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Silverstone Museum - kids go free and eat free

Silverstone Museum - kids go free and eat free

Today to Mon 31 Aug Silverstone NN12 8TN Silverstone Museum brings to life the past, present and future of British motor racing at the home of British motorsport...

Circus Fiesta

Today to Mon 31 Aug BILLING AQUADROME CROW LANE, GREAT BILLING, NORTHAMPTON NN3 9DA CIRCUS FIESTA BILLING AQUADROME CROW LANE, GREAT BILLING, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 9DA SAT 18 July - Mon 31 Aug 2026 Performances at 12noon and 4pm...

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northamptonshire

CarFest

Fri 28 Aug to Sun 30 Aug Silverstone Circuit, Towcester NN12 8TN Get ready for a weekend of family fun at CarFest 2026! Get ready to spend to quality family time at CarFest presented by bp!...

Thrapston Beer Festival and Family Fun Day - August Bank Holiday 2026

Fri 28 Aug to Sun 30 Aug Thrapston Sports Club, Chancery Lane, Thrapston NN14 4JL FREE ENTRY ALL WEEKEND. Thrapston Annual Beer Festival 2026! Friday 28 August 2026, 17:00 start until late on Sunday 30 August 2026...

Table-top sale - Say No to Landfill, established 1975

Sat 29 Aug All Saints Church Community Hall NN16 9AT Tabletop Sale. To book a table ring Richard on 07887617978 Let's help stop landfill!

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

Sat 29 Aug, Sun 30 Aug, Tue 1 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...

Northampton & Lamport Railway - 30th Anniversary Gala

Northampton & Lamport Railway - 30th Anniversary Gala

Sat 29 Aug to Mon 31 Aug Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA To celebrate 30 years since the official opening of Northampton & Lamport Railway we’re putting on our biggest Gala yet!...

Joe & Linda's Tropical Water Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 30 Aug Joe & Linda's Tropical Water Garden, Northampton NN4 8NX Escape the town and visit a small tropical rainforest in a water garden oasis. A wonderful example of what is possible in an urban space, featuring a...

Garden Tour and Cream Tea with the Head Gardener

Thu 3 Sep 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Northampton & Lamport Railway - Cheese & Cider Trains

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...

Northampton & Lamport Railway - Heritage Train Rides

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 Northampton Rock Choir

Tue 15 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov 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...

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...

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.

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir

Mon 5 Oct, Mon 19 Oct St Crispins Retirement Village, St Thomas Street, Duston, Northampton NN5 4RB Do you want to find a local choir to join near you? The Northampton Rock Choir is led by vocal coach Dave Easter...

FREE taster session with the Towcester Rock Choir

Tue 6 Oct, Tue 13 Oct 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 Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir

Tue 6 Oct, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 10 Nov 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...

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.

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 Towcester Rock Choir

Tue 19 Jan 27, Tue 2 Mar 27, Tue 23 Mar 27 Tove Valley Centre, Northampton Road, Towcester NN12 7AH Do you want to find a local choir to join near you? The Towcester Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Liga Milune...

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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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