Halloween Ghost Walk

Adrian Oates

This Halloween, join a costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough’s most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city’s more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told… Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. This is a walking tour of the city … Read More

The European Finals

Adrian Oates

Final 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

Church of St Edmund King and Martyr

Adrian Oates

The first known incumbent was here in 1223, but there had already been a church for some time: when Simon de Senlis, 2nd Earl of Northampton, founded the Cluniac priory of St Andrew in Northampton, between 1093 and 1100, he endowed it richly, including his lands in Hardingstone and the church itself. The earliest surviving fabric is the early 13C … Read More

St Andrew’s Church

Adrian Oates

A 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

Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Adrian Oates

Interested 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

Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Adrian Oates

Interested 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

Three of the Best

Here’s a selection of our favourite walks, pubs, cafés, water-based activities and stately homes to enjoy in the Nene Valley…

St Pegas Church and Medieval Wall Paintings – Heritage Open Days

Adrian Oates

14th 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 Pegas Church and Medieval Wall Paintings – Heritage Open Days

Adrian Oates

14th 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

Adrian Oates

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