Enjoy 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
St Peter’s Church Northampton – Heritage Open Days
Enjoy 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
Lyveden – Heritage Open Days
Intriguing Elizabethan lodge and moated garden. Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan age. Begun by Sir Thomas Tresham to symbolise his Catholic faith, Lyveden remains incomplete. There are tranquil moats, viewing terraces and an Elizabethan orchard to explore, as well as an enigmatic garden lodge covered in religious symbols. The full … Read More
Lyveden – Heritage Open Days
Intriguing Elizabethan lodge and moated garden. Set in the heart of rural Northamptonshire, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan age. Begun by Sir Thomas Tresham to symbolise his Catholic faith, Lyveden remains incomplete. There are tranquil moats, viewing terraces and an Elizabethan orchard to explore, as well as an enigmatic garden lodge covered in religious symbols. The full … Read More
Heritage Family Fun Day
Heritage 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…
Halloween Ghost Train
Are you brave enough to ride the Ghost Train? Come along and find out -We encourage you to dress up but it is not essential Hotdogs and Teas/Coffee available to purchase and the bar will also be open Train Times: 4.30PM, 5.15PM, 6PM, 6.45PM & 7.30PM Adults £5 Children £2.50
Autumn Food Fair
Our food fair at Abington park Museum is still one of the few food fairs in the region to have free admission for the public. Come along and discover new flavours and indulge in some tasty autumn treats. FREE entry
Christmas Craft Fair
Over 30 local traders selling a wide variety of gifts. Hot food & mulled wine will be available to purchase. Entry is only 50p per adult, kids get in free.
Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service Open Day
Tours of the Archives Service behind the scenes and an opportunity to see some of the amazing archives that are looked after and available for you to use for family, local and social history. Plus a small exhibition. Whether you have used the service for research or not, you may never have seen where the archives are physically stored and … Read More
Summer Leys Wildlife for Beginners Summer Bird Migrants
Love wildlife but wish you knew more about it? These new ‘Wildlife for Beginners’ sessions are an ideal opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to learn the basics and meet like minded people, all in the wonderful setting of the Nene Valley. We’ll spend an hour looking for and learning how to identify the our summer bird migrants before heading back to … Read More