with an area specially for the ... Read More
Climbing Wall
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU , United KingdomThe 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: £10.00pp Booking essential.
Holiday Trail
Visitor Centre and gift shop, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU , United KingdomComplete a trail around Ferry Meadows and claim a prize at the end! Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. Available every day during the school holidays 9am - 4pm. £1 per sheet. No need to book; just pop ... Read More
Abington Children’s Summer Workshops
Abington Park Park Avenue South, Northampton, United KingdomWonderful Wednesdays 1-2pm, 2.30-3.30pm, 4-5pm £5 per workshop or £20 for the series of 5 workshops Wednesday 27 July Make a Viking purse Create a leather drawstring Viking style purse with braided ties. All materials supplied. Wednesday 3 August Look closer Explore the microscopic world, learn all about the history of microscopy and create and view your own slides with ... Read More
STP Greenlight Nationals
Santa Pod , United KingdomNational Drag Racing Championship event in the peak of the British Summer, with a huge variety of race cars and bikes that will keep the track action packed all day long. Day Tickets from £19, Kids just £5
The 2022 UK Monster Truck Nationals
Santa Pod , United KingdomThe Action-Packed UK Monster Truck Nationals is more than just another family day out! This family-focused event features something for all ages, plus under 5’s go free!!! See head-to-head Monster Truck Racing & Freestyle Action with Monster Truck Bus Jumps! Enjoy a passenger ride in a full-size Monster Truck! Replica Mini Monster Trucks for Children to Drive! World record holding ... Read More
Climbing Wall
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU , United KingdomThe 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: £10.00pp Booking essential.
VW Action
Santa Pod , United KingdomVW Action is the longest running weekend VW Show in the world - now in its 46th year! The show has in one form or another been the true 'Jewel in the Crown' of UK VW events, from its early days at Stoneleigh, the NAS Stoneleigh shows, the period of its residency at Peterborough, at Herts County Showground, and now ... Read More
FIA Euro Finals
Santa Pod , United KingdomSanta Pod’s most prestigious Drag Racing event featuring over 250 of Europe’s finest teams. Witness the awesome power of 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters, 200mph Drag Bikes and over 20 supporting classes. See the famous Jet Car, Monster Trucks, stunt shows, static displays, air displays, traders and more. Day Tickets from £35, Kids just £5
The European Finals
Santa Pod , United KingdomFinal Round. – The Championship finals event attracting over 250 of Europe’s top drag racing teams including 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters, 200mph Drag Bikes and over 10 supporting classes. Jet Cars, stunts, air displays, monster trucks, traders, sideshows and Live Action Arena family entertainment. Day Tickets from £35. Weekend tickets from £70. 5 - 15 years £5 . Kids under ... Read More
St Peter’s Church Northampton – Heritage Open Days
Northampton Market Square, United KingdomEnjoy the beautiful Romanesque architecture of this beautiful grade 1 listed building in the heart of historic Northampton. The active Friends group will welcome you to our historic church with guides and activities. Marefair, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SR
Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Northampton Market Square, United KingdomInterested in Natural History in Northamptonshire? Want to look through a microscope? Want to handle local rocks and fossils? Interested in Astronomy? A keen photographer interested in more skills? Then visit us in our purpose built rooms. We are a society in Northampton dating back to 1876. We encompass many disciplines including Astronomy, Geology, Microscopy, Meteorology, Photography and many others. ... Read More
Let’s Look Inside
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom100 years ago, Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery was Peterborough Infirmary. Let one of our nurses take you on a tour of the Infirmary- you might even bump into some of the hospital staff hard at work! Plus try your hand at identifying some X-rays Join a special tour for HODs and discover an astounding invention linked with Peterborough. Hear ... Read More
St Andrew’s Church
Peterborough , United KingdomA parish church with an interesting history, recently added to the at risk register of Historic England. Discover a Medieval Church dating back to the 12th century, the west wall possibly earlier. It has connections to the Cromwell and Claypole Families and the Poet John Clare. It has 2 bells housed in a double bell cote, one of only 3 ... Read More
St Pegas Church and Medieval Wall Paintings – Heritage Open Days
Peterborough , United Kingdom14th Century wall paintings are the most striking feature of Peakirk church, but its fabric dates from the early 11th to 15th century. Join us for stories of Anglo-Saxon rivalries and misdeeds behind its founding. Guided tours are also available. The most striking feature of St Pegas Church is its extensive 14th century wall paintings, including a passion sequence and ... Read More
St Peter’s Church Northampton – Heritage Open Days
Northampton Market Square, United KingdomEnjoy the beautiful Romanesque architecture of this beautiful grade 1 listed building in the heart of historic Northampton. The active Friends group will welcome you to our historic church with guides and activities. Marefair, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SR
Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Northampton Market Square, United KingdomInterested in Natural History in Northamptonshire? Want to look through a microscope? Want to handle local rocks and fossils? Interested in Astronomy? A keen photographer interested in more skills? Then visit us in our purpose built rooms. We are a society in Northampton dating back to 1876. We encompass many disciplines including Astronomy, Geology, Microscopy, Meteorology, Photography and many others. ... Read More
St Pegas Church and Medieval Wall Paintings – Heritage Open Days
Peterborough , United Kingdom14th Century wall paintings are the most striking feature of Peakirk church, but its fabric dates from the early 11th to 15th century. Join us for stories of Anglo-Saxon rivalries and misdeeds behind its founding. Guided tours are also available. The most striking feature of St Pegas Church is its extensive 14th century wall paintings, including a passion sequence and ... Read More
St Peter’s Church Northampton – Heritage Open Days
Northampton Market Square, United KingdomEnjoy the beautiful Romanesque architecture of this beautiful grade 1 listed building in the heart of historic Northampton. The active Friends group will welcome you to our historic church with guides and activities. Marefair, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SR
Cycle Skills Track
Nene Park , United KingdomThere will be temporary cycle skills track laid out at Nene Outdoors for anyone to have a go. Recommended minimum age 8yrs+. Helmets Essential. This is a free have a go session, thanks to funding from LNER for the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT. Drop in anytime between 11am and 4pm. No need to book. Suitable for: 8yrs+ ... Read More
The Mayor’s Show
Bassfords Recreation Ground Marshalls Road, Raunds, United KingdomFrom 12pm to 5pm, enjoy some good old fashioned fun at the Mayor's Show. Free entry. Venue is the Bassfords Recreation Ground , Marshalls Road, Raunds.
Heritage Family Fun Day
Rushden Lakes Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomHeritage family fun day hosted by Rushden Town Council and Higham Town Council as part of The Nene Valley Festival 2022. Stalls, activities, a free open-top heritage bus tour and more...
The Rockin Roadrunner Celebration Festival
We present Live Music Performances craft stalls. Fairgrounds. Inflatables. Entertainment. Refreshments Free Entry
Model Weekend
Rushden Station John Clark Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United KingdomOur annual model weekend will be held on Sat 24th - Sun 25th September 10am - 4pm. Come along & be amazed at the range of superb models. Static through to working, steam & radio controlled Tickets: Adult £5 Concession £4.50 Child £3 Family £14
Jap Show Finale
Santa Pod , United KingdomAs the season closer Jap Show Finale is your last chance to get your car out there before winter draws in. We have something for everyone with the country's quickest cars competing in the Jap Drag Series, Show Paddock, public Run What Ya Brung open to everyone including bikes, Trade area, Show & Shine, Club displays, Drifting, Jet Car, Stunts, ... Read More
Bat Walk
Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United KingdomJoin our park rangers for an informative presentation on bats. Follow this with a walk in the park and using bat detectors try to spot and identify the bats that call Ferry Meadows home. Suitable for: 10yrs + Meeting point: Discovery Den Cost: £8pp
Climbing Wall
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU , United KingdomThe 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: £10.00pp Booking essential.
Family Ghost Walk
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United KingdomJoin your costumed ghostly guide this Halloween for a new, fun family Halloween tour, from the creators of Peterborough's famous Ghost Walk. Get involved and discover spooky stories from Peterborough's city centre on this walking tour. Fancy dress encouraged! Not suitable for under 5s. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will last approx. 45 minutes and will ... Read More
February half-term: The Big Thaw
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United KingdomOh 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
Pond Dipping – What lurks beneath?
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomWhere: Barnwell Country Park When: Wednesday 31st May 2023 10:15am - 11:15am and 11:30am - 12:30pm Cost: £15 per family (2 adults and 3 children max) Suitable for children aged 4+ (Must be accompanied by an adult) Booking essential via Eventbrite Northampton, United Kingdom Barnwell Country Park Events | Eventbrite Car parking charges apply
Pond Dipping – What lurks beneath?
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomWhere: Barnwell Country Park When: Wednesday 31st May 2023 10:15am - 11:15am and 11:30am - 12:30pm Cost: £15 per family (2 adults and 3 children max) Suitable for children aged 4+ (Must be accompanied by an adult) Booking essential via Eventbrite Northampton, United Kingdom Barnwell Country Park Events | Eventbrite Car parking charges apply
Wellingborough Eco Group Green Village Fête
Enjoy local crafts stalls and activities, food and drink and live music! More information coming soon!