Northamptonshire Events
What's On In Northamptonshire
September events by date
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...
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...
Garden Tour and Cream Tea with the Head Gardener
Thu 3 Sep
Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD
Join an exclusive tour of Canons Ashby’s gardens led by our Head Gardener. Learn about the history of the gardens, the plants around you, and the way...
VW Action
Fri 4 Sep, Sun 6 Sep
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...
Classic Car & Bike Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom
Sat 5 Sep
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...
The FIA European Finals
Thu 10 Sep, Sun 13 Sep
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Santa Pod’s most prestigious Drag Racing event featuring over 250 of Europe’s finest teams. Witness the awesome power of 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters,...
Ravensthorpe Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 13 Sep
Ravensthorpe Nursery, Ravensthorpe NN6 8ES
Over an acre of garden wrapped around the former nursery with beautiful views. Planted with many unusual shrubs and herbaceous perennials over the...
The World of Gilbert and Sullivan
Sat 12 Sep
All Saints' Church, West Haddon NN6 7AP
Calling all Gilbert and Sullivan fans in Northamptonshire! Make sure you don't miss a Gala concert at All Saints' Church, West Haddon,...
Daventry Comedy Club
Sat 12 Sep
Daventry Community Centre
Ashby Road
Daventry NN11 0QE
After three sold out Daventry comedy nights, all selling out weeks in advance, we’re back with another top-tier line-up...
Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 12th September at 2pm
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Coton Manor Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 12 Sep
Coton Manor Garden, Northampton NN6 8RQ
10 acre garden set in peaceful countryside with old yew and holly hedges and extensive herbaceous borders, containing many unusual plants...
Boobs and Brass Concert
Sun 13 Sep
Brooklands Suite, Whittlebury Park NN12 8QH
Boobs and Brass are a band of female musicians who offer their services to play for free to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now and on this occasion,...
NSRA Hot Rod Drags
Fri 18 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
Traditional hot rods meet the drag strip.
Pre-’73 hot rods, vintage race cars and classic drag racing combine with fireworks, social camping and the...
FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir
Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
The Abbey Centre, 10 Overslade Close, East Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 0RZ
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...
Tony Stockwell, psychic medium
Wed 23 Sep
Castle Theatre, 10 Castle Way, Wellinborough NN8 1XA
The popular star of TV's 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eye and Psychic Academy. TONY STOCKWELL demonstrates his belief that...
National Finals
Fri 25 Sep, Sun 27 Sep
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Poddington
Wellingborough
Northampton NN29 7XA
National Drag Racing Championship Finals headlined by the wild 250mph Pro Mod doorslammers! See over 20 supporting classes including ACU Championship...
Apple Harvest Weekend
Sat 26 Sep and Sun 27 Sep
Canons Ashby National Trust, Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry NN11 3SD
Celebrate the apple harvest with traditional seasonal fun! There will be Morris Dancers, family craft activities, games for old and young, a tombola,...
That's so 90s
Sat 26 Sep
The Lighthouse Theatre
Kettering Leisure Village
Thurston Drive
Kettering NN15 6PB
It’s time to zig-a-zig-ah your way into the weekend! The ultimate 90s night out is here!
That’s So 90’s – The 90’s Nostalgia Party
Fire up your...
Sywell Classic: Pistons & Props 2026
Sat 26 Sep and Sun 27 Sep
Sywell Aerodrome, Hall Farm, Sywell NN6 0BN
Vintage cars, bikes, planes, music, crafts and more will be flying into the Sywell Aerodrome on 26th & 27th September 2026 for the Sywell Classic:...
FREE taster session with the Higham Ferrers/Wellingborough Rock Choir
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
Rushden Academy, Hayway, Rushden NN10 6AG
Do you want to join a choir near you?
Your local Rushden choir is run by choir leader Dave Easter...
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.