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

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

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

Lyveden – Heritage Open Days

Adrian Oates

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

Adrian Oates

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

R.H.W.R. Diesel Driver Experience

Adrian Oates

We are offering 4 people to attend a 6 hour course on our 142 Pacer Schedule: 10.30am -briefing in the Buffet Carriage with tea and biscuits. 11am – Each participant will receive 30 minutes of driving and 30 minutes of conducting with the supervision of our competent railway staff. 1pm- A delicious ploughman’s lunch in the Buffet Carriage 2pm Each … Read More

Heritage Family Fun Day

Adrian Oates

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…

Walk With the Rangers

Adrian Oates

During 2022 we are giving you the opportunity to join some of the Rangers as we complete six walks across the fields and public rights of ways from some of Northamptonshire’s finest Country Parks. 18th September – Barnwell Country Park All walks start at 9AM £5 per walk Booking essential

Madama Butterfly (Royal Opera House – Broadcast)

Adrian Oates

The Royal Opera (12A) Sung in Italian with English subtitles  Recorded screening.  ‘Love cannot kill: it brings new life.’ On a starlit night in Nagasaki, these are the words spoken by American soldier Pinkerton to young geisha Cio-Cio-San. But as they both learn, words and promises carelessly spoken can have indelible consequences. With a score that includes Butterfly’s aria, ‘Un … Read More

An Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils

Adrian Oates

A one-day workshop based on a step-by-step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference. The process will cover: Using oil paints The typical proportions of the face Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph The use of line, tone, and value to create the portrait Cordell is an experienced painter who will also provide supporting handouts … Read More