Northamptonshire Events
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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...
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...
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...
PullUp
Sat 4 Jul 26
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
UK Street Car Showdown
The UK’s fastest street cars go head-to-head in a heart-racing showdown! It’s going to be a busy day of sleepers, supercars,...
Pet Blessing Service
Sat 4 Jul 26
Kingsthorpe Community Church, High Street, Kingsthorpe NN2 6QF
Pet Blessing Service - please come along with or without a pet!
Saturday 4th July 3 p.m.
Kingsthorpe Community Church
High Street entrance NN2 6QF
Open Gardens at Irthlingborough
Sat 4 Jul 26
Tickets available from St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough Northamptonshire NN9 5FT
Nineteen beautiful gardens open over the weekend
Come and experience our hidden treasures behind cottages, Victorian villas and modern homes...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 4th July at 2pm
Sat 4 Jul 26
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
This tour is for over-18s only and tickets must be pre-booked.
Tickets are just £20 per person (+ booking fees) and include a welcome drink, a...
Classic Car & Bike Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Sat 4 Jul 26
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Bring along your beloved classic car or motorcycle to the farm and enjoy a great day with fellow enthusiasts—swap stories, admire the vehicles, and...
PULLUP
Sat 4 Jul 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
UK Street Car Showdown
The UK’s fastest street cars go head-to-head in a heart-racing showdown! It’s going to be a busy day of sleepers,...
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Tue 30 Jun 26
Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5FZ
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Northampton Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Dave Easter...
Family Funday
Sun 28 Jun 26
East Carlton Park near Corby LE16 8YF
Annual Charity Event for Corby & District Lions Club where we have stalls and entertainment for the family...
Dodford Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
Dodford Gardens, Northampton NN7 4SX
Dodford is a charming small village in a very peaceful location. This new and evolving group is centred around the beautiful 1½ acre garden at...
Yardley Hastings Open Gardens
Sun 28 Jun 26
Yardley Hastings NN7 1EX
14 Gardens will be open to delight and inspire, in aid of St Andrew's Church. Cottage and more formal gardens, established and new planting,...
C2C Grows - Community Allotment Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
C2C Grows - Community Allotment Garden, Northampton NN2 6RP
C2C Grows is a community allotment project run by the charity C2C Social Action. The project offers social and therapeutic horticultural sessions for...
Hellidon Fete
Sat 27 Jun 26
Opposite The Red Lion, Hellidon NN11 6LG
Due to the heatwave the dog show has been postponed, but the fete goes on...Join us this Saturday. Enjoy afternoon tea, pimms, or a beer and a...
St. Peter's Church Cogenhoe
Sat 27 Jun 26
Church Street Cogenhoe NN7 1LS
Summer Fête with raffle, tombola, cream teas, stalls and games for all the family. Take part in the teddy zipwire (you can bring your own teddy) and...
Scanna Skydive 2026
Sat 27 Jun 26
Hinton Airfield
Brackley NN13 5NS
Join the Scanna Skydive for a thrilling challenge in 2026.
Taking place at Hinton Airfield, Brackley on Saturday 27 June, experience the...
Understanding Crochet Patterns
Fri 26 Jun 26
Desborough Library NN14 2QS
7-9pm on Friday 26 June
Join us at Desborough Library and Community Hub and get to grips with crochet patterns!...
Dragstalgia
Fri 26 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Step into the past with Dragstalgia, Santa Pod’s celebration of vintage drag racing and hot rod culture...
Happy Together Ukulele band
Fri 26 Jun 26
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Fun evening with the Happy Togethere Ukulele Band with a lot of toe tapping!
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir
Tue 23 Jun 26
The Ferrers School, Queensway, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your friendly local Higham Ferrers choir is run by vocal coach Dave Easter...
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir
Tue 23 Jun 26
The Ferrers School, Queensway, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your friendly local Higham Ferrers choir is run by vocal coach Dave Easter...
Ravensthorpe Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Ravensthorpe Gardens, Ravensthorpe NN6 8ES
Attractive village in Northamptonshire uplands near to Ravensthorpe reservoir and Top Ardles Wood, Woodland Trust which have bird watching and picnic...
Flore Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Flore Gardens, Northampton NN7 4LS
Flore gardens have welcomed visitors since 1963 as part of the Flore Flower Festival, partnering with the NGS since 1992 with openings every year...
BMW Show
Sun 21 Jun 26
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
The All Action BMW car show!
Whether you’re behind the wheel or just soaking up the atmosphere, the BMW Show is the must-attend event for every BMW...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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- 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.