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Northants and Rutland Open Studios September festival
Today to Sat 3 Oct
The festival takes place across Northants and Rutland. Our Central Exhibition is at Lamport Hall, Lamport, Northamptonshire NN6 9HD
This September, we invite you to step beyond the familiar and explore a world of creativity waiting to be discovered across Northamptonshire and...
78 Derngate hosts an exciting new exhibition ‘Nine@78Derngate’
Tue 29 Sep to Sun 4 Oct
78 Derngate - The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House
Northampton NN1 1UH
Looking for a unique day out? Free to the public? Inspiring and full of variety? These boxes and more are ticked by the ‘Nine@78 Derngate’ as a...
PQA Daventry
Sat 3 Oct, Sat 10 Oct, Sat 17 Oct, Sat 7 Nov, Sat 14 Nov
The Parker School, Ashby Road, Daventry NN11 0QF
The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in Daventry have an FREE OPEN DAY on SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER...
Oompah Night with the Bierkeller Shunklers
Sat 3 Oct
Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, Northants NN10 0AW
Oompah Night with the Bierkeller Shunklers
Sat 3rd Oct 7pm - 11pm
Our yearly Oompah Night is nearly here!...
A Just Transition: Jobs, People, Planet
Sat 3 Oct
Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street, Northampton NN1 3AS
A Just Transition: Jobs, People, Planet brings together live music, song and filmed interviews to explore how a worker-led transition to a...
Celebrating 1876-2026 Restoration of Warmington Church
Sun 4 Oct
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Warmington, Peterborough PE8 6TE
A talk in Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Warmington by Kathryn Baird. Celebrating 150 years since the church re-opened following major...
Das GTI Show
Sun 4 Oct
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
A German car show at Santa Pod for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche and more. With German or VAG only RWYB plus Show & Shine Competition, Das...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Grownups for a Quid!
Sun 4 Oct
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Sunday 4th Oct is officially Grandparents Day.
A trip on the Northampton and Lamport Railway is a great way for grandparents and grandchildren to...
Pet Blessing Service
Sun 4 Oct
All Saints Church Community Hall, William St NN16 9RR
All Saints Church, William St, Kettering would like to invite you and your animal friends – to our pet blessing service on Sunday 4th October at 2pm...
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Mon 5 Oct, Mon 12 Oct, Mon 19 Oct
St Crispins Retirement Village, St Thomas Street, Duston, Northampton NN5 4RB
If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Northampton Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Tue 6 Oct, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 17 Nov
The Abbey Centre, 10 Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 0RZ
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
The Northampton Rock Choir is led by Northamptonshire based musician Dave Easter...
FREE taster session with the Towcester Rock Choir
Tue 6 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 24 Nov
Town Hall, 86 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BS
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
The local Towcester choir is run by singing teacher Liga Milune...
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Saxbys Farm
Sat 10 Oct, Sun 11 Oct, Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Oct, Sat 24 Oct, Sun 25 Oct
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Our PYO pumpkin picking is back from 10th October this year
PYO PUMPKIN PICKING AT SAXBYS FARM - TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!...
JapShow Finale
Sun 11 Oct
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
As the car show season comes to a close, JapShow Finale is your last chance to get your Japanese car out there before winter draws in...
Boughton House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 11 Oct
Boughton House, Kettering NN14 1BJ
The Northamptonshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch. The garden opening inc opportunities to see the historic walled garden and herbaceous border, and...
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years
Wed 14 Oct
The Core at Corby Cube, George Street, Corby NN17 1QG
What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving...
Dr. Fright's Halloween Nights: Terror Trials
Thu 15 Oct to Sun 18 Oct, Tue 20 Oct to Sun 25 Oct, Tue 27 Oct to Sat 31 Oct
Whites Nurseries, Aggateway, Earls Barton NN6 0EP
The multi award-winning Dr. Fright’s Halloween Nights is back for 2026 with its brand new event: TERROR TRIALS!
Brace yourselves, because Dr...
Model Railway Exhibition
Sat 17 Oct
All Saints Church, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR
Kettering and District Model Railway Society.
15 layouts.
Trade stalls including Mawsons Models & Keith Models.
Refreshments available.
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir
Tue 20 Oct, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 17 Nov, Tue 12 Jan 27
Rushden Academy, Hayway, Rushden NN10 6AG
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Rushden Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Dave Easter...
Traditional Jazz evening
Tue 20 Oct, Tue 17 Nov, Tue 15 Dec
The Wharf Inn, Welford NN6 6JQ
A monthly traditional jazz evening with The New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band; leader, trombonist: Dave Harmer. Every 3rd Tuesday of each month...
Malcolm Arnold Festival - a day of live music for all the family!
Sat 24 Oct
Cripps Hall, School for Boys, Billing Road, Northampton and Saint Matthew's Church, Northampton NN1 4RY NN1 5RT
Celebrated cellist Julian Lloyd Webber launches a day of live performances from 11:00am honouring the music of Sir Malcolm Arnold at Cripps Hall...
A Handmade Halloween at the Black Prince
Sun 25 Oct
The Black Prince 15 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
A spooktastic event with up to 18 stalls of gorgeous handmade goodies. Many of which will have a Halloween theme to help you prepare for the festive...
Halloween Ghost Train
Fri 30 Oct and Sat 31 Oct
Rushden Station , Station Approach, Rushden, Northants NN10 0AW
Jump on board the Halloween Ghost Train at Rushden Station if you dare...
Refreshments available for purchase and sweets given to children on the...
Flame & Thunder
Sat 31 Oct
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
We’re Shifting Things Up A Gear
It starts with drag racing. Then monster trucks appear. Then stunts. Then jet cars...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Halloween Specials
Sat 31 Oct and Sun 1 Nov
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
This year the NLR Halloween weekend is going to be wicked fun!
We’ve got daytime ‘Hocus Pocus Trains’ running both Saturday and Sunday, suitable...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Santa Paws
Sat 28 Nov
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Back for 2026! Santa Paws trains, where the WHOLE family gets to meet Santa!
Bring your dog along to meet Santa!...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Santa Specials
Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec, Sun 20 Dec
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
What better way to get in the Christmas spirit than a great family Santa experience?!
Santa Specials run on Saturdays and Sundays from 29th Nov...
Santa Special
Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec
Rushden Station , Station Approach, Rushden, Northants, NN10 0AW NN9 6RE
Santa Special at Rushden Railway Station
Sat 5th & Sun 6th December
Join us for a festive diesel train ride, followed by a visit to Mr and Mrs...
Reindeer Encounters
Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec, Sun 20 Dec, Sun 27 Dec
Home Farm, East Carlton, Market Harborough LE16 8YA
REINDEER ENCOUNTERS ARE BACK!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are offering our magical Reindeer Encounters at the farm again...
Join our choir in Towcester for a FREE taster session
Tue 2 Feb 27, Tue 16 Mar 27
Tove Valley Centre, Northampton Road, Towcester NN12 7AH
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Towcester Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Liga Milune...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 13th March 2027 at 2pm
Sat 13 Mar 27
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Over 18s only on this tour, please. Pre-booked tickets only.
Your cidery tour includes a welcome drink, a talk on the history of Saxby’s Cider, a...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 17th April 2027 at 2pm
Sat 17 Apr 27
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Over 18s only on this tour, please. Pre-booked tickets only.
Your cidery tour includes a welcome drink, a talk on the history of Saxby’s Cider, a...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 8th May 2027 at 2pm
Sat 8 May 27
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Over 18s only on this tour, please. Pre-booked tickets only.
Your cidery tour includes a welcome drink, a talk on the history of Saxby’s Cider, a...
Things to do around Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire is a county in England, that has a lot to offer for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the county, enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside and the parks, or have some adrenaline-filled adventures, Northamptonshire has something for everyone. Here are some of the top things to do in Northamptonshire:
- Experience the thrill of racing, karting, trampoline parks, and more at Silverstone Circuit¹, TeamSport Indoor Karting², RedKangaroo Northampton, and Whilton Mill Karting and Outdoor Activities. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy.
- Learn about the history and legends of Northamptonshire at the Althorp House, the Rockingham Castle, the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, and the Northampton Treasure Trail. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, jewels, paintings, and stories from different periods and cultures.
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Catanger Llamas, the Coton Manor Garden, the Stanwick Lakes, and the Nene Valley Railway. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely train ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the Icarus Falconry, the Virtual Aerospace, the Trapp'd Escape Rooms, and the Royal & Derngate Theatre. These are fun places to enjoy the immersive games, explore the aviation history, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest shows and performances.
Northamptonshire is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Northamptonshire. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.
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- Experience the thrill of racing, karting, trampoline parks, and more at Silverstone Circuit¹, TeamSport Indoor Karting², RedKangaroo Northampton, and Whilton Mill Karting and Outdoor Activities. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy.
- Learn about the history and legends of Northamptonshire at the Althorp House, the Rockingham Castle, the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, and the Northampton Treasure Trail. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, jewels, paintings, and stories from different periods and cultures.
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Catanger Llamas, the Coton Manor Garden, the Stanwick Lakes, and the Nene Valley Railway. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely train ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the Icarus Falconry, the Virtual Aerospace, the Trapp'd Escape Rooms, and the Royal & Derngate Theatre. These are fun places to enjoy the immersive games, explore the aviation history, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest shows and performances.
Northamptonshire is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Northamptonshire. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.