An Evening with Nick Penny

Rickileigh Edwards

As part of the Nene Valley Festival, we are delighted to be welcoming Northamptonshire author Nick Penny to Lamport for a talk and book signing. Nick Penny will talk about his new book Call of the Kingfisher, which reminds us of the magic and importance of connecting with nature. The author has walked beside the River Nene at Oundle for … Read More

Nene Valley Youth Rangers

Adrian Oates

Join The Wildlife Trust BCN for our next Youth Rangers session where we will be getting stuck into some practical conservation work at Summer Leys. Booking required. This event is suitable for ages 11+. For safety purposes, young people must be accompanied by an adult (first accompanying adult free), and we encourage you to get involved in the fun! Please … Read More

Wings and Waves at Stanwick Lakes

Adrian Oates

Visit Stanwick Lakes for a variety of art inspired by nature made by the Northants Open Studio artists. A Pop-up weekend event where you can meet the artists, see their stalls and demonstrations of textile art to digital painting during the Heritage Open Days event.

Made in Northants Fair

Rickileigh Edwards

Free to enter local producer’s fair with stalls full of crafts, jewelery, housewares, plush items, handcrafted food & drinks, and much more. A chance to see local talent and support our community’s makers.

Brixworth All Saints Church

Rickileigh Edwards

Oldest church north of the Alps in continuous use Supporting Ride and Stride, the church is a leading example of early Anglo-Saxon architecture. The heritage centre will also be open and serving light refreshments.

The FIA European Finals @ Santa Pod Raceway

Rickileigh Edwards

Santa 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. Camping available onsite so come for the weekend.

NOS – Barton Hall Hotel – The Orangery

Adrian Oates

Eleven artists come together to take NOS back ‘home’ for a pop up one day event. Filled with a varied mix of media and technique from ceramics to painting, glass to illustration, this beautiful setting takes us back to where it all once began.

Exploring the Wildlife, Heritage and Culture at Stanwick Lakes

Adrian Oates

A weekend of activities at Stanwick Lakes as part of the Nene Valley Festival, including: -Nature Detectives -Nature-themed Kids Crafts -The Big Bronze Age Boat Build -Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers -Bronze Age Living History -Bifrost Guard Viking Camp -Iron Age Roundhouse Settlement -Heritage Garden Open Days -Northants Open Studios -Northants Recipes -Made in Northants Local Produce -Artisan Stalls … Read More

Concert in the Park

Adrian Oates

An afternoon of live music from Corby Silver band and vocalist Jennah with a range of vintage vehicles on display

Model Weekend

Adrian Oates

Join us at Rushden Railway Station and Goods Shed for our annual Model Weekend. The Goods Shed will be full of a selection of models including running model railways of different types, boats, car and more. Our Pacer train will be running trips every 45 mins from 11am – 3.30pm The Buffet Carriage will be open for sandwiches, cakes and … Read More