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Halloween Circus Northampton – Circus Cortex BizZzaR
Today to Sun 1 Nov
DUSTON MILL LANE
Near Sixfields,
Northampton NN5 5FP
Circus Cortex brings BizZzaR – The Halloween Edition to Duston Mill, Northampton, from 22 October to 1 November 2026 for a spectacular October...
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Decorate a spooky candle holder at Canons Ashby
Today and Fri 30 Oct
Canons Ashby NT, near Daventry NN11 3SD
Bring the whole family to decorate a bat or hedgehog tea-light holder with our team at Canons Ashby - the perfect seasonal touch for your home!...
Dr. Fright's Halloween Nights: Terror Trials
Today 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...
Happy Together Ukulele band
Fri 30 Oct
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Fun evening with the Happy Togethere Ukulele Band with a lot of toe tapping!
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...
Free Halloween Craft Afternoon at Finedon Community Centre
Fri 30 Oct
Finedon Community Centre, 71 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5LG
Join us for a Halloween Craft Afternoon at Finedon Community Centre, with lots of fun activities for children and families to enjoy during the half...
VISUALise -. Autumn Makers Market, art and craft
Sat 31 Oct and Sun 1 Nov
Welford Village Hall, West Street, Welford NN6 6HU
The VISUALise textile art exhibition and autumn makers market features work from the textile art group who meet regularly in Welford...
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...
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Mon 2 Nov, Mon 23 Nov, Mon 25 Jan 27
St Crispins Retirement Village, St Thomas Street, Duston, Northampton NN5 4RB
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Towcester Rock Choir
Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov, Tue 17 Nov
Town Hall, 86 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BS
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Tue 3 Nov, Tue 24 Nov, Tue 26 Jan 27
The Abbey Centre, 10 Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 0RZ
Are you looking to join a choir?
The Northampton Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Dave Easter...
Firework Frenzy
Fri 6 Nov
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Friday Night Done Properly
It’s all going on at Santa Pod!
We’re not just chucking a couple of fireworks in the air, we’re putting on a...
Table-top sale - Say No to Landfill, established 1975
Sat 7 Nov
All Saints Church Community Hall NN16 9AT
Tabletop Sale.
To book a table ring Richard on 07887617978
Let's help stop landfill!
PQA Daventry
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...
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir
Tue 10 Nov
Rushden Academy, Hayway, Rushden NN10 6AG
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your friendly local Rushden choir is run by vocal coach Dave Easter...
Fun Quiz night
Fri 13 Nov
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Fun Quiz. Bring your own drink/nibbles. Max 4 people per team.
Northampton Philharmonic Choir: Britten 50th Anniversary Concert
Sat 14 Nov
St Matthew's Church, Northampton NN1 4RY
Northampton Philharmonic Choir (NPC) is currently rehearsing for a joint concert in celebration of Britten’s 50th Anniversary, which will be...
Tea Dance
Sat 14 Nov
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Tea Dance - ballroom and sequence, sometimes a little line dancing too
Everyone welcome.
Traditional Jazz evening
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...
Alan Norris Big Band Concert
Sat 21 Nov
St Mary's Church, Tansor, Peterborough PE8 5HN
We have the Alan Norris Big Band visiting Tansor who play music made famous by Glen Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and many more...
Murder Mystery Night at Finedon Community Centre
Sat 21 Nov
Finedon Community Centre, 71 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5LG
Can you solve the murder?
Join us at Finedon Community Centre for The Late Gatsby, an interactive Murder Mystery Night with The Laugh Out Loud...
Christmas Fair
Sat 21 Nov
All Saints Church Hall
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Christmas/Winter fair stalls
Stalls for both children and adults.
Bring your shopping lists!
Magical Sleigh Ride VR
Mon 23 Nov to Thu 24 Dec
Bosworths Garden Centre, Finedon Road, Burton Latimer NN15 5QA
All Aboard Santa’s Sleigh – Magical Sleigh Ride VR at Bosworth’s Burton Latimer
This Christmas, swap the queue for the clouds!...
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Christmas Wreath Making at Canons Ashby
Tue 24 Nov and Wed 25 Nov
Canons Ashby NT, near Daventry NN11 3SD
Nothing says ‘Christmas is here’ quite like a wreath on your front door. Spend a few hours with our talented team who will help you craft your own...
Illustrated talk on Bletchley Park (GCHQ) the Sequel
Fri 27 Nov
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Presentation by Alan Marchant:
Includes small intro from last presentation plus new info!
Bletchley Park was the home of what we now call GCHQ,...
Santa's Grotto
Sat 28 Nov to Thu 24 Dec
Bosworths Garden Centre, Finedon Road, Burton Latimer NN15 5QA
Visit Santa’s Grotto at Bosworth’s Burton Latimer
There’s nothing quite like the moment a little one meets Santa for the first time, and...
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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!...
Carols in the Courtyard with Eboracum Baroque
Sat 28 Nov
Canons Ashby NT, near Daventry NN11 3SD
Singers from Eboracum Baroque are delighted to return to Canons Ashby for a festive concert of music through the ages...
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...
Christmas Market & Craft Fair at Finedon Community Centre
Sun 29 Nov
Finedon Community Centre, 71 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5LG
Get into the festive spirit at Finedon Community Centre with our Christmas Market & Craft Fair, a festive day out for the whole family...
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 12 Jan 27, Tue 2 Feb 27, Tue 2 Mar 27, Tue 9 Mar 27
Tove Valley Centre, Northampton Road, Towcester NN12 7AH
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your friendly local Towcester choir is run by choir leader Liga...
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...
History of RAF Desborough - repeat!
Thu 18 Mar 27
All Saints Church, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR
Illustrated talk by Kevin Dopson
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.