Here are a few ideas from our partner organisations to keep young minds (and the young at heart) entertained while staying at home. Please follow government advice whilst taking part in these activities and check back as we update the page over the coming weeks.
For details of business still operating please visit our page here.
We have also been asking our residents to share some of their daily photos of the Nene Valley as part of their daily exercise. Visit our gallery below.
Have a budding angler?
Outdoor activity ideas
Nene Park Trust is releasing a new activity every weekday.
Forestry England Tree Trumps
Lockdown Learning with NFU
Teaming up with EatFarmNow, #LockdownLearning brings the world of food and farming and the joy of being out on the farm and in the countryside to the comfort of your own home during the current lockdown.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
PECT nature school
Lego challenge
Will you try the 30 day lego challenge?
Settlers of the Nene Valley at home
The Settlers project team members have prepared workbooks and craft videos for you to download. Try some of the activities that have been enjoyed by ‘young settlers’ at local primary schools.
Short film competition with Screen Northants
1st June deadline!. Any genre of film up to 30 minutes can be entered as long as it has some connection with Northampton or Northamptonshire, and you are welcome to enter more than one (see note on entry form about submitting via different email addresses). Entries must be submitted via the application form and with an online screening copy of the film (private or public). Scroll down to find the Submit button which takes you to the application form.
Dragonfly commpetition
We love dragonflies. Draw or paint us a picture of a dragonfly you might have seen in your garden. Take a picture and email kwilliams@east-northamptonshire.gov.uk by 31 May! Our winner will receive a £20 gift voucher of their choice!
History at home live!
Search English Heritage on You Tube for the latest lesson. Every Wednesday!
Northampton Filmhouse at home
Froglife
Take part in conserving wildlife from home! Get dug into a new Wildlife Pond Visualiser App, dig a new ponds and see if you can have new visitors to your garden!
30 Days Wild
Notice 3 things in nature
Started by our good friends Outdoor Tribe, venture out to the garden or go for your daily walk and notice 3 things in nature. You might like to try a daily theme such as birds or bees!
Virtual tour of 78 Derngate
Take a virtual wander through our buildings or use the buttons to jump to specific places.
The view can be panned and zoomed using your pointer and the on-screen controls.
Enjoy Northamptonshire’s heritage
Gardening for wildlife
Your garden is a mini nature reserve! Learn how to make it a great home for wildlife with the RSPB.
Isolated moments
Spring has sprung!
Spring has sprung! So, enjoy all the beautiful offerings of this time of year and see how many signs of spring you can spot in your garden or while out on your daily walk/ride. Lots of activities and craft ideas from our friends at Northamptonshire Country Parks.
Wildlife Trust videos and activities
Get inspiration for a wildlife journal, learn about the nature in your garden and much more with the Wildlife Trust.
Leanne Conroy’s colouring sheets
Bringing the Nene to you
Nenescape and One to One Development Trust worked together to collect stories, memories, films, photos and artwork of people’s connections to the Nene. See the website and explore a digital section of the river here.
Stay In Work Out with Sport England
Find lots of fun and creative ideas on how to get active at home, with exclusive offers and workouts from content providers such as Les Mills on Demand, Joe Wicks (The Body Coach) and FiiT. Visit website here.
Forest virtual tour
Peterborough reads
The Peterborough Reads 31 day reading challenge kicks off today! Get your children taking part in the weird and wonderful daily challenges we have planned. Day 1 challenge? Read a book under the covers with a torch.
Delapre Abbey virtual tours
Threatened with destruction many times during its 900 year history, Delapré Abbey has managed to survive and has recently been part restored with support from Northampton Borough Council, devoted volunteers and a £3.65 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Join the virtual library
Cycling
Gallery of Life under Lockdown!
