Northamptonshire Events
What's On In Northamptonshire
July events by date
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Heritage Train Rides
Sun 28 Jun, Sun 12 Jul, Sun 19 Jul, Sun 2 Aug
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Train rides through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.
Free parking, souvenir shop.
'Platform 3 Buffet' serving hot and...
Bands in the Pleasure Park
Sun 28 Jun, Sun 5 Jul, and more dates until Sun 16 Aug
All Saints Church Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR
21st June Corby Silver Band will play in the Bandstand at the Rockingham Rd Pleasure Park, Kettering or in All Saints Church opposite if...
VISUALise -. An exhibition of contemporary stitched art textiles
Sun 28 Jun to Tue 30 Jun, Sat 4 Jul
Sulgrave Manor and Gardens, Manor Road, Sulgrave,
Banbury OX17 2SD
The VISUALise textile art exhibition features artwork by 13 textile artists: Wendy Bates, Jane Caven, Anne Clayton, Janet Gosling, Bridget...
FREE taster session with the Towcester Rock Choir
Tue 30 Jun, Tue 7 Jul
Town Hall, 86 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BS
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
The local Towcester choir is run by singing teacher Liga Milune...
u3a Members Monthly Meeting
Wed 1 Jul
The Round Church (URC) High Street, Wellingborough NN8 5JU
Wellingborough u3a- Members Monthly meeting - First Wednesday of the month
Learn, Laugh, Live is the motto of the u3a, which is a nationwide...
Classic Car & Bike Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Sat 4 Jul
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...
Pet Blessing Service
Sat 4 Jul
Kingsthorpe Community Church, High Street, Kingsthorpe NN2 6QF
Pet Blessing Service - please come along with or without a pet!
Saturday 4th July 3 p.m.
Kingsthorpe Community Church
High Street entrance NN2 6QF
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 4th July at 2pm
Sat 4 Jul
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...
PULLUP
Sat 4 Jul and Sun 5 Jul
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
UK Street Car Showdown
The UK’s fastest street cars go head-to-head in a heart-racing showdown! It’s going to be a busy day of sleepers,...
PullUp
Sat 4 Jul and Sun 5 Jul
Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
UK Street Car Showdown
The UK’s fastest street cars go head-to-head in a heart-racing showdown! It’s going to be a busy day of sleepers, supercars,...
Charity Dog Show/Fun Day + Farmers & Makers Market
Sun 5 Jul
Woodford Community & Sports Club
Highfield
Woodford
Kettering
Northants NN14 4HD
Woodford Farmers & Makers Market
CHARITY DOG SHOW & FUN DAY
Lainy’s Animal Rescue, Cornstraw K9 Dog Training, Fenland Working Newfoundlands will...
The Hop Jive Club Record Hop
Sun 5 Jul
Great Oakley Village Hall
Lewin Road
Great Oakley
Corby
Northamptonshire NN18 8JS
The Hop Jive Club is a well established R'n'R club that has been going for over 35 years. The Club originally launched in Farnham Surrey...
Premium
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Mon 6 Jul, Mon 14 Sep
St Crispins Retirement Village, St Thomas Street, Duston, Northampton NN5 4RB
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir
Tue 7 Jul
The Ferrers School, Queensway, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Rock Choir.
The Higham Ferrers Rock Choir is led by vocal...
Summer Nationals
Fri 10 Jul, Sun 12 Jul
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Drag Racing at Its Best
The Motorsport UK British Championship for Pro Mod takes over Santa Pod. With a massive variety of race cars, bikes, and a...
Thornby Hall Summer Fair
Sun 12 Jul
Thornby Hall
Naseby Road, Thornby NN6 8SW
Visit the majestic 17th-century Thornby Hall for our annual fair, with live music, food stands, and a wide variety of stallholders...
The Green Patch - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Jul
The Green Patch, Kettering NN16 0LU
The Green Patch is a 2½ acre, Green Flag award-winning community garden, nestled in the heart of England...
Transitmania
Fri 17 Jul, Sun 19 Jul
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
The Transits are Taking Over
Transitmania is a show for owners and enthusiasts of Fords legendary Transit Van, standard, modified, classic or...
Tapas at the Taproom at Saxbys Cider
Sat 18 Jul, Sat 15 Aug
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...
The Three Musketeers performed by Illyria
Sat 18 Jul
Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD
All for One; One for All! Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard...
The Mustang Nationals
Sat 18 Jul
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Celebrating Ponies at the Pod - Use Your Car!
In partnership with the Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain and Simply Mustangs UK, the event is...
Circus Fiesta
Sat 18 Jul to Mon 31 Aug
BILLING AQUADROME
CROW LANE, GREAT BILLING, NORTHAMPTON NN3 9DA
CIRCUS FIESTA
BILLING AQUADROME
CROW LANE, GREAT BILLING, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 9DA
SAT 18 July - Mon 31 Aug 2026
Performances at 12noon and 4pm...
Northampton & Lamport Railway - Cream Tea Specials
Sun 19 Jul, Sun 2 Aug, Sun 16 Aug
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Enjoy a luxurious Cream Tea in first class style as you gently roll through the Northamptonshire countryside on a stream train!...
Kettering Athletic -OPEN DAY
Sun 19 Jul
Rockingham Road, Pleasure Park, Kettering NN16 9RG
All Welcome to give lawn bowls a try
Recreation Ground
Hallwood Road
Kettering
NN16 9RG
136 High Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul
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 Ford Show
Sun 19 Jul
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
The Ford Show is more than just your average car show, with Ford only RWYB, Show & Shine Competition, Handling Track, Drag Racing Demos, Stunt Shows,...
Young Archaeologists in Training! part of the Festival of Archaeology
Thu 23 Jul
Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD
Ready to become a real-life explorer?
Join our Young Archaeologists in Training workshop (part of the Festival of Archaeology) for a hands-on...
BugJam Festival
Fri 24 Jul, Sun 26 Jul
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Get ready for a weekend like no other, packed with entertainment and enjoyment for everyone! This year’s music release sets the stage for the...
A Summer Evening of Songs
Fri 24 Jul
Kingsthorpe Community Church, High Street, Kingsthorpe NN2 7QF NN2 6QF
Kingsthorpe Community Church invites you to a
A Summer Evening of Songs
by The Cantare Singers
Friday 24th July at 7 p.m...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 25th July at 2pm
Sat 25 Jul
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...
Woodcote Villa - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul, Sun 6 Sep
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...
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Kids for a Quid!
Sun 26 Jul
Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA
Bring the family along for a lovely train ride through the Northamptonshire countryside when all under 16s ride for just £1!...
Ultimate Street Car
Fri 31 Jul, Sun 2 Aug
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
USC at Santa Pod Raceway is the Largest, Loudest, Hottest and Fastest modified car festival in Europe featuring Run What Ya Brung public track time,...
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.