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V W Breakout
VW Breakout
Fri 17th to Sun 19th May 2024
Family Friendly VW Weekender! A three-day relaxed VW Festival with all..... See more >
Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX
Today to Sun 19 May
Fun Quiz night
Fun Quiz. Bring your own drink/nibbles. Max 4 people per team. See more >
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Today
St. Barnabas Church Fayre
All our usual stalls - White elephant, clothing, craft, find the railway station, jams & marmalades, jigsaws, plants... See more >
College Street, WELLINGBOROUGH NN8 3HF
Sat 18 May
Tea Dance
Ballroom and Sequence
Everyone welcome.
Tea dance See more >
All Saints Church
William St
Kettering NN16 9RR
Sat 18 May
Craft and Gift Market at the Tithe Barn, Wellingborough
Come and browse our exciting range of over 20 craft and gift stalls. Come and marvel at hand created goods; jewellery,..... See more >
Burystead Road, Wellingborough NN8 1AH
Sat 18 May, Sat 15 Jun
Evenley Wood Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Set among the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, our unique 60 acre private woodland garden has a large and... See more >
Evenley Wood Garden, Brackley NN13 5SH
Sat 18 May
Unique Medieval Round Church in Northampton Now Open
CHURCH OPEN DAYS - MAY -SEPTEMBER
Our Medieval Round Church has been welcoming visitors since 1100 AD and in 2024... See more >
Church Of The Holy Sepulchre, 1 Church Ln, Northampton NN1 3NL
Sat 18 May, Sat 25 May, and more dates until Sat 29 Jun
Taproom afternoons at Saxby's Cider
Our taproom will be open all afternoon with seating inside and out.
Take your dog out for a walk and pop in and see..... See more >
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Sat 18 May, Sat 25 May
1 Hinwick Close - Open Garden for NGS
In the past 15 yrs Pat and Snowy have transformed this space into a wildlife haven. The garden has numerous influences;..... See more >
1 Hinwick Close, Kettering NN15 6GB
Sun 19 May
Dene Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
An established garden sloping downward from east to west with many trees, shrubs, roses, perennials and bulbs... See more >
Dene Lodge, Kettering NN16 9JE
Sun 19 May
Little Brington Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Seven wonderful gardens in the historic village of Little Brington, nestled in the Northamptonshire farmlands will open... See more >
Little Brington Gardens, Northampton NN7 4HS
Sun 19 May
Maidwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
A friendly village with horses exercising daily and often sheep being herded through. The gardens opening are varied..... See more >
Maidwell Gardens, Northampton NN6 9JF
Sun 19 May
Oaklea - Open Garden for NGS
An interesting and deceptive garden featuring courtyard area with succulents, seasonal pots, troughs and baskets... See more >
Oaklea, Irchester NN29 7DF
Sun 19 May, Sun 14 Jul
Badby Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Delightful hilly village with attractive old houses of golden coloured Hornton stone, set around a C14 church and two... See more >
Badby Gardens, Daventry NN11 3AR
Sun 19 May
Thrapston Bowls Club - OPEN DAY
Thrapston Bowls Club are holding an OPEN DAY
All visitors very welcome
FREE
Come along & give lawn bowls a... See more >
Market Road
Thrapston
Northamptonshire NN14 4JU
Sun 19 May
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Heritage Train Rides
Train rides through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.
Ride our new extended line to a new station at..... See more >
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Sun 19 May
FREE taster session with the Towcester Rock Choir
Do you want to join a choir near you?
The Towcester Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Liga Milune... See more >
Town Hall, 86 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BS
Tue 21 May, Tue 4 Jun, Tue 11 Jun, Tue 2 Jul
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Northampton choir is run..... See more >
Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5FZ
Tue 21 May, Tue 11 Jun
Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
DIATOMS by Mike Gibson. Diatoms are microscopic organisms with a silicified cell wall that are found widely in ponds,..... See more >
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Tue 21 May
u3a Kettering - Fun Oil Painting
u3a Kettering Monthly Meeting
Fun Oil Painting Demo by Michael Peachey
An unscripted, go with the flow approach –... See more >
The Eden Centre, 21 Montagu Street, Kettering NN16 8XG
Tue 21 May
Traditional Jazz evening
A monthly traditional jazz evening with The New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band; leader, trombonist: Dave Harmer... See more >
The Wharf Inn, Welford NN6 6JQ
Tue 21 May, Tue 18 Jun, Tue 16 Jul
Join our choir in Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough for a FREE taster session
Do you want to find a choir near you?
The Higham Ferrers Rock Choir is led by local musician Dave Easter... See more >
The Ferrers School, Queensway, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF
Tue 21 May, Tue 2 Jul
Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICALNIGHT We will be taking advantage of the long evenings to dosome outdoor photography... See more >
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Wed 22 May
Easton on the Hill Annual Gala and Beer Festival
Our 16th Annual Gala- a 5 day festival of entertainment and fun for all the family. In aid of village organisations,..... See more >
In and around The Blue Bell Pub,
9 High Street, Easton on the Hill PE9 3LR
Thu 23 May to Mon 27 May
Premium
General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
MAIN SOCIETY AGM. NNHS members are encouraged to attend to contribute in the running of their society. See more >
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Thu 23 May
Archaeology/History Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
THE TAYLOR MEMORIAL HALL CASTILIAN STREET NORTHAMPTON. Designed by Alexander Ellis Anderson (1866-1935), the Taylor..... See more >
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Thu 23 May
The FIA Main Event
FIA/FIM Main Event
Fri 24th to Mon 27th May 2024
FIA European Drag Racing Championships Inc FIM Europe Drag... See more >
Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX
Thu 23 May, Mon 27 May
Singles Italian evening at an authentic Italian Restaurant
Welcome to New Connections event: Bringing People Together the Old-Fashioned Way
Indulge in a delectable Singles Mixer... See more >
Autentica trattoria restaurant, Harborough Rd, Desborough, Kettering NN14 2UG
Fri 24 May
Seedling
Seedling returns to Northampton and Corby this Spring with Helen Crevel’s original audio piece now installed alongside... See more >
Corby – Willow Place, Town Centre, Allied House, Spencer Court, Corby NN17 1NU
Fri 24 May to Sun 2 Jun
Early Summer Coffee Morning with The Nene River Valley Trust
Campaigns sub committee members will be on hand to explain more about past and current resolutions. With our Clean..... See more >
WI House, 71 Park View, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7UZ
Fri 24 May
Ooh Matron!
Steve Dimmer presents - Thirty-two Carry On films were made between 1958 and 1992, and their reputation for bawdy fun... See more >
All Saints Church Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR
Fri 24 May
Finedon Town Bowls Club
FREE EVENT
Come along and give bowls a try
Fun for all the family
All equipment supplied
Flat soled... See more >
Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5JT
Sat 25 May
Canons Ashby Book Fair
Come to the medieval Priory Church and browse a wide selection of books which have been donated by our supporters, all... See more >
Canons Ashby NT, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD
Sat 25 May to Sun 2 Jun
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 25th May at 2pm
Over 18s only on this tour, please.
Entrance is just £20 per person which includes a welcome drink, a talk on the..... See more >
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Sat 25 May
Bowls Big Weekend 2024
Bowls Clubs throughout the County are holding FREE Open Days
During the May Bank Holiday weekend
Sat 25th / Sun 26th... See more >
Throughout Northamptonshire NN29 7AB
Sat 25 May
Crick Boat Show
The 2024 Crick Boat Show, Britain's biggest inland waterways festival, will showcase the inland waterways... See more >
Crick Marina, West Haddon Road, near Daventry NN6 7SQ
Sat 25 May, Mon 27 May
Irchester Bowling Club Open Day 2024
As part of the Bowls Big Weekend, which is taking place all over the County
Irchester Bowling Club Open Day
10am -... See more >
110 High Street, Irchester NN29 7AB
Sat 25 May and Sun 26 May
Kettering Lodge Bowling Club
OPEN DAYS
ALL AGES WELCOME
ALL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
PLEASE WEAR FLAT FOOTWEAR See more >
Northampton Road, Kettering, Northants NN15 7JU
Sat 25 May
Outdoor Singles Social Mixer at Pitsford Water for ages 40+
Embark on a delightful outdoor singles social mixer at Pitsford Reservoir on Sunday 26th May from 2 pm until around 5... See more >
Brixworth country park car park NN6 9DG
Sun 26 May
Newnham Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
You are so welcome to Newnham. Five plant-lover gardens inc a new garden opening this yr, all set in our beautiful old..... See more >
Newnham Gardens, Daventry NN11 3HF
Sun 26 May
Higham Ferrers Town Bowls Club - Open Day
Our Open Day is for anyone of any age and level,
who might be interested in giving bowls a try.
The day will..... See more >
Vine Hill Drive, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northants NN10 8EF
Sun 26 May
Kingsthorpe Bowling Club Open Day 2024
FREE OPEN DAY
Sunday 26th May 11am - 3pm
Try Bowls for FREE
ALL WELCOME
Equipment provided
Flat... See more >
Central Avenue, Whitehills, Northampton NN2 8DZ
Sun 26 May
The Importance of Being Earnest
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t..... See more >
Denton Village Hall NN7 1DT
Sun 26 May
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Strawberries and Steam
Steam train rides* with complimentary strawberries and cream for all visitors.
Buffet open serving hot and cold..... See more >
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Sun 26 May and Mon 27 May
Tiffield Open Gardens
TIFFIELD Open Gardens. Tiffield NN12 8AB Monday 27th May Noon onwards til 1700hrs
Now in its 22nd year Tiffield opens..... See more >
Tiffield NN12 8AB
Mon 27 May
Premium
Curation Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has a number of important collections including - butterflies,..... See more >
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Mon 27 May, Mon 10 Jun, Mon 24 Jun
East Haddon Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
The pretty village of East Haddon dates back to the Norman invasion. The oldest surviving building is St Mary's,..... See more >
East Haddon Gardens, Northampton NN6 8BT
Mon 27 May
Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Meeting Cancelled, next meeting is Monday 10th June 2024. See more >
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Mon 27 May, Mon 24 Jun
Titchmarsh House - Open Garden for NGS
The gardens are spread over 4½ acres with formal and wild areas, a hedged quiet garden, and inc collections of... See more >
Titchmarsh House, Titchmarsh NN14 3DA
Mon 27 May
Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NIGHT An evening where members can show their photographs taken in Northamptonshire’s parks and... See more >
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD
Wed 29 May
Ravensthorpe Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Approx 1 acre garden wrapped around the nursery with beautiful views. Planted with many unusual shrubs and herbaceous..... See more >
Ravensthorpe Nursery, Ravensthorpe NN6 8ES
Fri 31 May, Sat 1 Jun, Fri 5 Jul to Sun 7 Jul
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.
- 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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