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Spooky Storytime at Canons Ashby
Tue 27 Oct 26
Canons Ashby NT, near Daventry NN11 3SD
Bring your littlest monsters to listen to spooooky stories in the Second-Hand Bookshop. Take a seat in the circle for several stories for under...
Lost Girls Launch Show
Tue 27 Oct 26
The Core Corby NN18
Lost Girls Launch show, is the launch show of a clothing brand with a mission, we have partnered up with NDAS & EVE domestic abuse services, every...
A Handmade Halloween at the Black Prince
Sun 25 Oct 26
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...
Vicars Auction at St Peters Irthlingborough
Sat 24 Oct 26
St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT
Vicars Auction - Over a hundred items to be auctioned by the Vicar ! The Rev. Canon John Hall .
All items have been donated and proceeds will go...
Jumble Sale
Sat 24 Oct 26
Entrance Waitrose Car Park
Harborough Road NN2 7BD
Jumble Sale
Saturday 24th October 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Kingsthorpe Community Church (entrance Waitrose Car Park)
Refreshments available (bacon...
Malcolm Arnold Festival - a day of live music for all the family!
Sat 24 Oct 26
Cripps Hall, School for Boys, Billing Road, Northampton and Saint Matthew's Church, Northampton NN1 4RY 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...
Model Railway Exhibition
Sat 17 Oct 26
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
15 layouts, trade stalls, refreshments.
Disable access.
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years
Wed 14 Oct 26
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...
Boughton House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 11 Oct 26
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 26
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...
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Saxbys Farm
Sat 10 Oct 26
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!...
Pet Blessing Service
Sun 4 Oct 26
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!
Sun 4 Oct 26
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 26
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...
Das GTI Show
Sun 4 Oct 26
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...
Oompah Night with the Bierkeller Shunklers
Sat 3 Oct 26
Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, Northants NN10 0AW
Oompah Night with the Bierkeller Shunklers
Sat 3rd Oct 7pm - 11pm
Our yearly Oompah Night is nearly here!...
A Just Transition: Jobs, People, Planet
Sat 3 Oct 26
Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street, Northampton NN1 3AS
A Just Transition: Jobs, People, Planet brings together live music, song and filmed interviews to explore how a worker-led transition to a...
Last Night of the Proms with Kettering Town Silver Band
Sat 26 Sep 26
All Saints Church Community Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR
Kettering Town Silver Band presents:
Last night of the Proms. Raffle available. In aid of roof repairs. Entry £8 includes tea/coffee/biscuits...
That's so 90s
Sat 26 Sep 26
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 26
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:...
The Rest of Kettering Town: Kettering memoroes L-Q
Fri 25 Sep 26
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.
National Finals
Fri 25 Sep 26
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...
Tony Stockwell, psychic medium
Wed 23 Sep 26
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...
How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...
Mon 21 Sep 26
Webuyanycar, Corby, Willow Place Shopping Centre,
Webuyanycar, Kettering, Pod on car park at Belgrave Retail Park, Northfield Avenue, NN16 9TS
Webuyanycar, Northampton Morrisons, 26 Victoria Promenade, NN1 1HB
Webuyanycar, Northampton Wootten, Dobbies Northampton, Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton, NN4 6HP
Webuyanycar, Rushden Asda, Washbrook Road, NN10 6AA
Webuyanycar, Wellingborough Railway Station, Midland Road, NN8 1NQ
Webuyanycar, Weston Favell Shopping Centre, Wellingbo NN17 1NU
Forget the lottery – from next Monday, you can get your hands on a Million for free at your local Northamptonshire webuyanycar branch, no catch, just...
Stanwick Lakes
Sun 20 Sep 26
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 26
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...
150 Years of Weather Recording at the Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Sun 20 Sep 26
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...
Book and Jigsaw Sale Irthlingborough
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Heritage Bus Tour of Northampton's memorials and monuments!
Sat 19 Sep 26
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!...
Model Weekend
Sat 19 Sep 26
Rushden Goods Shed , John Clark Way, Rushden, Northants NN10 0AW
MODEL WEEKEND AT RUSHDEN STATION & GOODS SHED!
Join us for a fantastic weekend of models at Rushden Station & Goods Shed, Rushden,...
Talk and tour of All Saints Church Earls Barton
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Lyveden - National Trust
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Heritage Bus tour of Northampton's Boot & Shoe Quarter!
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Rushton Triangular Lodge
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Grave Concerns - Peopling Billing Road Cemetery
Sat 19 Sep 26
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?...
Ancient Hillfort within Hunsbury Hill Country Park
Sat 19 Sep 26
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,...
Heritage Bus Services
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Daventry Heritage Trail - Guided Walking Tour
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
From Courtroom to Council Chamber: Stories of the Guildhall from 1865
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation Open Day
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
384th Bombardment Group Museum
Sat 19 Sep 26
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,...
Heritage Day @ Towcester Museum
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
NSRA Hot Rod Drags
Fri 18 Sep 26
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...
Arty Bites: A late night opening of our NROS Central Exhibition
Fri 18 Sep 26
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...
Arts Collective
Fri 18 Sep 26
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...
Walter Drawbridge Crick (1857-1903)
Thu 17 Sep 26
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 26
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...
Torchlight Tour: The Medieval Church After Dark
Thu 17 Sep 26
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...
Sulgrave Manor and Gardens
Wed 16 Sep 26
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.
Photographing Garden Birds
Wed 16 Sep 26
10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Heritage Open Day: Photographing Garden Birds, talk by local award winning photographer Steve Magennis...
Lunchtime Church: A Medieval Pause in the Middle of the Day
Tue 15 Sep 26
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...
Raunds: Our People and Past
Mon 14 Sep 26
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 26
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...
Brackley Through the Ages Exhibition
Sun 13 Sep 26
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...
Boobs and Brass Concert
Sun 13 Sep 26
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,...
Thornby Hall Open Day
Sun 13 Sep 26
Thornby Hall, Naseby Road, Thornby, Northampton NN6 8SW
Heritage Open Day: Visit a Buddhist Meditation Centre in an English Country Mansion with beautiful grounds...
Battle of Northampton Guided Walks
Sun 13 Sep 26
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...
St Luke's Church Duston
Sun 13 Sep 26
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...
Daventry Heritage Bus Services
Sat 12 Sep 26
Market Square, Daventry NN11 4BH
Heritage Open Day: Classic buses are on display with some providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Daventry...
Thornton Park Kingsthorpe
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Saint Peters Church Irthlingborough
Sat 12 Sep 26
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)...
Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Sat 12 Sep 26
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?...
St Peter's Church, Northampton
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Archive website launch and exhibition
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Welton History Group Heritage Display
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Everyday Histories at Daventry Museum
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Montagu Monuments at Warkton Church
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Open Day - A Day at Church in Medieval Northampton
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Daventry Comedy Club
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
The World of Gilbert and Sullivan
Sat 12 Sep 26
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 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...
Aldwincle Flower & Vegetable Show
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Coton Manor Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Revelation & Restoration: Through the Lens of Stu Vincent
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Canons Ashby
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Heritage Open Days Tours of St Peters Church Irthlingborough
Sat 12 Sep 26
St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT
Heritage Open Days tours of the historic fourteenth century Parish Church of St Peters Irthlingborough ...
Twelve ‘Creatives at Pytchley’ to hold a wonder of art
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
Corby Community Arts Archive website launch and exhibition
Sat 12 Sep 26
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...
The Amazing Northampton Walk
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
Nassington Blue Plaque Route
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
Cogenhoe village Heritage Trail
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
Ravensthorpe Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
Charles Wicksteed & Co
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
St Botolph's Church, Slapton
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
Performing Room at 9 Guildhall Road formerly Franklin's Hotel & Restaurant 1872
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
Remembering British Timken in Duston
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
Jeyes of Earls Barton - A maze of heritage exhibitions and award winning coffee shop
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
St John the Baptist Church, Plumpton
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
St. John the Baptist Church, Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire
Fri 11 Sep 26
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...
The FIA European Finals
Thu 10 Sep 26
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,...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Cheese & Cider Trains
Sun 6 Sep 26
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...
Family Fun Day at Rushden Railway
Sat 5 Sep 26
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...
Northants and Rutland Open Studios September festival
Sat 5 Sep 26
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...
Classic Car & Bike Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Sat 5 Sep 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...
Northants and Rutland Open Studios Festival Launch
Fri 4 Sep 26
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 26
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...
Alright JACK Saxophone Quartet @ Kirby Hall
Wed 2 Sep 26
Kirby Lane, Corby NN17 3EN
The Alright JACK saxophone quartet will be performing an evening concert in the magnificent surroundings of Kirby Hall in Northamptonshire...
Art Exhibition
Sun 30 Aug 26
Masonic hall, Wellingborough Road, Rushden NN10 9YJ
This August bank holiday we are holding our seventh Art exhibition.
Artists from the local area will be showcasing various pieces of work they have...
Joe & Linda's Tropical Water Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 30 Aug 26
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...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - 30th Anniversary Gala
Sat 29 Aug 26
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!...
78 Derngate hosts an exciting new exhibition ‘Nine@78Derngate’
Sat 29 Aug 26
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...
Thrapston Beer Festival and Family Fun Day - August Bank Holiday 2026
Fri 28 Aug 26
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...
CarFest
Fri 28 Aug 26
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!...
Monster Truck Nationals
Sun 23 Aug 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
THE ACTION-PACKED UK MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS IS MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER FAMILY DAY OUT!
See head-to-head Monster Truck Racing & Freestyle Action...
Monster Truck Nationals
Sun 23 Aug 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Big air, big noise and family-friendly thrills.
Monster Truck Nationals delivers head-to-head racing, freestyle action, stunt displays, drag racing...
OUTDOOR CINEMA '80's ICON' - Michael (12A)
Sun 23 Aug 26
Tower Field, FINEDON NN9 5EJ
Originally scheduled for Aug 30 - you can use that booking link on our website - valid for 23rd
Enjoy the smash-hit bio-pic of superstar Michael...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 22nd August at 2pm
Sat 22 Aug 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...
Greenlight Nationals
Sat 22 Aug 26
Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX
Full-Throttle Summer Action
Enjoy a full day of National Drag Racing Championship competition with close racing, fast cars and classic Santa Pod...
OUTDOOR CINEMA '80s Movies': Back To The Future (12A)
Sat 22 Aug 26
Tower Field, FINEDON NN9 5EJ
Enjoy classic 80's movies under the stars with friends and family at this great Northants venue...
Greenlight Nationals
Sat 22 Aug 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Full-Throttle Summer Action
Enjoy a full day of National Drag Racing Championship competition with close racing, fast cars and classic Santa Pod...
OUTDOOR CINEMA '80s Movies': Die Hard (15)
Fri 21 Aug 26
Tower Field, FINEDON NN9 5EJ
Enjoy classic 80's movies under the stars with friends and family at this great Northants venue...
Liam Halloran & Friends
Fri 21 Aug 26
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Join Liam & Friends in an evening of swinging, melodic, and soulful jazz! No matter your preferred style, you are bound to enjoy this evening...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Heritage Train Rides
Sun 16 Aug 26
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Train rides through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.
Free parking, souvenir shop.
'Platform 3 Buffet' serving hot and...
OUTDOOR CINEMA '80s Movies': Dirty Dancing (12A)
Sat 15 Aug 26
Tower Field, FINEDON NN9 5EJ
Enjoy classic 80's movies under the stars with friends and family at this great Northants venue...
Summer Craft Fair
Sat 15 Aug 26
St. Mathews Parish Centre 27A The Driive , Northampton NN1 4RY
Fabulous Fun Summer Fair with stalls inside and outside offering gorgeous unique hand made goods that make the perfect gift forloved ones or treasure...
GT-R Festival
Sat 15 Aug 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
GT-R Festival brings together road, race and tuned GT-Rs for displays and on-track action, showcasing one of the world’s most iconic performance...
OUTDOOR CINEMA '80s Movies': Footloose (12A)
Fri 14 Aug 26
Tower Field, FINEDON NN9 5EJ
Enjoy classic 80's movies under the stars with friends and family at this great Northants venue...
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
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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...
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 ...
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...
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,...
Silverstone Museum - kids go free and eat free
Fri 31 Jul 26
Silverstone NN12 8TN
Silverstone Museum brings to life the past, present and future of British motor racing at the home of British motorsport...
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!...
Woodcote Villa - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul 26
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Circus Fiesta
Sat 18 Jul 26
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...
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...
Bands in the Pleasure Park
Sun 5 Jul 26
All Saints Church Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR
21st June Corby Silver Band will play in the Bandstand at the Rockingham Rd Pleasure Park, Kettering or in All Saints Church opposite if...
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,...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Fathers Day - Dads go FREE
Sun 21 Jun 26
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Treat Dad this Father's Day to a heritage train ride at the Northampton and Lamport Railway, where all Dads ride FREE when accompanied by other...
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...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Cream Tea Specials
Sun 21 Jun 26
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Enjoy a luxurious Cream Tea in first class style as you gently roll through the Northamptonshire countryside on a stream train!...
Flore Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 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...
Northampton Philharmonic Choir - The Sprig of Thyme
Sat 20 Jun 26
St Michael's & All Angels Church, Perry Street, Northampton NN1 4HL
Northampton Philharmonic Choir presents The Sprig of Thyme - A celebration of John Rutter.
Syresham Open Gardens
Sat 20 Jun 26
Syresham NN13 5HL
About 10 gardens will be open in the village with plant stalls, refreshments and raffle, plus lots more...
Tapas at the Taproom at Saxbys Cider
Sat 20 Jun 26
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Our taproom will be open all afternoon 12-5pm - come down and create your own platters to share. Pre-book to avoid the queues or take your chances on...
Lamport Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
Lamport Hall, Northampton NN6 9HD
Home of the Isham family for over 400 yrs, the extensive herbaceous borders complement the Elizabethan bowling lawns, together with topiary from the...
Northampton Book Fair
Sat 20 Jun 26
Abbey Centre Baptist Church, Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 0RZ
The Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association are pleased to announce the return of the Northampton Book Fair...
Nigel Kennedy: A Virtuoso Concert Performance
Fri 19 Jun 26
Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton NN1 1DP
Nigel Kennedy, one of the most distinctive and influential violinists of his generation, returns home to the UK with Virtuoso, his first major...
The Knightley Singers Sumner Concert
Fri 19 Jun 26
St Mary's Church, Everdon NN11 3DT
Come and join the wonderful Knightley Singers, for an enjoyable and fun packed evening at our Summer concert themed Beyond the Sea
It takes place...
Cynthia Spencer's Royal Ascot Ladies Day Experience
Thu 18 Jun 26
Mercure Hotel, Silver Street, Northampton NN1 2TA
Cynthia Spencer Hospice brings you the live action from the Royal Ascot Ladies Day. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and ambiance, whether...
Oundle Bowling Club - OPEN evenings WEDNESDAYS throughout June 2026
Wed 17 Jun 26
Occupation Road
Oundle
PE 8 4RU PE8 4RU
Oundle Bowling Club are holding an
OPEN EVENINGS
Every Wednesday throughout June
from 6.30pm
FREE and Fun!...
Hostellarie - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Hostellarie, Desborough NN14 2PT
Hostellarie is a long town garden divided into rooms. Lawns and grass paths lead you through varied colour borders, ponds, and water features...
Earls Barton Bowls Club Open Day
Sun 14 Jun 26
The Piece
Station Road
Earls Barton NN6 0NT
OPEN DAY
FREE
ALL AGES WELCOME
COME & GIVE BOWLS A TRY
14 Leys Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
14 Leys Avenue, Kettering NN14 2PY
Town garden with patio, two lawns bordered by curved pathway and a rockery with 'lion's head' waterfall feature...
Spratton Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Spratton Gardens, Spratton NN6 8HP
As well as attractive cottage gardens alongside old Northampton stone houses, Spratton also has unusual gardens...
16 Leys Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
16 Leys Avenue, Desborough NN14 2PY
A town garden with two water features, plus a stream and a pond flanked by a 12ft clinker-built boat. There are six raised beds, two of which are...
Sportsman Nationals
Sat 13 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Grassroots drag racing at its competitive best.
Sportsman Nationals celebrates the heart of UK drag racing, with close competition across multiple...
Classic Car & Bike Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Sat 13 Jun 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...
Summer Fair - St Peter Church Irthlingborough
Sat 13 Jun 26
St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5SG
Summer Fair in the historic St Peters Church .
Lots of stalls and attractions . Bottle Stall , Tombola , Games , Books stall , Jigsaws, Bric a Brac...
Daventry Comedy Club
Sat 13 Jun 26
Daventry Community Centre
Ashby Road
Daventry NN11 0QE
After two sold out shows, both weeks in advance, Daventry Comedy Club returns on Saturday 13th June with another outstanding night of live stand up...
Podstock
Fri 12 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Music, motors and summer festival vibes at the Pod.
Podstock combines live music, track action and relaxed festival energy...
Summer Coffee Morning with Blisworth Wild Flowers
Tue 9 Jun 26
WI House, 71 Park View, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7UZ
Looking forward to seeing lots of members and friends at our regular coffee morning.
Still the same lovely refreshments and, as it is summer, lots...
Harpole Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Harpole Gardens, Harpole NN7 4BX
Harpole is an attractive village nestling at the foot of Harpole Hills with many houses built of local sandstone...
Old Rectory, Quinton - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Old Rectory, Quinton, Northampton NN7 2ED
A contemporary 3 acre rectory garden by award-winning designer Anoushka Feiler. Inspired by the Old Rectorys C18 history and religious setting, the...
Creaton in Bloom 2026
Sun 7 Jun 26
The Green, Creaton NN6 8ND
Creaton in Bloom has been running in beautiful rural Northamptonshire for over 20 years and is based around an open gardens afternoon, but combines...
Rosearie-de-la-Nymph - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Rosearie-de-la-Nymph, Northampton NN3 7UE
We have been developing this romantic garden for about 20 yrs and now have over 1800 English and French roses...
Woodford Farmers & Makers Market
Sun 7 Jun 26
Woodford Community & Sports Club NN14 4HD
Woodford Farmers & Makers Market
First Sunday of each month (excluding January)
40+ stalls ranging from homegrown produce, pies, old school...
Warmington Open Gardens
Sun 7 Jun 26
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Warmington PE8 6TE
Collect a map and refreshment voucher from the church. Visit the village gardens. Enjoy cream tea/coffee, or juice and cupcake, in the Village Hall...
Deene Park - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Deene Park, Corby NN17 3EW
Tranquil garden set in beautiful rolling parkland. Features inc box hedge parterre with teapot topiary designed by David Hicks echoing the C16...
Truck Takeover
Sat 6 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Trucks of all eras meet drag racing thrills.
Truck Takeover showcases everything from vintage classics to modern monsters...
Truck Takeover
Sat 6 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Trucks of all eras meet drag racing thrills.
Truck Takeover showcases everything from vintage classics to modern monsters...
Divine and earthly delights - a concert of great vocal music
Sat 6 Jun 26
Church of St Mary and All Saints, Fotheringhay PE8 5HZ
Divine and earthly delights
a beautiful sequence of sacred and secular music for voices to enrich the soul...
Truck Takeover
Sat 6 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Trucks of all eras meet drag racing thrills.
Truck Takeover showcases everything from vintage classics to modern monsters...
Tansor Open Gardens
Sat 6 Jun 26
Tansor, Northamptonshire PE8 5HN
Open gardens, plant sales, refreshments. Free parking. St Mary's Church open.
Street Weekend
Thu 4 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Four days of street-legal drag racing and relaxed show vibes.
Street Weekend focuses on real-world cars and accessible drag racing...
Street Weekend
Thu 4 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Four days of street-legal drag racing and relaxed show vibes.
Street Weekend focuses on real-world cars and accessible drag racing...
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir
Tue 2 Jun 26
The Ferrers School, Queensway, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Higham Ferrers?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Wootton Grange Bowls Club - Open Day 1.30pm - 5pm
Sun 31 May 26
Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5FZ
Come and have a fun afternoon with us.
Why not just 'Give it a Go!'
All ages welcome
Disability Bowling Arm available
Bowls and...
The Vauxhall Show
Sun 31 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Vauxhall power, pride and performance on the strip.
From classic Viva’s to modern VXRs, The Vauxhall Show celebrates everything Griffin-badged...
The Vauxhall Show
Sun 31 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Vauxhall power, pride and performance on the strip.
From classic Viva’s to modern VXRs, The Vauxhall Show celebrates everything Griffin-badged...
Kettering Lodge Bowling Club
Sat 30 May 26
Northampton Road, Kettering, Northants NN15 7JU
OPEN DAY - 2026
SATURDAY 30th May 10am - 4pm
COME & TRY LAWN BOWLS
ALL AGES WELCOME
ALL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
PLEASE WEAR FLAT SOLED SHOES
Dinosaur Adventure Live 2026
Fri 29 May 26
The Old Savoy
Abington Square
Northampton NN1 4AE
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth
A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure?...
The Art Of Paper Flowers
Fri 29 May 26
Desborough Library NN14 2QS
Join us for a relaxing evening at Desborough Library And Community Hub and learn to make stunning paper flowers!...
Circus Cortex Corby - Thu 28th to Sun 31st May
Thu 28 May 26
WEST GLEBE PARK, COTTINGHAM ROAD. NN17 1SZ
Get ready—Circus Cortex Corby is arriving at West Glebe Park from 28–31 May with a high-energy, family-friendly live circus show in Corby...
East Haddon Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 25 May 26
East Haddon Gardens, Northampton NN6 8BT
The pretty village of East Haddon dates back to the Norman invasion. The oldest surviving building is St Mary's, a C12 church...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - PAW Patrol Weekend
Sun 24 May 26
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Chase and Rubble from PAW Patrol are visiting The Northampton & Lamport Railway on 24th & 25th May!
Official Chase and Rubble characters will be...
Garden TeaTime
Sun 24 May 26
Draughton Clubroom NN6 9JQ
We are a tiny village with a huge reputation for delicious food. - so join us for gorgeous
Cream Teas, Gardener's Cream Teas (a twist on a...
Lynton Avenue Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
Lynton Avenue Gardens, Northampton NN2 8LX
A group of varied gardens set in a suburban location that is surprisingly green. Some gardens are situated on steeply sloping sites, which present...
Newnham Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
Newnham Gardens, Daventry NN11 3HF
You are so welcome to Newnham. Three plant-lovers' gardens all set in our beautiful old village nestled in the unspoilt Northamptonshire...
Crick Boat Show
Sat 23 May 26
Crick Marina, West Haddon Road, near Daventry NN6 7SQ
The 2026 Crick Boat Show, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, is Britain's biggest inland waterways festival...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 23rd May at 2pm
Sat 23 May 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...
Saturday Night Live with The Atomics
Sat 23 May 26
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Join us on 23rd May for a brilliant evening of live music, refreshing cider and great company at Saxbys Cider...
FIA Main Event
Fri 22 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
International drag racing at its very best.
Round 1 of the FIA/FIM European Championships brings over 200 teams to Santa Pod...
Murder Mystery MacDeath
Fri 22 May 26
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Fun with the Hamitup Players! MacDEATH
Easton on the Hill Village Gala and Beer and Music Festival
Thu 21 May 26
In and around The Blue Bell Pub,
9 High Street, Easton on the Hill PE9 3LR
5 days of fun and fundraising for local groups in our village, including a FREE massive beer and music festival on Sunday 24th May...
Army Inflatable Day in Northampton | May 17th
Sun 17 May 26
Northampton High School, Northampton NN4 6UU
Army Inflatable Day: Northampton | 17 May
The Army Nerf Inflatable Day lands in Northampton on 17 May, bringing a high-energy, structured tactical...
The Bringtons - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
The Bringtons, Little and Great Brington NN7 4HS
A collection of gardens opening across Little and Great Brington. Eleven gardens will open in Little Brington and eight more in Great Brington...
Badby Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
Badby Gardens, Daventry NN11 3AR
A delightful hilly village with attractive old houses built from golden coloured Hornton stone, set around a C14 church and two village greens (no...
Fly Fishing Lessons (Casting and Tackle)
Sat 16 May 26
Pitsford Fishing Lodge,
Brixworth Rd,
Holcot,
Near Northampton NN6 9SJ
Fly fishing (casting) lessons provided by Mid Northants Trout Fishers' Association. Learn about the tackle used and how to cast a trout fly...
Walgrave open gardens
Sat 16 May 26
Walgrave
Northamptonshire NN6 9PZ
Walgrave village a small peaceful village centred around the church dating back to 13th century . 10 open gardens of various sizes and designs from...
Affordable Art and Artisan Fair
Sat 16 May 26
St. Mathews Parish Centre 27A The Driive , Northampton NN1 4RY
Come to out fun free fabulous family event. 16 stalls of gorgeous paintings and handmade goods by local artists from crochet to candles...
Doorslammers
Fri 15 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
The fastest door-car drag racing in Europe.
Doorslammers delivers jaw-dropping Pro Mod and doorslammer action as Europe’s quickest cars go...
VW Breakout
Fri 15 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
A laid-back, family-friendly VW festival weekend.
Family Friendly VW Weekender! A three-day relaxed VW Festival with all the elements of the shows...
V W Breakout / Doorslammers
Fri 15 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX
A laid-back, family-friendly VW festival weekend.
Family Friendly VW Weekender! A three-day relaxed VW Festival with all the elements of the shows...
FIA Main Event
Fri 15 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
International drag racing at its very best.
Round 1 of the FIA/FIM European Championships brings over 200 teams to Santa Pod...
u3a Members Monthly Meeting
Wed 13 May 26
The Round Church (URC) High Street, Wellingborough NN8 5JU
Wellingborough u3a- Members Monthly meeting - First Wednesday of the month
Learn, Laugh, Live is the motto of the u3a, which is a nationwide...
JapShow
Sun 10 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
A Celebration of All Things Japanese on Wheels
A car show where it doesn’t matter whether you drive a modified Nissan Micra or a performance...
JapShow
Sun 10 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
A Celebration of All Things Japanese on Wheels
A car show where it doesn’t matter whether you drive a modified Nissan Micra or a performance...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Vintage Transport Weekend
Sun 10 May 26
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
The Vintage Transport Day will bring together heritage trains rides and an eclectic mix of vintage vehicles...
Evenley Wood Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 9 May 26
Evenley Wood Garden, Brackley NN13 5SH
Set among the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, our unique 60 acre private woodland garden has a large and notable collection of plants, trees,...
Cynthia Spencer Twilight Walk
Sat 9 May 26
Delapre Abbey NN4 8AW
Join us on Saturday 9th May for our much-loved Twilight Walk
A magical evening where our community comes together to remember, celebrate, and...
Great Dino Spectacular Family Fun Day
Sat 9 May 26
Walgarve Village Hall, 1 Newland Road, Walgrave, Northamptonshire, NN6 6PZ NN6 9PZ
GREAT DINO SPECTACULAR FAMILY FUN DAY
Saturday 9th May | 11am – 5pm
Walgrave Village Hall Recreation Ground, 1 Newland Road,...
“In the Pink: The Legend of the Football Telegraph Pink ‘Un”
Fri 8 May 26
All Saints Church Community Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR
Presentation of “In the Pink: The Legend of the Football Telegraph Pink ‘Un” by Ian Addis.
Ravensthorpe Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 8 May 26
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...
Monthly Open Mic Night at the Saxbys Cider Taproom
Thu 7 May 26
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Monthly Open Mic Night at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Once a month, Saxbys Cider Taproom turns up the creativity...
Earls Barton Bowls Club
Sun 3 May 26
The Piece
Earls Barton NN6 0NT
Earls Barton bowls Club are holding an Open Day 11am - 3pm
FREE
Open for you to come and try the game
Flat Footwear Essential
Everyone...
Kingsthorpe Bowling Club -Open Day
Sun 3 May 26
Central Avenue, Northampton. NN2 8DZ
OPEN DAY
Sunday 3rd May 11am - 3pm
Fun for all the family
ALL AGES WELCOME
Equipment provided
Flat Footwear Essential
Guilsborough Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 May 26
Guilsborough Gardens, Guilsborough NN6 8PT
Enjoy a warm welcome in this village with its very attractive rural setting of rolling hills and reservoirs...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Brampton Bear Weekend
Sun 3 May 26
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Steam train rides.
Any child (15 or under) with a Teddy Bear GOES FREE!
Meet our very own Brampton Bear!
Teddy Bear Hunt...
Classic Car & Bike Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Sat 2 May 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...
Art Exhibition in Aid of Alzheimers Research UK
Sat 2 May 26
Village Hall, Brockhall Road, Dodford NN7 4SY
Art exhibited by local artists. Proceeds will be donated to Alzheimer Research UK. Teas available. Free parking, Accessible.
Thrapston Bowls Club - OPEN DAY
Sat 2 May 26
Market Road
Thrapston
Northamptonshire NN14 4JU
Thrapston Bowls Club are holding an OPEN DAY
Everyone Welcome
FREE
Come and Try Something New!...
NSRA Nostalgia Nationals
Fri 1 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Back To The Future… Drag Strip Edition
The Nostalgia Nationals brings together the sights, sounds, and smells of classic drag racing, with Pre-’73...
NSRA Nostalgia Nationals
Fri 1 May 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Back To The Future… Drag Strip Edition
The Nostalgia Nationals brings together the sights, sounds, and smells of classic drag racing, with Pre-’73...
The Fast Show
Sun 26 Apr 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Performance, modified and classic cars take over Santa Pod.
The Fast Show blends car culture with live track action...
The Fast Show
Sun 26 Apr 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Performance, modified and classic cars take over Santa Pod.
The Fast Show blends car culture with live track action...
Cottesbrooke Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Cottesbrooke Hall Gardens, Northampton NN6 8PF
Award-winning gardens by Geoffrey Jellicoe, Dame Sylvia Crowe, and more recently Arne Maynard and Angel Collins...
Holdenby House & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Holdenby House & Gardens, Northampton NN6 8DJ
Holdenby has a historic Grade I listed garden. The inner garden inc Rosemary Vereys renowned Elizabethan Garden and Rupert Golbys Pond Garden and...
The Alan Norris Big Band in Concert
Sat 25 Apr 26
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Warmington, Peterborough PE8 6TE
A night of big band swing, jazz and vocals.
Finedon Town Bowls Club
Sat 25 Apr 26
Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5JT
FREE EVENT
Come along and give bowls a try
ALL WELCOME
Meet New Friends!
All equipment supplied
Flat soled Footwear essential
Chilli Willy's Hillbilly Bash
Sat 25 Apr 26
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
For the very first time, we’re excited to bring you Chilli Willy’s Hillbilly Bash!
Get ready for Ellie B and The Tonopah Trailblazers, serving...
The Hypnotist & Mind Reader Live
Sat 25 Apr 26
The Old Savoy
Abington Square
Northampton NN1 4AE
Part One: The Mind Reader (approx 45mins)
Featuring one of the UK’s top hypnotists and renowned mind readers…
Prepare for an evening of amazement...
Briarwood - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
Briarwood, Kettering NN15 5AF
A garden for all seasons with quirky original sculptures and many faces. Firstly, a south aspect lawn and borders containing bulbs, shrubs, roses and...
Rosi's Taverna - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
Rosi's Taverna, Kettering NN15 5DT
An established medium south facing town garden. Kitchen garden intermingles with flowers, shrubs, plenty of fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 18th April at 2pm
Sat 18 Apr 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...
Springspeed Nationals
Sat 18 Apr 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
We’re not just dipping our toes into the new season, we are diving into it head-first.
That’s right, the Springspeed Nationals fire up the National...
Springspeed Nationals
Sat 18 Apr 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
We’re not just dipping our toes into the new season, That’s right, the Springspeed Nationals fire up the National Drag Racing Championship with a...
Book and Jigsaw Sale
Sat 18 Apr 26
St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5SG
Second Hand Book and Jigsaw Sale also DVDs and CDs
Lots of cheap interesting books and jigsaws to keep you busy over the summer months
Some...
Kingsthorpe Litter Pick
Sat 18 Apr 26
Kingsthorpe Community Library, 8 Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton NN2 8AG
Kingsthorpe Litter Pick
Saturday 18th April 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Come & help tidy up the local area - litter picking equipment is...
Tapas at the Taproom at Saxby's Cider
Sat 18 Apr 26
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Our taproom will be open all afternoon 12-5pm - come down and create your own platters to share. Pre-book to avoid the queues or take your chances on...
GTI Spring Fest
Sun 12 Apr 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
The GTI Spring Festival welcomes all VAG vehicles, any model, any shape, and any size.
Once the only specialist watercooled VW event of the year,...
GTI Spring Fest
Sun 12 Apr 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
The GTI Spring Festival welcomes all VAG vehicles, any model, any shape, and any size.
Once the only specialist watercooled VW event of the year,...
Flore Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Apr 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...
Arrival® - The Hits Of Abba Show
Sat 11 Apr 26
Kettering Lighthouse Theatre,
Kettering Conference Centre
Thurston Drive
Kettering NN15 6PB
50 years since ABBA’s iconic ‘Arrival’ album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show that shares the same name, Arrival – The Hits of...
Jukebox Night at the Saxbys Cider Taproom
Fri 10 Apr 26
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Our all new Jukebox Night!
Delicious cider, songs picked by you, and a taproom filled with whatever music feels right in the moment...
Board Game Nights at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Thu 9 Apr 26
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Roll the dice, make a move, and sip some cider! Join us at Saxbys Cider Taproom for board game night — an easygoing evening of classic favourites,...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Easter Specials
Sun 5 Apr 26
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Hop on board our Easter Egg Specials at the NLR over the Easter weekend.
Steam train rides* on Sun 5th and Mon 6st April...
Mythos: Ragnarök
Sat 4 Apr 26
Northampton Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
Famously dubbed the “maddest, baddest show” of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by the Daily Mail, this groundbreaking cult-classic adaptation of...
Easter Craft Fair
Sat 4 Apr 26
St. Mathews Parish Centre 27A The Driive , Northampton NN1 4RY
20 plus stalls of gorgeous unique handmade goods and the lovely bright Saint Mathews church rooms . Buy the perfect gift or goody for Easter or any...
Classic Car & Bike Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Sat 4 Apr 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...
Cynthia Spencer Easter Trail 2026
Fri 3 Apr 26
Bradlaugh Fields & Barn, Fulford Drive NN2 7NX
As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, we’re inviting families across Northampton to enjoy a bright, nostalgic day out...
Festival of Power
Fri 3 Apr 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Well, power is in the name.
This is the weekend where we throw out the rule book and go full throttle on everything...
Festival of Power
Fri 3 Apr 26
Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX
Well, power is in the name.
This is the weekend where we throw out the rule book and go full throttle on everything...
That'll Be The Day
Fri 3 Apr 26
Royal & Derngate
Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
Don’t miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour...
Monthly Open Mic Night at the Saxbys Cider Taproom
Thu 2 Apr 26
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Monthly Open Mic Night at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Once a month, Saxbys Cider Taproom turns up the creativity...
Finedon Community Centre: Spring Craft Market
Sun 29 Mar 26
Finedon Community Centre, 71 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5LG
Finedon Community Centre is delighted to host our Spring Craft Market, bringing together a wonderful range of local stall holders, crafts and...
136 High Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 29 Mar 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...
St Peters Coffee Morning with a Jazz Trio and Timbola
Sat 28 Mar 26
St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT
Coffee Morning at St Peters Church Irthlingborough
A local Jazz Trio will be playing and there will be a Tombola and Raffle
Hot sausage rolls and...
Woodcote Villa - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Mar 26
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...
Grendon Daffodil Festival 2026
Sun 22 Mar 26
Grendon NN7 1JW
Fun Day out for the whole family
Daffodil displays
Fun Dog Show (2pm)
Classic car displays
Live entertainment
Vintage bus rides
Kids fun...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 15 Mar 26
The Old Vicarage, Daventry NN11 2ND
The vicarage garden was once the centre of village life. Fifty yrs on, garden life is different with unexpected trees, bulbs, shrubs, perennials...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Mothers Day Cream Tea Specials
Sun 15 Mar 26
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Looking for an alternative Mother Day treat? Why not travel in style with the Northampton and Lamport Railway’s Cream Tea Special?...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 14th March at 2pm
Sat 14 Mar 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...
Daventry Comedy Club
Sat 14 Mar 26
Daventry Community Centre
Ashby Road
Daventry NN11 0QE
After our completely sold-out Christmas Special, Daventry Comedy Club returns with another unforgettable night of live stand-up, great company, and...
6 week Rock &Roll Course
Tue 10 Mar 26
Hayfield Cross Primary School, Hanwood Park Avenue
Barton Seagrave NN15 5FJ
Learn to dance Social Rock &Roll with Keith and Judy Clifton, former British Latin American Champions and parents of Strictly stars Kevin and Joanne...
Mother's Day Craft fair
Sat 7 Mar 26
St. Mathews Parish Centre 27A The Driive , Northampton NN1 4RY
25 plus stalls of gorgeous unique handmade goods and the lovely bright Saint Mathews church rooms . Perfect for Mother's day gifts or gifts for...
Brick, Build & Show
Sat 28 Feb 26
Finedon Community Centre, 71 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5LG
Join us for a fun and creative family event at Finedon Community Centre, organised by the 2nd Desborough (URC) Scout Group...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Feb 26
The Old Vicarage, Daventry NN11 2ND
The vicarage garden was once the centre of village life. Fifty yrs on, garden life is different with unexpected trees, bulbs, shrubs, perennials...
Boughton House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Feb 26
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...
67-69 High Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Feb 26
67-69 High Street, Finedon NN9 5JN
acre rear garden of C17 cottage (not open). Early spring garden with snowdrops and hellebores, summer and autumn mixed borders, many obelisks and...
Community Litter Pick
Sat 21 Feb 26
Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 8AG
Kingsthorpe Litter Pick, Saturday 21st February 1p.m.
Meet Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 8AG spend an hour helping with the litter pick &...
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Northampton
Tue 17 Feb 26
Mercure Northampton, Silver Street, Northampton NN1 2TA
Embarking on its 29th year of touring, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience continues its universally acclaimed adaptation of the iconic TV series...
17 Lynton Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 15 Feb 26
17 Lynton Avenue, Northampton NN2 8LX
A plantsman's garden with an eclectic range of unusual plants and water features in a constant state of flux. The latest project is a new pond...
Valentine's Barn Dance
Sat 14 Feb 26
Finedon Community Centre, 71 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5LG
Looking for something a little different this Valentine’s Day?
Our Valentine’s Barn Dance is taking place on Saturday 14th February at the...
136 High Street - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 13 Feb 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 Radiohead Project
Thu 12 Feb 26
The Core at Corby Cube, George Street, Corby NN17 1QG
The Radiohead Project is a stunning live tribute show that celebrates one of the greatest bands of all time – Radiohead...
January Sale St Peters Church Irthlingborough
Sat 24 Jan 26
St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT
January Sale everything £1 or less
Clearance sale of bric a brac including useful houssehold items , toys , toiletries , china and glassware,...
LATIN IN LINE Dance Classes
Tue 20 Jan 26
HAYFIELD CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL, HANWOOD PARK AVENUE, BARTON SEAGRAVE NN15 5FJ
HAYFIELD CROSS C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL, HANWOOD PARK AVENUE,
BARTON SEAGRAVE, KETTERING NN15 5FJ
DANCE CLASSES...
The Great American Songbook
Sun 18 Jan 26
The Lighthouse Theatre
Kettering Conference Centre
Thurston Drive
Kettering NN15 6PB
The Great American Songbook – the Swing Era
The producers of the Glenn Miller and Big Band Spectacular bring you our tribute to the Swing classics...
Superstars of Wrestling Towcester
Mon 29 Dec 25
Towcester leisure centre NN12 6UW
2 hours of live all action family entertainment
Featuring genuine full time Pro Wrestler bringing you the WWE style event that you would usually...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Mince Pie Specials
Sun 28 Dec 25
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Start 2026 the right way, and enjoy the end of the festive season, by stepping on board for one of our Mince Pie Specials!...
Lino Print for Winter Cards
Sun 14 Dec 25
The Shire Workshops
Dallacre Farm
Wilbarston LE16 8FE
Lino Printing For Winter Cards
1-4pm
Sunday 14 December
The Shire Workshops, Wilbarston LE16 8FE
Come along and learn to design, carve and...
Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra Christmas Concert
Sat 13 Dec 25
Desborough Library and Community Hub, High Street, Desborough NN14 2QS
Market Harborough’s Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra will be performing a joint fundraising Christmas concert at Desborough Library and Community...
Whitney Houston Tribute Night - Northampton
Sat 13 Dec 25
7 Abington Square NN1 4AE
This event is Strictly 18’s and over
Whitney Houston Tribute Night, Caribbean DutchPot
Get ready for a magical night of music and memories as we...
Local Producers Christmas Fair at Saxbys Cider 10am-3pm
Sat 13 Dec 25
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Another festive fair at the Saxbys Cider taproom. Hot mulled cider available at the bar and laidback shopping supporting local small producers...
Lap of Lights
Fri 12 Dec 25
Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone NN12 8TN
Silverstone, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, transforms into a stunning festive spectacle for the return of its iconic Lap of Lights this...
Memorial Tree Service
Sun 7 Dec 25
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
A short service - a time of peace and carols as we think of Christmas past and our loved ones.
Write on a star and hang on the tree.
5 * rated (TripAdvisor) Battle of Naseby Tour - a unique insight
Sun 7 Dec 25
The actual battlefields surrounding Naseby, Naseby NN6 6DE
The best way to truly understand a battle is to walk in the footsteps of those who took part. Our tours follow those footsteps and give you unique...
Rag Wreath Workshop
Sat 6 Dec 25
The Shire Workshops
Dallacre Farm
Wilbarston LE16 8FE
Make a beautiful, sustainable festive rag wreath from fabric and ribbon at The Shire Workshops to be enjoyed year after year!...
Irthlingborough Christmas Tree Festival
Sat 6 Dec 25
St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT
Christmas Tree Festival
A large selction of decorated Christmas Trees by local organisations , businesses and individuals all dispayed in the...
Hargrave Christmas Fayre
Sat 6 Dec 25
Hargrave Village hall NN9 6BQ
Christmas crafts and gifts in aid of Northamptonshire young carers.
Variety of stalls including:
Pottery, paintings, jewellery, beauty, cakes,...
Christmas Fair
Sat 6 Dec 25
St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Badby NN11 3AR
Christmas Fair in the warm church to help with those last minute or unusual gifts from our variety of craft gift stalls and home produce stall...
Christmas Fayre
Sat 6 Dec 25
Kingsthorpe Community Church, Kingsthorpe Northampton Northamptonshire NN2 7BD
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 6th December 10 a.m. til 11.30 a.m.
Kingsthorpe Community Church (entrance Waitrose Car park)
Various stalls – Art Work,...
Bob Marley Tribute Night - Northampton
Sat 6 Dec 25
7 Abington Square NN1 4AE
This event is Strictly 18’s and over
Bob Marley Tribute Night, Northampton
Join us for an unforgettable night of reggae, rhythm, and positive vibes...
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 6 Dec 25
Bosworths Garden Centre, Elton Walled Garden, Elton, Near Peterborough PE8 6SH NN15 5QA
Breakfast with Santa at Bosworths ELTON
Make this Christmas truly magical with a festive morning the whole family will love...
Christmas Market & Craft Fair
Sun 30 Nov 25
Finedon Community Centre, 71 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5LG
Get ready for a day full of festive fun as Finedon Community Centre transforms into a winter wonderland for the Christmas Market and Craft Fair...
Evening Christmas Craft Fair
Thu 27 Nov 25
Rushden Goods Shed
John Clark Way
Rushden NN10 0FW
Evening Christmas Craft Fair at the Rushden Goods Shed.
4pm - 8pm
Over 40 local small businesses and crafters will be with us selling a wide...
That'll Be Christmas
Wed 26 Nov 25
Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
Cranking up the festive cheer across the UK is That’ll Be Christmas, Prestige Productions’ latest edition of the smash-hit tour That’ll Be The Day...
Yin Yoga & Sound Bath
Wed 26 Nov 25
Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle PE8 4EJ
WINTER YIN & SOUND BATH — OUNDLE
A 75-minute restorative session to unwind before December.
This slow, floor-based practice releases tension in...
Cynthia Spencer Christmas Fair
Sat 22 Nov 25
Collingtree Golf Club NN4 0XN
Cynthia Spencer Hospice Christmas Fair is back for 2025, providing you a great opportunity to kick-start your Christmas shopping and find the perfect...
St Peters Christmas Fair Irthlingborough
Sat 22 Nov 25
St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT
ChrIstmas FaIr at St Peters Church Irthlingborough
Lots of attractions including , a bottle stall tombola , a chocolate and soft toy tombola ,...
Magical Sleigh Ride VR
Sat 15 Nov 25
Bosworths Garden Centre, Finedon Road, Burton Latimer NN15 5QA
New for Christmas 2025 at Bosworths!
Take your festive celebrations to new heights with our Magical Sleigh Ride VR Experience — an enchanting...
Tapas at the Taproom
Sat 15 Nov 25
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Our taproom will be open all afternoon - come down and create your own platters to share
Browse the food stalls and make up your own grazing...
Cynthia@s 1940s Big Band Bash
Sat 15 Nov 25
Mercure Hotel Northampton, Silver Street
Northampton NN1 2TA
Step back in time for a glamorous 1940s Big Band Bash
6.30pm, Saturday 15 November, Mercure Hotel Northampton
Join us for a night of nostalgia,...
Santas Grotto
Sat 15 Nov 25
Bosworths Garden Centre, Finedon Road, Burton Latimer NN15 5QA
Step into a winter wonderland at Santa’s Grotto at Bosworths Garden Centre, where the magic of Christmas comes alive for the whole family!...
Northampton Town & County Art Society 108th Annual Exhibition
Sat 8 Nov 25
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
4-6 Guildhall Road
Northampton NN1 1DP
The Northampton Town & County Art Society presents its 108th Annual Exhibition held at the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Guildhall Road – Nov 8th...
5 * rated (TripAdvisor) Battle of Naseby Tour - a unique insight
Sat 8 Nov 25
The actual battlefields surrounding Naseby, Naseby NN6 6DE
The best way to truly understand a battle is to walk in the footsteps of those who took part. Our tours follow those footsteps and give you unique...
Ray Gelato & The Giants at The Rockin' Lounge
Sun 2 Nov 25
104 Rockingham Road, Kettering NN16 9AE
The Godfather of Swing is coming to Kettering!
Tickets £15 in advance or £17 on the door
Doors open 4:30pm
The World of Gilbert and Sullivan
Sat 1 Nov 25
St. Mary's Church, Church Street, Titchmarsh, Kettering NN14 3DB
'The Wandering Minstrels' (www.wanderingminstrels.org.uk) pay their first visit to Titchmarsh for 'THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND...
Halloween Craft Afternoon
Fri 31 Oct 25
Finedon Community Centre, 71 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5LG
Get ready for an afternoon filled with Halloween creativity at Finedon Community Centre! Our Halloween Crafts Afternoon is the perfect way for...
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.