Northamptonshire Events
Past Events In Northamptonshire
Past events by date
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Canons Ashby
Sat 13 Sep 25
National Trust, Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry NN11 3SD
Heritage Open Day: Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, and the medieval church...
Performing Room at 9 Guildhall Road formerly Franklin's Hotel & Restaurant 1872
Sat 13 Sep 25
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...
Daventry heritage trail
Fri 12 Sep 25
Sheaf Street Health Store, Sheaf Street, Daventry NN11 4AB
Heritage Open Day: A heritage trail around the town of Daventry. A heritage trail which celebrates Daventry's historic architecture, remarkable...
Cogenhoe village Heritage Trail
Fri 12 Sep 25
1 Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton NN7 1LT
Heritage Open Day: A tour through the village of Cogenhoe. For a guide please contact enquiries@cogenhoeheritage.org...
Nassington Blue Plaque Route
Fri 12 Sep 25
Nassington Village Hall, Church Street, Nassington PE8 6QG
Heritage Open Day: Visit Nassington and find out more about the village's blue plaque route! Take the opportunity to visit this lovely...
St. John the Baptist Church, Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire
Fri 12 Sep 25
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...
Brackley town centre Exhibition
Fri 12 Sep 25
Brackley Library, Manor Road, Brackley NN13 6AJ
Heritage Open Day: Remembering old Brackley town... Visitors will get the chance to follow an Old Brackley photo trail through photos exhibited in...
St Botolph's Church, Slapton
Fri 12 Sep 25
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...
Black Ivory Tales of Northampton Walking Tour
Fri 12 Sep 25
Regents Square, Northampton NN1 2NQ
Heritage Open Day: A one-hour guided heritage walk of Northampton's town centre exploring past and present buildings and landmarks through the...
Suddenly On Sheaf Street bookshop tour
Fri 12 Sep 25
22 Sheaf Street, Daventry NN11 4AB
Heritage Open Day: Explore the Daventry town house of the Knightley family of Fawsley Hall. Suddenly On Sheaf Street bookshop is a Grade II Listed...
St John the Baptist Church, Plumpton
Fri 12 Sep 25
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...
I Spy Northampton Market Square architecture trail
Fri 12 Sep 25
7 Market Square, Northampton NN1 2DL
Heritage Open Day: An architectural heritage trail around Northampton's historic and re-purposed Market Square I Spy Northampton town centre...
Great Fire of Northampton commemoration - walking trail
Fri 12 Sep 25
All Saints Church, George Row, Northampton NN1 1DF
Heritage Open Day: A walk around the All Saints Church area of Northampton, spotting buildings affected by the Great Fire of Northampton in 1675...
General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Thu 11 Sep 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides taken by society members on trips and walks etc in the first...
Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Wed 10 Sep 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
UNDERWOOD CUP A competition for members to submit pictorial images on any subject. Up to three projected images allowed per member per round...
Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Mon 8 Sep 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
TELESCOPIC TOPICS What have you been doing during the summer? Updating equipment or trying new software?...
5 * rated (TripAdvisor) Battle of Naseby Tour - a unique insight
Sun 7 Sep 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...
Quirkery Crafts, Vintage and Curious at the Prince
Sun 7 Sep 25
The Black Prince 15 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
A fabulous fair or Crafts, Vintage, .Pagan and Alternative goodies. Gorgeous unique gifts for for l oved ones or yourself. Up to 14 stalls...
RHTS Bar's 40th Birthday Family Day
Sat 6 Sep 25
Rushden Station Bar
Station Approach
John Clark Way NN10 0AW
Celebrate 40 Years of RHTS Bar – Family Day Fun!
Saturday, 6th September
Join us for a fantastic day of celebrations with two exciting events lined...
Aldwincle Flower & Vegetable Show
Sat 6 Sep 25
Aldwincle Village Hall, 58 Main St, Aldwincle, Kettering NN14 3EG
This is very friendly Show for everyone and we particularly welcome first time entrants, many win prizes on the first attempt...
Botany Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Thu 4 Sep 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
GRASSES, SEDGES AND RUSHES by Seán Karley. Seán will cover the differences between these families and other plants in the way they are pollenated,...
Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Wed 3 Sep 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
SUMMER IMAGES We will view the images we took at the summer practical nights, plus any images taken during the summer break that members wish to...
Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Tue 2 Sep 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
THE STEREO MICROSCOPE WITH EVERYDAY OBJECTS by Mike Gibson. It can be amazing to see everyday objects magnified by just ten or twenty times...
Shoosmith Gallery Open Studios 2025 Exhibition
Mon 1 Sep 25
The Shoosmith Gallery, Delapre Abbey, London Road Northampton NN4 8AW
As part of this year’s Northants and Rutland Open Studios Festival in September, a talented group of artists will be showing their work at the newly...
Curation Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Mon 1 Sep 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has important collections including butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides,...
SUNDAYS IN DRAUGHTON - Light Lunches, Cream Teas & Afternoon Teas
Sun 31 Aug 25
Draughton Clubroom, Draughton Clubroom NN6 9JQ
LIGHT LUNCHES
A lovely light end of Summer Menu of homemade quiches + salads etc
CREAM TEA
We do some of the best Cream Teas in the County - so...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Cheese & Cider Trains
Sun 31 Aug 25
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...
Sunday Night Comedy Club from The Comedy Crate at the Saxby's Taproom
Sun 31 Aug 25
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Join The Comedy Crate in the taproom for a load of laughs. The bar will be open from 5pm and the show starts at 6.30pm...
Teddy Bear Express
Sat 30 Aug 25
Rushden Railway
Station Approach
John Clark Way NN10 0AW
Jump aboard the Teddy Bear Express at Rushden Railway.
Join us for a fun-filled ride on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August, don’t forget to bring...
Alderton Art Festival
Sat 30 Aug 25
St Margarets Church, St Margarets Church
Alderton NN12 7LP
Alderton Art Festival – 30th/31st August 2025
The 49th annual Alderton Art Festival takes place on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August...
VW Action
Fri 29 Aug 25
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...
FREE - Step into History - Naseby Battle - Open Afternoon
Wed 27 Aug 25
Naseby Village Hall, Haselbech Road
Naseby NN6 6BT
Fun afternoon to learn about the Battle of Naseby through crafts, storytime and meet the Seventeenth Century soldier.
Suitable for ages 4-14
Exhibition of Art
Sun 24 Aug 25
Masonic hall, Wellingborough Road, Rushden NN10 9YJ
We are holding an exhibition of beautiful artwork produced by a number of artists from the local area...
Lamport Antiques Fair
Sun 24 Aug 25
Lamport Hall, Lamport, Northamptonshire NN6 9EZ
Join us for an unforgettable day at our Antiques & Collectors Fair, hosted in the stunning grounds of Lamport Hall, a true gem nestled in the heart...
Flower Festival -Children s Stories and Nursery Rhymes
Sat 23 Aug 25
St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT
Flower Festival themed on Children s Stories and Nursery Rhymes - take a step down memory lane and recall those familiar stories from childhood all...
Prosecco, Pizza & Music on the Platform
Sat 23 Aug 25
Rushden Station Bar
Station Approach
John Clark Way NN10 0AW
Pizza, Prosecco & Music on the Platform
Join us on the Station Platform for Pizza and Prosecco!
Tickets include 2 ?...
Thrapston Beer Festival and Family Fun Day
Fri 22 Aug 25
Thrapston Sports Club, Chancery Lane, Thrapston NN14 4JL
FREE ENTRY ALL WEEKEND. Thrapston Annual Beer Festival 2025! Friday 22 August 2025, 17:00 start until late on Sunday 24 August 2025...
Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Tue 19 Aug 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
MICROMETEORITES by Ian Wilson. The earth is being constantly bombarded by cosmic dust. We will learn about how much there is, how big they are and...
UK Monster Truck Nationals
Sun 17 Aug 25
SANTA POD RACEWAY
AIRFIELD ROAD
PODINGTON NN29 7XA
The UK's Premier Monster Truck Festival
Come along for the day or camp over for the whole Festival weekend
Jumble Sale
Sat 16 Aug 25
Northampton cathedral, St Thomas Centre,
Semiliong Road,
Semilong,
Northampton NN2 6DF
A jumble sale at the Cathedral this weekend.
Loads of great clothes, kids toys and games, books, bric-a-brac and more...
How the Canals Were Built
Sat 16 Aug 25
The Canal Museum
Stoke Bruerne NN12 7SE
Find out all about how locks, bridges, tunnels and canals were built. Have a go at constructing your own bridge and design and build a canal to get...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 16th August at 2pm
Sat 16 Aug 25
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Over 18s only on this tour, please.
Entrance is just £20 per person which includes a welcome drink, a talk on the history of how Saxby’s Cider...
FREE - Battle of Naseby Discovery Day
Thu 14 Aug 25
Daventry Museum, Daventry Museum
3 New Street
Daventry NN11 4BT
Fun morning to learn about the Battle of Naseby through crafts, storytime and meet the Seventeenth Century soldier.
Suitable for ages 4-14
General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Thu 14 Aug 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides taken by society members in the first quarter of the last...
Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Tue 12 Aug 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER The Moon sets at 10 pm so prospects are good if the weather is kind. Hopefully a good showing for our annual viewing of one...
Mega Mania Family Fun Day in Walgrave, Northamptonshire
Sun 10 Aug 25
Walgrave Village Hall recreation ground,
1 Newland Road, Walgrave NN6 9PZ
Get ready for a day of non-stop fun and excitement at our Mega Family Fun Day 12pm to 4pm! We’ve got an incredible line up of activities and...
Highfields - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 Aug 25
Highfields, Towcester NN12 8DS
Two sheltered, mixed courtyard gardens with vibrant colours. A granite path winds between the lawn borders, leading to a formal walled garden with a...
General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Sat 9 Aug 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
SPECIAL OUTING BY VINTAGE 1946 EX-NORTHAMPTON CORPORATION TRANSPORT BUS by arrangement with Northampton Transport Heritage...
Vikings in Hunsbury Hill Country Park
Sat 9 Aug 25
Hunsbury Hill Country Park (Play Area Meadow), off Hunsbury Hill Road NN4 9UW
Local Viking re-enactment group, Jotunns Wrath, will be establishing a Living History village in Hunsbury Hill Country Park on Sat. 9th & Sun...
Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Tue 5 Aug 25
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
BOTANY - PART 4 - THE FLOWER by Mike Asquith. A look at the structures of the various parts of the angiosperm flower, from prepared slides and fresh...
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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.