Events Around Northamptonshire

Following past successful visits of the French Market. This year, Castle Ashby will be hosting its first international Food and Drink festival over two days on the 22nd and 23rd of July.

The outdoor cinema experience returns to the lake-side amphitheatre! The season continues with the Tom Cruise’s ’need for speed’ 80’s action blockbuster! Enjoy a picnic with the classic movie on A HUGE screen at Stanwick Lakes.

An evening of Rock n Roll from the 50’s and 60’s with live band Reelin n Rockin bringing back memories of classic hits from that era. If your young bring along Mum and Dad or Grandad as a surprise. If your older bring along your children to show them what music was like.

Alfie Bear’s Picnic 2018 will be taking place at Hunsbury Hill Country Park on Saturday 21st July. 11am - 4pm. This will be our 4th Picnic event in aid of Alfie Bear’s Journey Fund - The Brain Tumour Charity. This year’s theme is Vintage!

The Buckingham Canal Society is holding it’s annual festival which includes a Canal Festival along the Grand Union Canal with trade boats selling a variety of items plus historic boats which can be viewed.

Learn fly fishing with Mid Northants Trout Fishers. Learn how to cast a fly line and make your own trout flies, with qualified coaches. Equipment and advice on fishing tackle provided.

Northamptonshire’s premier art group present its Summer Exhibition with a selection of paintings, drawings, print works and scupltures from full members and associate members.

A car boot and table top sale takes place at St Matthew`s Church, Northampton on Saturday 2nd June. Room for 80 vehicles. To reserve a space, please telephone (01604) 791251, or email: office@stmatthews-northampton.org.uk No traders. Refreshments will be available.

Rare Productions presents The Wizard of Oz. After a tornado whisks away a young Kansas farm girl, Dorothy, to the magical land of OZ, she starts her quest to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who has the power to send her home.

The packed weekend of the Silverstone Classic - the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival - provides spectacular historic motor racing on the world famous circuit, free access to the paddocks and grandstands, displays from over 100 car clubs featuring more than 10,000 classic cars, plus interactive

The original and best VW festival with a vibrant and fun atmosphere, bringing to life the very essence of VW culture. Europe’s largest VW event incorporates all things VW, with drag racing, RWYB, nightlife, Show & Shine, comedy, fun fair, massive trade village, autojumble and much more.

Fleas and Teas A marquee full of Pictures, Books, Bric-a-Brac and Collectibles - Rummage for a bargain and then enjoy our legendary Cream Teas.

Ten gardens in the historic villages of Long Buckby and Long Buckby Wharf. Varying in size and style, from courtyard and canal side to cottage garden, some are established and others evolving. They incl water features, pergolas, garden structures, chickens and pigs, but the stars are definitely the plants.

Have fun learning about the different creatures which live here at Sywell Country Park on our ‘Minibeast Monday’ safari days!

Inspired by the characters and stories of local Northamptonshire author ’BB,’ our summer trail explores the woods, meadows and moats at Lyveden in search of a new adventure. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Circus Funtastic…! Looking for something exciting to do with your family this summer? Come to the circus and be amazed by our daring aerialists who’s mix strength with flexibility will amaze and inspire you. You will be left dazzled by our illusionist and in stitches by our clown, Bobbo.

COME DINE WITH ME COUPLES ARE COMING TO NORTHAMPTON! We are on the hunt for fun loving couples who want to get creative in the kitchen and host the dinner party of their lives! If you think you serve up sassy starters, mouthwatering mains and delectable desserts you need to APPLY!

Come and explore all things natural! Den building, bug hunting, quizzes, natural art, mud faces, detective hunts and much, much more!

Get involved with hands-on activities for all ages including pond-dipping in the moats, counting butterflies in the long grass or graffiti hunting around the garden lodge. Activities vary from week to week, check out the website for more details. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join our head gardener for a fascinating tour of our historic garden, full of inside information about the plants and garden history of this special place. Then enjoy tea or coffee and a slice of cake together.

Come and explore all things natural! Mini den building, bug hunting, quizzes, natural art, mud faces, detective hunts and much, much more!

The outdoor cinema experience returns to the lake-side amphitheatre! Don’t miss the chance to picnic with Hugh Grant & Julia Robert’s classic 90’s rom-com on a HUGE screen.

Kelmarsh Land Rover Show After the huge success of the inaugural Kelmarsh event in 2017, it’s back with the new dates of 27th-29th July! The Kelmarsh Land Rover Show is a one-stop shop for any enthusiast.

Come and explore all things natural! Den building, bug hunting, quizzes, natural art, mud faces, detective hunts and much, much more!