Northamptonshire Events
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
Illustrated talk on Bletchley Park (GCHQ)
Fri 20 Mar 26
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Presentation by Alan Marchant:
Bletchley Park was the home of what we now call GCHQ, during World War II...
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?...
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...
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...
The Rest of Kettering Town: History and Memories (Part 1!)
Fri 13 Mar 26
All Saints Church Community Hall, William St NN16 9RR
An Illustrated talk by Martin Rose - History and hid memories.
In aid of church repairs.
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...
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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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