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Garden Tour and Cream Tea with the Head Gardener
Today
Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD
Join an exclusive tour of Canons Ashby’s gardens led by our Head Gardener. Learn about the history of the gardens, the plants around you, and the way...
78 Derngate hosts an exciting new exhibition ‘Nine@78Derngate’
Today, Sun 6 Sep, Tue 8 Sep, and more dates until 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...
VW Action
Fri 4 Sep, Sun 6 Sep
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
VW Action is the longest running weekend VW Show in the world - now in its 48th year! The show has in one form or another been the true 'Jewel...
Northants and Rutland Open Studios Festival Launch
Fri 4 Sep
Lamport Hall, Lamport NN6 9HD
Start your artistic adventure at the Central Exhibition Launch Party at Lamport Hall!
Join us for a lively and inspiring evening celebrating the...
Family Fun Day at Rushden Railway
Sat 5 Sep
Rushden Station , Station Approach, Rushden, Northants NN10 0AW
To celebrate our Station Bar's birthday we are bringing back our Family Fun Day!
The Goods Shed will be open between 11am - 4pm with a craft...
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Classic Car & Bike Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Sat 5 Sep
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Bring along your beloved classic car or motorcycle to the farm and enjoy a great day with fellow enthusiasts—swap stories, admire the vehicles, and...
Northants and Rutland Open Studios September festival
Sat 5 Sep 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...
Woodcote Villa - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep
Woodcote Villa, Northampton NN6 7EW
In a much admired location, this stunning canalside garden has a large variety of plants, styles, structures and unusual bygones...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Heritage Train Rides
Sun 6 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Train rides through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.
Free parking, souvenir shop.
'Platform 3 Buffet' serving hot and...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Cheese & Cider Trains
Sun 6 Sep
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Steam, cheese and cider – the perfect combination!
Indulge in some of Northamptonshire’s finest food and drink as you enjoy the comfort of First...
The FIA European Finals
Thu 10 Sep, Sun 13 Sep
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
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,...
Ravensthorpe Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 13 Sep
Ravensthorpe Nursery, Ravensthorpe NN6 8ES
Over an acre of garden wrapped around the former nursery with beautiful views. Planted with many unusual shrubs and herbaceous perennials over the...
The World of Gilbert and Sullivan
Sat 12 Sep
All Saints' Church, West Haddon NN6 7AP
Calling all Gilbert and Sullivan fans in Northamptonshire! Make sure you don't miss a Gala concert at All Saints' Church, West Haddon,...
Aldwincle Flower & Vegetable Show
Sat 12 Sep
Aldwincle Village Hall, Aldwincle, Kettering NN14 3EL
This is very friendly Show for everyone and we particularly welcome first time entrants, many win prizes on the first attempt...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 12th September at 2pm
Sat 12 Sep
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
This tour is for over-18s only and tickets must be pre-booked.
Tickets are just £20 per person (+ booking fees) and include a welcome drink, a...
Corby Community Arts Archive website launch and exhibition
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
7 Willow Place
Corby NN17 1BH
Join us at Corby Community Arts Archive website launch and exhibition for a cuppa and a chat during Heritage Open Days...
Daventry Comedy Club
Sat 12 Sep
Daventry Community Centre
Ashby Road
Daventry NN11 0QE
After three sold out Daventry comedy nights, all selling out weeks in advance, we’re back with another top-tier line-up...
Twelve ‘Creatives at Pytchley’ to hold a wonder of art
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
All Saints Church
Isham Road
Pytchley NN14 1EW
What do you call a collective of artists? A beautiful temptation, and for the ‘Creatives at Pytchley’ a weekend treat of inspiration, unique gifts...
Coton Manor Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 12 Sep
Coton Manor Garden, Northampton NN6 8RQ
10 acre garden set in peaceful countryside with old yew and holly hedges and extensive herbaceous borders, containing many unusual plants...
Boobs and Brass Concert
Sun 13 Sep
Brooklands Suite, Whittlebury Park NN12 8QH
Boobs and Brass are a band of female musicians who offer their services to play for free to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now and on this occasion,...
Traditional Jazz evening
Tue 15 Sep
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...
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 22 Sep, and more dates until Tue 17 Nov
Rushden Academy, Hayway, Rushden NN10 6AG
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your friendly local Rushden choir is run by singing teacher Dave...
Arty Bites: A late night opening of our NROS Central Exhibition
Fri 18 Sep
Lamport Hall, Lamport NN6 9HD
Missed the Northants and Rutland Open Studios Central Exhibition during the day? Join us on 18th September for a relaxed late night opening at our...
Fun Quiz night
Fri 18 Sep
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Fun Quiz. Bring your own drink/nibbles. Max 4 people per team.
NSRA Hot Rod Drags
Fri 18 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Traditional hot rods meet the drag strip.
Pre-’73 hot rods, vintage race cars and classic drag racing combine with fireworks, social camping and the...
Tea Dance
Sat 19 Sep
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Tea Dance - ballroom and sequence, sometimes a little line dancing too
Everyone welcome.
PQA Daventry
Sat 19 Sep, Sat 26 Sep, and more dates until 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...
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Mon 21 Sep, Mon 5 Oct, Mon 2 Nov
St Crispins Retirement Village, St Thomas Street, Duston, Northampton NN5 4RB
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Towcester Rock Choir
Tue 22 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 20 Oct, Tue 17 Nov, Tue 24 Nov
Town Hall, 86 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BS
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 17 Nov
The Abbey Centre, 10 Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 0RZ
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The local Northampton choir is run by singing teacher Dave Easter...
Tony Stockwell, psychic medium
Wed 23 Sep
Castle Theatre, 10 Castle Way, Wellinborough NN8 1XA
The popular star of TV's 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eye and Psychic Academy. TONY STOCKWELL demonstrates his belief that...
National Finals
Fri 25 Sep, Sun 27 Sep
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
National Drag Racing Championship Finals headlined by the wild 250mph Pro Mod doorslammers! See over 20 supporting classes including ACU Championship...
The Rest of Kettering Town: Kettering memoroes L-Q
Fri 25 Sep
All Saints Church Community Hall, William St NN16 9RR
An Illustrated talk by Martin Rose - A-Z memories - now on L-Q
In aid of roof repairs.
Apple Harvest Weekend
Sat 26 Sep and Sun 27 Sep
Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD
Celebrate the apple harvest with traditional seasonal fun! There will be Morris Dancers, family craft activities, games for old and young, a tombola,...
That's so 90s
Sat 26 Sep
The Lighthouse Theatre
Kettering Leisure Village
Thurston Drive
Kettering NN15 6PB
It’s time to zig-a-zig-ah your way into the weekend! The ultimate 90s night out is here!
That’s So 90’s – The 90’s Nostalgia Party
Fire up your...
Sywell Classic: Pistons & Props 2026
Sat 26 Sep and Sun 27 Sep
Sywell Aerodrome, Hall Farm, Sywell NN6 0BN
Vintage cars, bikes, planes, music, crafts and more will be flying into the Sywell Aerodrome on 26th & 27th September 2026 for the Sywell Classic:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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 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...
Join our choir in Towcester for a FREE taster session
Tue 12 Jan 27, Tue 26 Jan 27, and more dates until Tue 23 Mar 27
Tove Valley Centre, Northampton Road, Towcester NN12 7AH
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
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.