Northamptonshire Events
Past Events In Northamptonshire
Past events by date
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan'27 |
Feb'27 |
Mar'27 |
Apr'27 |
May'27 |
Jun'27 |
Jul'27 |
Aug'27 |
Extreme Dinosaur Day in Walgrave Northamptonshire
Sat 8 Aug 26
Walgrave Village Hall, 1 newland road, walgrave, Northamptonshire, nn6 9pz NN6 9PZ
Extreme Dinosaur Family Fun Day
Saturday 8th August
11am–5pm
Walgrave Village Hall Recreation Ground
FREE ENTRY
Get ready for the ultimate...
Mopar Euro Nationals
Fri 7 Aug 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Rev, Race, Repeat: All Weekend Long
Europe’s biggest Mopar celebration is rolling into Santa Pod! From classic Chargers and Challengers to fully...
Finding Robin's Rainbow - Free for families
Tue 4 Aug 26
The Gathering, Princes Walk, First Floor, Grosvenor Shopping Centre NN1 2EW
You're invited to an interactive adventure filled with crafts, storytelling and friendship - and of course, a big sprinkle of summer fun!...
24 Regent Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug 26
24 Regent Street, Wellingborough NN9 5NB
Charming ¼ acre garden features a summerhouse with views overlooking the lawn. This outdoor space inc patios, a small fish pond, and a larger...
Rushden Classic Car Show
Sun 2 Aug 26
Hall Park, Rushden NN10 9ES
Rushden Classic Car Show 2026
Sunday 2nd August, 11am - 4pm in Hall Park, Rushden, Northants.
Over 400 classic cars and over 50 motorbikes
?...
Classic Car & Bike Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Sat 1 Aug 26
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...
Table-top sale - Say No to Landfill, established 1975
Sat 1 Aug 26
All Saints Church Community Hall NN16 9AT
Tabletop Sale.
To book a table ring Richard on 07887617978
Let's help stop landfill!
Rainbow Realms Art Exhibition
Sat 1 Aug 26
9 George row NN1 1DF
An exhibition of brand new and my favourite paintings celebrating the colour beautiful of places real and ...
The Jungle Book by Immersion Theatre
Sat 1 Aug 26
Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD
Filled with original music, audience interaction, and a host of larger-than-life characters, you are invited to join Mowgli and his friends, Baloo...
family fun day in walgrave not to be missed
Sat 1 Aug 26
Walgrave Village Hall
1 Newland Road, Walgrave, Northamptonshire NN6 9PZ
Family Fun Day – Saturday 1st August, 11am–5pm
Walgrave Village Hall Recreation Ground
FREE ENTRY
Join us for a full day of excitement, laughter...
Ultimate Street Car
Fri 31 Jul 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
USC at Santa Pod Raceway is the Largest, Loudest, Hottest and Fastest modified car festival in Europe featuring Run What Ya Brung public track time,...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Kids for a Quid!
Sun 26 Jul 26
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Bring the family along for a lovely train ride through the Northamptonshire countryside when all under 16s ride for just £1!...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 25th July at 2pm
Sat 25 Jul 26
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...
A Summer Evening of Songs
Fri 24 Jul 26
Kingsthorpe Community Church, High Street, Kingsthorpe NN2 7QF NN2 6QF
Kingsthorpe Community Church invites you to a
A Summer Evening of Songs
by The Cantare Singers
Friday 24th July at 7 p.m...
BugJam Festival
Fri 24 Jul 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Get ready for a weekend like no other, packed with entertainment and enjoyment for everyone! This year’s music release sets the stage for the...
Young Archaeologists in Training! part of the Festival of Archaeology
Thu 23 Jul 26
Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD
Ready to become a real-life explorer?
Join our Young Archaeologists in Training workshop (part of the Festival of Archaeology) for a hands-on...
The Ford Show
Sun 19 Jul 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
The Ford Show is more than just your average car show, with Ford only RWYB, Show & Shine Competition, Handling Track, Drag Racing Demos, Stunt Shows,...
Kettering Athletic -OPEN DAY
Sun 19 Jul 26
Rockingham Road, Pleasure Park, Kettering NN16 9RG
All Welcome to give lawn bowls a try
Recreation Ground
Hallwood Road
Kettering
NN16 9RG
136 High Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul 26
136 High Street, Irchester NN29 7AB
Large garden developed by the current owners over the past 25 yrs. Features varied planting habitats, inc areas designed for shade, sun, and...
The Three Musketeers performed by Illyria
Sat 18 Jul 26
Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD
All for One; One for All! Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard...
Boutique Art and Artisan Fair
Sat 18 Jul 26
Lumina Alliance 9 George Row NN1 1DF
10 Stalls of gorgeous unique handmade goods and art made by talented local artistist and artisans in a beautiful exciting new arts hub on George...
The Mustang Nationals
Sat 18 Jul 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Celebrating Ponies at the Pod - Use Your Car!
In partnership with the Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain and Simply Mustangs UK, the event is...
Transitmania
Fri 17 Jul 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
The Transits are Taking Over
Transitmania is a show for owners and enthusiasts of Fords legendary Transit Van, standard, modified, classic or...
Thornby Hall Summer Fair
Sun 12 Jul 26
Thornby Hall
Naseby Road, Thornby NN6 8SW
Visit the majestic 17th-century Thornby Hall for our annual fair, with live music, food stands, and a wide variety of stallholders...
The Green Patch - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Jul 26
The Green Patch, Kettering NN16 0LU
The Green Patch is a 2½ acre, Green Flag award-winning community garden, nestled in the heart of England...
Summer Nationals
Fri 10 Jul 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Drag Racing at Its Best
The Motorsport UK British Championship for Pro Mod takes over Santa Pod. With a massive variety of race cars, bikes, and a...
The Hop Jive Club Record Hop
Sun 5 Jul 26
Great Oakley Village Hall
Lewin Road
Great Oakley
Corby
Northamptonshire NN18 8JS
The Hop Jive Club is a well established R'n'R club that has been going for over 35 years. The Club originally launched in Farnham Surrey...
Charity Dog Show/Fun Day + Farmers & Makers Market
Sun 5 Jul 26
Woodford Community & Sports Club
Highfield
Woodford
Kettering
Northants NN14 4HD
Woodford Farmers & Makers Market
CHARITY DOG SHOW & FUN DAY
Lainy’s Animal Rescue, Cornstraw K9 Dog Training, Fenland Working Newfoundlands will...
PullUp
Sat 4 Jul 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
UK Street Car Showdown
The UK’s fastest street cars go head-to-head in a heart-racing showdown! It’s going to be a busy day of sleepers, supercars,...
Pet Blessing Service
Sat 4 Jul 26
Kingsthorpe Community Church, High Street, Kingsthorpe NN2 6QF
Pet Blessing Service - please come along with or without a pet!
Saturday 4th July 3 p.m.
Kingsthorpe Community Church
High Street entrance NN2 6QF
Open Gardens at Irthlingborough
Sat 4 Jul 26
Tickets available from St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough Northamptonshire NN9 5FT
Nineteen beautiful gardens open over the weekend
Come and experience our hidden treasures behind cottages, Victorian villas and modern homes...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 4th July at 2pm
Sat 4 Jul 26
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...
Classic Car & Bike Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Sat 4 Jul 26
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...
PULLUP
Sat 4 Jul 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
UK Street Car Showdown
The UK’s fastest street cars go head-to-head in a heart-racing showdown! It’s going to be a busy day of sleepers,...
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Tue 30 Jun 26
Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5FZ
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Northampton Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Dave Easter...
Family Funday
Sun 28 Jun 26
East Carlton Park near Corby LE16 8YF
Annual Charity Event for Corby & District Lions Club where we have stalls and entertainment for the family...
Dodford Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
Dodford Gardens, Northampton NN7 4SX
Dodford is a charming small village in a very peaceful location. This new and evolving group is centred around the beautiful 1½ acre garden at...
Yardley Hastings Open Gardens
Sun 28 Jun 26
Yardley Hastings NN7 1EX
14 Gardens will be open to delight and inspire, in aid of St Andrew's Church. Cottage and more formal gardens, established and new planting,...
C2C Grows - Community Allotment Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
C2C Grows - Community Allotment Garden, Northampton NN2 6RP
C2C Grows is a community allotment project run by the charity C2C Social Action. The project offers social and therapeutic horticultural sessions for...
Hellidon Fete
Sat 27 Jun 26
Opposite The Red Lion, Hellidon NN11 6LG
Due to the heatwave the dog show has been postponed, but the fete goes on...Join us this Saturday. Enjoy afternoon tea, pimms, or a beer and a...
St. Peter's Church Cogenhoe
Sat 27 Jun 26
Church Street Cogenhoe NN7 1LS
Summer Fête with raffle, tombola, cream teas, stalls and games for all the family. Take part in the teddy zipwire (you can bring your own teddy) and...
Scanna Skydive 2026
Sat 27 Jun 26
Hinton Airfield
Brackley NN13 5NS
Join the Scanna Skydive for a thrilling challenge in 2026.
Taking place at Hinton Airfield, Brackley on Saturday 27 June, experience the...
Understanding Crochet Patterns
Fri 26 Jun 26
Desborough Library NN14 2QS
7-9pm on Friday 26 June
Join us at Desborough Library and Community Hub and get to grips with crochet patterns!...
Dragstalgia
Fri 26 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Step into the past with Dragstalgia, Santa Pod’s celebration of vintage drag racing and hot rod culture...
Happy Together Ukulele band
Fri 26 Jun 26
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Fun evening with the Happy Togethere Ukulele Band with a lot of toe tapping!
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir
Tue 23 Jun 26
The Ferrers School, Queensway, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your friendly local Higham Ferrers choir is run by vocal coach Dave Easter...
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir
Tue 23 Jun 26
The Ferrers School, Queensway, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your friendly local Higham Ferrers choir is run by vocal coach Dave Easter...
Ravensthorpe Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Ravensthorpe Gardens, Ravensthorpe NN6 8ES
Attractive village in Northamptonshire uplands near to Ravensthorpe reservoir and Top Ardles Wood, Woodland Trust which have bird watching and picnic...
Flore Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Flore Gardens, Northampton NN7 4LS
Flore gardens have welcomed visitors since 1963 as part of the Flore Flower Festival, partnering with the NGS since 1992 with openings every year...
BMW Show
Sun 21 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
The All Action BMW car show!
Whether you’re behind the wheel or just soaking up the atmosphere, the BMW Show is the must-attend event for every BMW...
| Page 1 | next > |
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.
:
- 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.