The team are very excited to welcome visitors and there’s lots to see and do as you explore this very special attraction that’s been described as Northamptonshire’s jewel in the crown. The opening comes after many years of restoration work on a historical riverside site which can trace its occupation back an amazing 10,000 years. The Chester House Estate is … Read More
‘Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.’ Albert Camus
Changing colours in the trees, the crackling of leaves underfoot and different scents in the air, Autumn is a season for the senses. Although the temperatures may feel as though they’re dipping after our Indian summer, there’s a comfort in reuniting with a favourite jacket, pulling on your boots and striding out in these autumn days. Kicking your way through … Read More
Sausage & Cider Festival
Enjoy a wide selection of sausages cooked by our staff, alongside a spectrum of delicious tasty ciders, or real ale, if you prefer. What better way to spend a Bank Holiday. Free entry
Dan Rhodes: Behind The Magic
Join Dan Rhodes, the awe-inspiring 18-year-old close-up magician, for a live performance of mind-blowing illusions and remarkable magic tricks to entertain the whole family. In this, his debut book, The Magic, Dan brings together the love and joy he has continually derived from magic, from the very first moment he received a magic kit from his parents when he was … Read More
Magic Paul Show
Join Magic Paul who has a passion for making people laugh, and especially for using magic. He has performed for The Queen, travelled all over the world and even had his own magic television show! There will be two Magic shows to book throughout the day: Magic Show 1 (at 11am) – Magic Paul has lost his bunny rabbit! Can you help him get … Read More
Where the Crawdads Sing (15)
From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery, Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumours of the ‘Marsh Girl’ haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. When a young man from the town is found … Read More
Where the Crawdads Sing (15)
From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery, Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumours of the ‘Marsh Girl’ haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. When a young man from the town is found … Read More
Where the Crawdads Sing (15)
From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery, Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumours of the ‘Marsh Girl’ haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. When a young man from the town is found … Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the … Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
This one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the … Read More