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Northants and Rutland Open Studios September festival
Today to Sat 3 Oct
The festival takes place across Northants and Rutland. Our Central Exhibition is at Lamport Hall, Lamport, Northamptonshire NN6 9HD
This September, we invite you to step beyond the familiar and explore a world of creativity waiting to be discovered across Northamptonshire and...
78 Derngate hosts an exciting new exhibition ‘Nine@78Derngate’
Today to Sun 13 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Sun 20 Sep, Tue 22 Sep to Sun 27 Sep, Tue 29 Sep to Sun 4 Oct
78 Derngate - The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House
Northampton NN1 1UH
Looking for a unique day out? Free to the public? Inspiring and full of variety? These boxes and more are ticked by the ‘Nine@78 Derngate’ as a...
FREE taster session with the Towcester Rock Choir
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 10 Nov
Town Hall, 86 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BS
Do you want to find a choir near you?
The local Towcester choir is run by choir leader Liga Milune...
PQA Daventry
Sat 19 Sep, Sat 26 Sep, and more dates until Sat 14 Nov
The Parker School, Ashby Road, Daventry NN11 0QF
The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in Daventry have an FREE OPEN DAY on SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER...
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Mon 28 Sep, Mon 5 Oct, Mon 23 Nov
St Crispins Retirement Village, St Thomas Street, Duston, Northampton NN5 4RB
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your local Northampton choir is run by singer/pianist Dave Easter...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Grownups for a Quid!
Sun 4 Oct
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Sunday 4th Oct is officially Grandparents Day.
A trip on the Northampton and Lamport Railway is a great way for grandparents and grandchildren to...
Celebrating 1876-2026 Restoration of Warmington Church
Sun 4 Oct
Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Warmington, Peterborough PE8 6TE
A talk in Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Warmington by Kathryn Baird. Celebrating 150 years since the church re-opened following major...
Das GTI Show
Sun 4 Oct
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
A German car show at Santa Pod for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche and more. With German or VAG only RWYB plus Show & Shine Competition, Das...
Pet Blessing Service
Sun 4 Oct
All Saints Church Community Hall, William St NN16 9RR
All Saints Church, William St, Kettering would like to invite you and your animal friends – to our pet blessing service on Sunday 4th October at 2pm...
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Saxbys Farm
Sat 10 Oct, Sun 11 Oct, Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Oct, Sat 24 Oct, Sun 25 Oct
Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ
Our PYO pumpkin picking is back from 10th October this year
PYO PUMPKIN PICKING AT SAXBYS FARM - TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!...
JapShow Finale
Sun 11 Oct
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
As the car show season comes to a close, JapShow Finale is your last chance to get your Japanese car out there before winter draws in...
Boughton House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 11 Oct
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...
Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand Up Years
Wed 14 Oct
The Core at Corby Cube, George Street, Corby NN17 1QG
What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving...
Dr. Fright's Halloween Nights: Terror Trials
Thu 15 Oct to Sun 18 Oct, Tue 20 Oct to Sun 25 Oct, Tue 27 Oct to Sat 31 Oct
Whites Nurseries, Aggateway, Earls Barton NN6 0EP
The multi award-winning Dr. Fright’s Halloween Nights is back for 2026 with its brand new event: TERROR TRIALS!
Brace yourselves, because Dr...
Model Railway Exhibition
Sat 17 Oct
All Saints Church, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR
Kettering and District Model Railway Society.
15 layouts.
Trade stalls including Mawsons Models & Keith Models.
Refreshments available.
A Handmade Halloween at the Black Prince
Sun 25 Oct
The Black Prince 15 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
A spooktastic event with up to 18 stalls of gorgeous handmade goodies. Many of which will have a Halloween theme to help you prepare for the festive...
Flame & Thunder
Sat 31 Oct
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
We’re Shifting Things Up A Gear
It starts with drag racing. Then monster trucks appear. Then stunts. Then jet cars...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Halloween Specials
Sat 31 Oct and Sun 1 Nov
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
This year the NLR Halloween weekend is going to be wicked fun!
We’ve got daytime ‘Hocus Pocus Trains’ running both Saturday and Sunday, suitable...
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.