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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...
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...
Tea Dance
Sat 20 Jun 26
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Tea Dance - ballroom and sequence, sometimes a little line dancing too
Everyone welcome.
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...
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.
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...
Fun Quiz night
Fri 19 Jun 26
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Fun Quiz. Bring your own drink/nibbles. Max 4 people per team.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tansor Open Gardens
Sat 6 Jun 26
Tansor, Northamptonshire PE8 5HN
Open gardens, plant sales, refreshments. Free parking. St Mary's Church open.
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...
Table-top sale - Say No to Landfill, established 1975
Sat 6 Jun 26
All Saints Church Community Hall NN16 9AT
Tabletop Sale.
To book a table ring Richard on 07887617978
Let's help stop landfill!
Jumble Sale
Sat 6 Jun 26
Entrance Waitrose Car Park
Harborough Road NN2 7BD
Jumble Sale
Saturday 6th June 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Kingsthorpe Community Church (entrance Waitrose Car Park)
Refreshments available (bacon...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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
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!...
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?...
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...
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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.