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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...

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,...
Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northamptonshire

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Family Fun Day at Rushden Railway

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 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...

Garden Tour and Cream Tea with the Head Gardener

Thu 3 Sep 26 Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD Join an exclusive tour of Canons Ashby’s gardens led by our Head Gardener. Learn about the history of the gardens, the plants around you, and the way...

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...

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...

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...

Northampton & Lamport Railway - 30th Anniversary Gala

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!...

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

Sat 29 Aug 26 All Saints Church Community Hall NN16 9AT Tabletop Sale. To book a table ring Richard on 07887617978 Let's help stop landfill!

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

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...

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...

OUTDOOR CINEMA '80's ICON' - Michael (12A)

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...

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)

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...

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

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...

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...

OUTDOOR CINEMA '80s Movies': Die Hard (15)

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...

OUTDOOR CINEMA '80s Movies': Dirty Dancing (12A)

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...

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...

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...
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Things to do around Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire is a county in England, that has a lot to offer for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the county, enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside and the parks, or have some adrenaline-filled adventures, Northamptonshire has something for everyone. Here are some of the top things to do in Northamptonshire:
- Experience the thrill of racing, karting, trampoline parks, and more at Silverstone Circuit¹, TeamSport Indoor Karting², RedKangaroo Northampton, and Whilton Mill Karting and Outdoor Activities. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy.
- Learn about the history and legends of Northamptonshire at the Althorp House, the Rockingham Castle, the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, and the Northampton Treasure Trail. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, jewels, paintings, and stories from different periods and cultures.
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Catanger Llamas, the Coton Manor Garden, the Stanwick Lakes, and the Nene Valley Railway. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely train ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the Icarus Falconry, the Virtual Aerospace, the Trapp'd Escape Rooms, and the Royal & Derngate Theatre. These are fun places to enjoy the immersive games, explore the aviation history, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest shows and performances.
Northamptonshire is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Northamptonshire. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.
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