Mini Museum Explorers

Adrian Oates

Join us at Northampton Museum for our new hands-on fun sessions for under-fives. Explore the museum with stories, music and arts and craft activities, whilst making new friends and creating memories in an exciting and family-friendly environment. With a different museum or seasonal theme and activities each week, sessions run 10 – 11.30 am during term times. Booking essential as … Read More

Dexterity Dance: Showcase 2022

Adrian Oates

Performed by Estha Jones Dance Company. Dexterity dares to be different, creating shows with themes that challenge the way in which children view and understand the world. Directed by Estha Jones, the eclectic dance performance explores ideas of sustainability and the future of our beautiful planet. Searching with hope for life beyond earth and discovering the science that will lead … Read More

T.rex: The Killer Question

Adrian Oates

See moving and roaring animatronic dinosaurs from the Natural History Museum, London, inside 900-year-old Peterborough Cathedral. ‘T.rex: The Killer Question’ is a touring exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London. It tackles the monster mystery: was T. rex a ferocious hunter or a mere scavenger? The exhibition includes several roaring and moving animatronic dinosaurs, one of which is a three-quarter … Read More

Guided Walk with a Ranger

Adrian Oates

Join one of our Rangers; Ian for a 6 mile walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding area. Ian will highlight various points of interest along the way and you can ask any questions about the park and it’s history. Gain confidence walking in the rural estate and find new routes you may not have explored before. Suitable for: 12yrs + … Read More

Rhythm of the Dance

Adrian Oates

Internationally recognised as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows, now in its 21st year of touring the world this incredible live show enjoys continued success year after year and is big hit everywhere. Featuring World Champion dancers and some of the finest traditional musicians and singers this show takes you on an exciting journey through … Read More

Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries

Adrian Oates

Artists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for … Read More

Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries

Adrian Oates

Artists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for … Read More

Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries

Adrian Oates

Artists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for … Read More

Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries

Adrian Oates

Artists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for … Read More

Holiday Trail

Adrian Oates

Complete a trail around Ferry Meadows and claim a prize at the end! Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. Available every day during the Easter School Holidays from 10am – 4:00pm. £1 per sheet. No need to book; … Read More