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78 Derngate hosts an exciting new exhibition ‘Nine@78Derngate’

Today to Sun 13 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Sun 20 Sep, Tue 22 Sep to Sun 27 Sep, 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...

The FIA European Finals

Today, 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,...
Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northamptonshire

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...

St. John the Baptist Church, Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire

Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep St. John the Baptist Church, The Green, Kingsthorpe, Northampton NN2 6QD Heritage Open Day: An interesting old church which has been at the centre of village life for over 900 years...

Jeyes of Earls Barton - A maze of heritage exhibitions and award winning coffee shop

Fri 11 Sep, Sun 20 Sep 26-28 The Square, Earls Barton, Jeyes of Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0NA Heritage Open Day: Jeyes of Earls Barton is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction in the heart of Earls Barton, Northamptonshire...

Nassington Blue Plaque Route

Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep Nassington Village Hall, Church Street, Nassington PE8 6QG Heritage Open Day: Visit Nassington and find out more about the village's blue plaque route. More blue plaques have been added from last year...

St John the Baptist Church, Plumpton

Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep The Manor, Plumpton, Towcester NN12 8SF Heritage Open Day: A beautiful rural Northamptonshire church rebuilt in the 19th century. Come and visit St John the Baptist Church in Plumpton, a...

The Amazing Northampton Walk

Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep West Northamptonshire Council, The Guildhall, St. Giles Square, Northampton NN1 1DE Heritage Open Day: Why not check out the Amazing Northampton Walk! Northampton's fun run the Amazing Northampton Run takes place during...

Cogenhoe village Heritage Trail

Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep 1 Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton NN7 1LT Heritage Open Day: A tour through the village of Cogenhoe. Information about the new green plaques will be made available to walkers...

Remembering British Timken in Duston

Fri 11 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Fri 18 Sep Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Northampton NN5 6DT Heritage Open Day: British Timken history in Duston, Northampton Remember when ball bearings were all the rage and American giant British Timken had...

St Botolph's Church, Slapton

Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep 1 Chapel Lane, Slapton, Towcester NN12 8PF Heritage Open Day: Come and explore a significant rural Northamptonshire church. Come and visit St Botolph's Church in Slapton which has the...

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...

Performing Room at 9 Guildhall Road formerly Franklin's Hotel & Restaurant 1872

Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep 9 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP Heritage Open Day: Explore the deep hidden history of our building. Step back in time to hear our story and discover how our heritage helped to...

Charles Wicksteed & Co

Fri 11 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sun 20 Sep Learning Centre, Wicksteed Park, Kettering NN15 6NJ Heritage Open Day: Charles Wicksteed was a hero to his community by creating Wicksteed Park and making play equipment for children all over the world...

Welton History Group Heritage Display

Sat 12 Sep St. Martins Church, High Street, Welton, Daventry NN11 2JP Heritage Open Day: Find out more about the history of Welton through old photographs, village artefacts, presentations and fascinating information...

Thornton Park Kingsthorpe

Sat 12 Sep Mill Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton NN2 6RH Heritage Open Day: Two guided heritage walks around the ornamental gardens of Thornton Park and exhibition of photos to coincide with the annual...

Everyday Histories at Daventry Museum

Sat 12 Sep Daventry Town Council, Daventry Museum, 3 New Street, Daventry NN11 4BT Heritage Open Day: Explore Daventry’s everyday histories and celebrate Heritage Open Days at Daventry Museum with fascinating exhibits and hands-on...

Heritage Open Days Tours of St Peters Church Irthlingborough

Sat 12 Sep St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT Heritage Open Days tours of the historic fourteenth century Parish Church of St Peters Irthlingborough ...

Archive website launch and exhibition

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Willow Place, Corby NN17 1BH Heritage Open Day: Corby Community Arts invite you to an exhibition to launch our brand new archive website, including images of Corby from 1980...

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...

Open Day - A Day at Church in Medieval Northampton

Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep Church Of Holy Sepulchre, 1 Church Ln, Northampton NN1 3NL Heritage Open Day: Step into the rhythm of daily life in medieval Northampton. The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre invites you to experience what a...

Montagu Monuments at Warkton Church

Sat 12 Sep Pipe Lane, Warkton NN16 9XH Heritage Open Day: Come and visit the Montagu Monuments in our beautiful church! St Edmund’s Church in Warkton will be open between 10am and 2pm on...

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,...

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...

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...

Saint Peters Church Irthlingborough

Sat 12 Sep St. Peters Church, Church Street, Irthlingborough NN9 5SG Heritage Open Day: Tours of a 14th century collegiate church with medieval undercrofts of the college buildings ( not normally open)...

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...

St Peter's Church, Northampton

Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep St Peters Church, Marefair, Northampton NN1 1SR Heritage Open Day: The most outstanding Romanesque church. St Peter's stands in a pretty grass churchyard in Northampton town centre, beside...

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...

Revelation & Restoration: Through the Lens of Stu Vincent

Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep Old Black Lion, 1 Black Lion Hill, Northampton NN1 1SW Heritage Open Day: This exhibition presents a remarkable series of photographs by Stu Vincent, documenting the archaeological excavations at the Old...

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...

Daventry Heritage Bus Services

Sat 12 Sep Market Square, Daventry NN11 4BH Heritage Open Day: Classic buses are on display with some providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Daventry...

Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD Heritage Open Day: Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire? Want to look through a microscope?...

Canons Ashby

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry NN11 3SD Heritage Open Day: Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church and green outdoor spaces...

St Luke's Church Duston

Sun 13 Sep 3 Main Road, Duston, Northampton NN5 6JB Heritage Open Day: The Church will be open 2.00 to 4.30pm on Sunday 13th September. There will be a history display, various stalls, tea/coffee and...

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,...

Battle of Northampton Guided Walks

Sun 13 Sep Delapre Abbey, Delapre Park, London Road, Northampton NN4 8AW Heritage Open Day: Come for a walk round the battlefield at Delapre Abbey with one of our expert guides and learn about one of the key events in the...

Thornby Hall Open Day

Sun 13 Sep Thornby Hall, Naseby Road, Thornby, Northampton NN6 8SW Heritage Open Day: Visit a Buddhist Meditation Centre in an English Country Mansion with beautiful grounds...

Brackley Through the Ages Exhibition

Sun 13 Sep Town Hall, Market Place, Brackley NN13 7AB Heritage Open Day: Explore Brackley’s rich history through a special exhibition of historic documents, maps and locally discovered archaeological...

Raunds: Our People and Past

Mon 14 Sep to Thu 17 Sep Saxon Hall, Raunds, Wellingborough NN9 6LT Heritage Open Day: A display of some of the people and events that have shaped Raunds over the last 150 years...

The Story of Jeyes Fluid - Celebrating 150 Years

Mon 14 Sep to Sun 20 Sep 26-28 The Square, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0NA Heritage Open Day: Discover the legacy of Jeyes Fluid at Jeyes of Earls Barton, as a special exhibition celebrates 150 years of this renowned...

Lunchtime Church: A Medieval Pause in the Middle of the Day

Tue 15 Sep Church Of The Holy Sepulchre, Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL Heritage Open Day: Drop in during your lunch break and experience how the church might have been in medieval times...

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 Towcester Rock Choir

Tue 15 Sep, Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 10 Nov Town Hall, 86 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BS Do you want to find a choir near you? The local Towcester choir is run by choir leader Liga Milune...

Photographing Garden Birds

Wed 16 Sep 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD Heritage Open Day: Photographing Garden Birds, talk by local award winning photographer Steve Magennis...

Sulgrave Manor and Gardens

Wed 16 Sep Sulgrave Manor, Sulgrave, Banbury OX17 2SD Heritage Open Day: Free access to the ground floor of the manor, exhibition and our gardens. 11 am - 2 pm. Introductory tours at 11 am, 12 and 1 pm.

Torchlight Tour: The Medieval Church After Dark

Thu 17 Sep, Sat 19 Sep Church Of The Holy Sepulchre, 1 Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL Heritage Open Day: Experience the church as it might have felt in a world without electric light. By torchlight, the building changes...

Walter Drawbridge Crick (1857-1903)

Thu 17 Sep 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD Heritage Open Day: Walter D Crick was an early member of the Northamptonshire Natural History Society Geology section...

Tell your stories of what home means to you

Thu 17 Sep Burton Latimer Heritage Museum, Harold Mason centre, 120 High Street, Burton Latimer NN15 5RH Heritage Open Day: Home isn’t just a place – it’s a feeling, a memory. We’re inviting you to come along to share your stories and what home...

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.

Arts Collective

Fri 18 Sep and Sat 19 Sep 24 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP Heritage Open Day: Explore Arts Collective for Heritage Open Days 2026. Visit working artists' studios, discover the stories and heritage at 24...

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...

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.

Book and Jigsaw Sale Irthlingborough

Sat 19 Sep St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT Book and Jigsaw Sale . Bumper sale of reasonably priced fiction and non fiction books to suite all tastes , Come and stock your shelves for the...

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...

Talk and tour of All Saints Church Earls Barton

Sat 19 Sep 7 High Street, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0JG Heritage Open Day: All Saints Church Earls Barton is a unique and precious building. Dating back over 1000 years the church, with its world renowned...

From Courtroom to Council Chamber: Stories of the Guildhall from 1865

Sat 19 Sep The Guildhall, St. Giles Square, Northampton NN1 1DE Heritage Open Day: Step inside Northampton Guildhall this Heritage Open Days and discover the stories of the people who shaped the town...

Heritage Bus Services

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep 3 George Row, Northampton NN1 1DF Heritage Open Day: Classic buses providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Northampton linking venues participating in Heritage Open Days...

Heritage Bus tour of Northampton's Boot & Shoe Quarter!

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep 6-7 George Row, Northampton NN1 1DF Heritage Open Day: Short heritage bus tour around Northampton's Boot & Shoe Quarter A Northampton tour of around 50 minutes to and from George...

Daventry Heritage Trail - Guided Walking Tour

Sat 19 Sep Sheaf Street Health Store, 20 Sheaf Street, Daventry NN11 4AB Heritage Open Day: Get to know Daventry by joining us for our free walking tour. Led by local historian Susan, you'll get to know the story of...

Heritage Day @ Towcester Museum

Sat 19 Sep Towcester Museum, White Horse Yard, 163-165 Watling Street West, Towcester NN12 6BX Heritage Open Day: Heritage Day at Towcester Museum – 19th Sept. Enjoy free exhibition entry plus hands‑on activities: kids’ archaeological...

Rushton Triangular Lodge

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Rushton, Kettering NN14 1RP Heritage Open Day: This is a free visit where you can explore this unique site. Rushton Triangular Lodge is an intriguing folly built in 1593-97 by...

Heritage Bus Tour of Northampton's memorials and monuments!

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep 6-7 George Row, Northampton NN1 1DF Heritage Open Day: Jump on a heritage bus for a tour of Northampton and its fascinating memorials monuments!...

Ancient Hillfort within Hunsbury Hill Country Park

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Hunsbury Hill Road, West Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 9UW Heritage Open Day: Hunsbury Hill Country Park houses a 2,500 year-old Iron-age Hillfort. It also contains Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust,...

Lyveden - National Trust

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Harley Way, Nr Oundle, Peterborough PE8 5AT Heritage Open Day: Lyveden's Harvest Market 19-20 September Just us for a harvest celebration. Local food, drink and craft producers, apple...

384th Bombardment Group Museum

Sat 19 Sep Grafton Park Wood, Brigstock Road, Grafton Underwood, Kettering NN14 3AA Heritage Open Day: Visit the Group Station Headquarters site of the former airfield of RAF Grafton Underwood, situated just outside of Kettering,...

Grave Concerns - Peopling Billing Road Cemetery

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Billing Road Cemetery (main entrance), Billing Road, Abington, Northampton NN1 5DE Heritage Open Day: Who made Billing Road Cemetery what it is and kept it running? And who were the townspeople interred within the cemetery?...

Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation Open Day

Sat 19 Sep Hunt House, 70 High Street, Paulerspury, Towcester NN12 7NA Heritage Open Day: Step inside Hunt House and discover the life, legacy and extraordinary engineering of Sir Henry Royce...

Stanwick Lakes

Sun 20 Sep Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9 6GY Heritage Open Day: Discover the everyday lives spanning 5,000 years at Stanwick Lakes. From Roman crafts and Viking camps to blacksmithing, Roman...

Weedon Depot Visitor Centre: Exhibition & Tours

Sun 20 Sep Weedon Depot Visitor Centre, Building 90, Bridge Street, Weedon Bec NN7 4PS Heritage Open Day: With its historic buildings, The Royal Ordnance Depot Weedon Bec is an architectural wonder...

Northampton & Lamport Railway - Heritage Train Rides

Northampton & Lamport Railway - Heritage Train Rides 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...

150 Years of Weather Recording at the Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Sun 20 Sep 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD Heritage Open Day: Members of the society have been recording the weather for 150 years, and some no doubt before that...

FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir

Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep Rushden Academy, Hayway, Rushden NN10 6AG If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Rushden?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...

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.

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:...

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...

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,...

FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir

Mon 28 Sep, Mon 5 Oct, Mon 23 Nov St Crispins Retirement Village, St Thomas Street, Duston, Northampton NN5 4RB If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your local Northampton choir is run by singer/pianist Dave Easter...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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.

Malcolm Arnold Festival - a day of live music for all the family!

Sat 24 Oct Cripps Hall, Northampton School for Boys, Billing Road, Northampton 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...

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

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

Tue 3 Nov, Tue 24 Nov, Tue 12 Jan 27, Tue 19 Jan 27 The Abbey Centre, 10 Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 0RZ If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your friendly local Northampton choir is run by vocal teacher Dave Easter...

Northampton and Lamport Railway - Santa Paws

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

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 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...

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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