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What's On and Things To Do Around Peterborough
Today to Thu 19 Jul, by distance, closest first.
Anthony Caro & Sheila Girling: A 64-Year Conversation about Art
Peterborough Museum and City Gallery present works by internationally renowned sculptor Sir Anthony Caro and modernist painter Sheila Girling.
Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough
Today to Sun 24 Jun
Anthony Caro & Sheila Girling: A 64-Year Conversation about Art
Peterborough Museum and City Gallery present works by internationally renowned sculptor Sir Anthony Caro and modernist painter Sheila Girling.
Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough
Tue 26 Jun
Pinked Floyd Tribute Show
This seven-piece tribute band from the Northwest come to Peterborough as part of their 2018 tour, offering an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.
The Met Lounge, Peterborough
Sat 7 Jul
The Comedy of Errors - Peterborough Mask Theatre
‘The Comedy of Errors’ can be seen on tour:
28 June – Crowland Abbey
29 June – The Waterton Arms, Deeping
30 June – Moonhenge, Woodwalton
3 – 7 July – Central Park, Peterborough
Join Peterborough Mask Theatre for our annual Outdoor Shakespeare and dip into the Bard’s wonderful world of slapstick and innuendo,
Peterborough Central Park, Park Crescent, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Tue 3 Jul to Sat 7 Jul
Robin Hood and His Merry Men
Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.
Ferry Meadows Country Park, Peterborough
Sat 23 Jun
Ferry Meadows Cultural Festival
Celebrate Ferry Meadows’ 40th birthday at our Cultural Festival. Music, culture and fun will take place around Coney Meadow (behind the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre).
Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough
Sat 30 Jun and Sun 1 Jul
Lycetts Festival of Hunting
The prestigious Lycetts Festival of Hunting will take place on Wednesday 18th July 2018 at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. For many, the day marks the highlight of the summer social calendar and includes the Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show which celebrates its 130th anniversary this year.
FOH, East of England Showground, Oundle Road, Peterborough
Wed 18 Jul
British Heart Foundation Peterborough Bike Ride 2018
Peterborough Bike Ride 2018
Join us for a fantastic day of cycling through the villages of Rockingham Forest and raise money for life saving research.
Choose either a 25, 50 or 100 mile route, which are all based on sound country roads suitable for road, mountain and hybrid bikes.
Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynchwood
Sun 24 Jun
The John Clare Society Festival 2018
Starting on Friday lunch time 1.30pm at the church with the Midsummer cushions’ ceremony, attended by the children of the local primary school and followed by prizes for the annual poetry competition. In the evening there will be folk music in the Bluebell, Helpston with Mike Stevens from 8.
Helpston, near Peterborough and Stamford
Fri 13 Jul to Sun 15 Jul
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The Comedty of Errors - Peterborough Mask Theatre
‘The Comedy of Errors’ can be seen on tour:
28 June – Crowland Abbey
29 June – The Waterton Arms, Deeping
30 June – Moonhenge, Woodwalton
3 – 7 July – Central Park, Peterborough
Join Peterborough Mask Theatre for our annual Outdoor Shakespeare and dip into the Bard’s wonderful world of slapstick and innuendo,
The Waterton Arms, 68 Church St, Deeping St James, Peterborough
Fri 29 Jun
The Comedy of Errors - Peterborough Mask Theatre
’The Comedy of Errors’ can be seen on tour:
28 June – Crowland Abbey
29 June – The Waterton Arms, Deeping
30 June – Moonhenge, Woodwalton
3 – 7 July – Central Park, Peterborough
Join Peterborough Mask Theatre for our annual Outdoor Shakespeare and dip into the Bard’s wonderful world of slapstick and
Crowland Abbey 46 East St, Crowland, Peterborough
Thu 28 Jun
The Comedy of Errors
Set on the partly island of Ephasus, this is the story of two sets of twins separated at birth and the hilarious results when they, unbeknown to each other or the folk around them, turn up in the same town.
Crowland Abbey, 46 East Street, Crowland
Thu 28 Jun
Keyboard Concert
This event is part of our Flower Festival Celebrations. A unique performance by Richard J Hutchinson of Musicals’ n ’Marches with special effects featuring the brand new world class Yamaha Genos keyboards.
St Mary’s Parish Church, Woodnewton
Sat 30 Jun
Churches in Bloom
The four churches are part of the Watersmete Benefice and each church is holding a Flower Festival over the weekend.
The Parish Church of Nassington, Wansford, Woodnewton and Yarwell.
Sat 30 Jun and Sun 1 Jul
The Big Bach Walk
In 1705, the 20 year old Johann Sebastian Bach walked 250 miles each way from Arnstadt to Lübeck to meet the great organist and composer, Dieterich Buxtehude. We commemorate this with our annual Bach Walk to which will take place as usual on Tuesday 10 July (click here).
Various location’s throughout Northamptonshire
Wed 4 Jul, Thu 5 Jul, Sat 7 Jul, Mon 9 Jul to Wed 11 Jul, Fri 13 Jul
William Howard: In Love With The Piano
William Howard is established as one of Britain’s leading pianists, enjoying a career that has taken him to over 40 countries and the world’s major concert halls. He also can be heard frequently on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Oundle School Chapel, Oundle
Wed 11 Jul
European Union Chamber Orchestra
We are delighted to welcome the wonderful EUCO back to Oundle with a lively, contrasting programme including Grieg’s heart-warming Holberg Suite, a spirited Mozart Divertimento, a short new work, A light exists, by BBC Proms Young Composer Anna Disley-Simpson, for which EUCO will be joined by the Rusty Players of
Oundle School Chapel, Oundle
Thu 12 Jul
Carry on at The Camp - All Classic & American Car & Bike Show
The Carry On At The Camp is back for its 2nd year. This is a great weekend for all of the family, we’re talking hot rods - american cars and bikes - vinatge - muscle cars - classic cars and bikes - rat rods and anything else in between.
The 1940 Camp ,Wood lane ,Ramsey
Sat 7 Jul and Sun 8 Jul
Oundle Classic Bike Rally
Bike enthusiasts are invited to join the rallied throng and show off their prized classic bikes (and perhaps their outfits to match!). Choose between two routes (of 25 or 50 miles) through the delightful Northamptonshire countryside and explore the lanes and beautiful villages with like-minded participants.
Oundle Warf, Station Road
Sat 7 Jul
Oundle International Festival’s Party at the Wharf
Join us for Oundle’s "party of the year" - a fantastic evening of fun and music under the stars. Whether you just want to relax with friends, enjoy your own picnic, visit one of the food stalls or let the kids enjoy some of the extra entertainments, the Wharf is the place to be.
Oundle Warf, Station Road
Sat 14 Jul
Burghley House Battle Proms Concert
Burghley House Battle Proms Concert: Tickets avaiable.
Burghley House, Stamford
Sat 7 Jul
The Comedy of Errors - Peterborough Mask Theatre
‘The Comedy of Errors’ can be seen on tour:
28 June – Crowland Abbey
29 June – The Waterton Arms, Deeping
30 June – Moonhenge, Woodwalton
3 – 7 July – Central Park, Peterborough
Join Peterborough Mask Theatre for our annual Outdoor Shakespeare and dip into the Bard’s wonderful world of slapstick and innuendo,
Moonhenge, Red House Farm, Wood Walton
Sat 30 Jun
Oundle International Festival Lunchtime Recital: Raffaella Watson
Raffaella Watson - violin
Alec Hone - piano
Opening our lunchtime recital series is the winner of the coveted title of Oundle Young Musician of the Year 2017, Raffaella Watson.
St Peter’s Church, Oundle
Mon 9 Jul
Oundle International Festival Lunchtime Recital: Nurry Lee
Nurry Lee - piano
Nurry Lee is a South Korean pianist who began learning the piano at the age of six and gained her grade 8 distinction piano when she was eleven. She studied at Wells Cathedral School, winning the concerto competition with the hostakovich Piano Concerto.
St Peter’s Church, Oundle
Tue 10 Jul
Oundle International Festival Lunchtime Recital: Cuerda Quartet
Talented young cellist and previous winner of Oundle Young Musician of the Year Ellen Porter returns to her home town to perform with three of her contemporaries from the Royal Northern College of Music as the Cuerda Quartet.
St Peter’s Church, Oundle
Wed 11 Jul
Oundle International Festival Lunchtime Recital: Thomas Fountain
Thomas Fountain - trumpet
Thomas started playing the cornet at the age of 3. He progressed through the Northamptonshire County Music Service and is now studying at the Royal Academy of Music.
St Peter’s Church, Oundle
Fri 13 Jul
Oundle on Show: The Oundle Artists
A wonderful display of contemporary art produced by a group of local artists. Previous exhibitors will be joined this year by new exciting artists exhibiting in the Yarrow Gallery for the first time.
Yarrow Gallery, 2 Glapthorn Rd, Oundle, Peterborough
Sat 7 Jul to Fri 13 Jul
King For a Day: The Nat King Cole Story
Acclaimed jazz vocalist, Atila, and his stellar group of musicians have wowed packed audiences in London’s Hippodrome and Ronnie Scott’s, with their unique tribute to one of music’s all-time greats.
Stahl Theatre, West Street, Oundle
Sat 7 Jul
Kabantu
Re-inventors of global sounds, rewriters of rulebooks and winners of the Royal Over-Seas League Competition 2017, Kabantu (previously Project Jam Sandwich) is a five-piece band hailing from Manchester who unravel new marriages of music from around the globe to celebrate the space where different cultures meet.
Stahl Theatre, West Street, Oundle
Mon 9 Jul
Fenleigh - Open Garden for NGS
Set in 4 acres incl 2 acre paddock. Quirky areas for easy maintenance. A fish pond dominates the garden surrounded with planting. Seating and two permanent gazebos if the weather is inclement. Patio with pots and raised beds, BBQ area containing ferns and acers.
Fenleigh, Throckenholt
Sun 1 Jul
Stamford Beer and Music Festival
Question, what could be better than music on a summer’s day in the idyllic setting of the Stamford Meadows? Answer BEER and music on a summer’s day in the idyllic setting of the Stamford Meadows.
Stamford Meadows
Sat 7 Jul and Sun 8 Jul
Stamford Record Fair
Now well-established as a regular event in this beautiful market town, Stamford’s Record and CD Fair offers music-lovers the chance to buy lots of lovely vinyl records and music on CD from a range of dealers.
St Mary & St Augustine’s Church Hall, Broad Street, Stamford
Sat 14 Jul
The Bach Walk
Part of this year’s Big Bach Walk, we invite you to join us on our annual, shorter and more gentle stroll between Cotterstock and Oundle. We are delighted to welcome the great British tenor, John Mark Ainsley, who joins William Whitehead in Cotterstock for this special evening.
Oundle School Chapel, Oundle
Tue 10 Jul
Oundle International Festival Lunchtime Recitals: Margaret Phillips
Margaret Phillips - organ
Acknowledged as one of Britain’s outstanding concert organists and teachers, Margaret Phillips made her debut at the Royal Festival Hall in 1972 and soon gained an international reputation as a soloist.
Oundle School Chapel, Oundle
Thu 12 Jul
Pasadena Roof Orchestra
The Pasadena Roof Orchestra is famous throughout the world for re-creating the glories of popular music from the 1920s and 1930s.
Stahl Theatre, West Street, Oundle
Fri 6 Jul
Alexander Scriabin’s Ragtime Band: David Gordon Trio
The David Gordon Trio has appeared on BBC Radio 3, at King’s Place, Copenhagen’s Jazzhouse and in the London Jazz Festival; they are also regular performers at London’s 606 club.
Stahl Theatre, West Street, Oundle
Fri 13 Jul
Family Fun Day
Stamford and District Lions Club are having a great Family Fun Day, there will be free pony rides for children and a chance to learn how to do some circus tricks. Live music all afternoon, a beer tent, hog roast, fun fair and games.
Recreation Ground, Stamford
Sun 1 Jul
Stamford Choral concert Music for a Royal Occasion
Our popular annual summer concert this year will celebrate the royal wedding, with Music for a Royal Occasion, including many favourite and well-known items, including two of Handel’s Coronation anthems, and works by Parry and Stanford.
Stamford Methodist Church, Barn Hill, Stamford
Sat 23 Jun
A Summer Evening of Music and Laughter
Stamford Shoestring Theatre perform their Roadshow Revue plus the music of Flanders and Swann in the fabulous surroundings of All Saints Church, Easton on the Hill. Ticket price includes wine and a raffle entry. All in aid of All Saints Church Fabric Fund.
All Saints Church, Easton on the Hill, Stamford
Fri 29 Jun
Oundle on Show: Music in the Park
Hosted by the Friends of Barnwell Country Park, Music in the Park reaches it fifth birthday and to celebrate, becomes part of Oundle International Festival’s family of events!
Barnwell Country Park, Oundle, Peterborough
Sat 7 Jul
The Midnight Gang
At midnight most children are fast asleep, but for the Midnight Gang the adventure is just beginning. Five children are in hospital. Something strange is going on...
Barnwell Country Park, Oundle, Peterborough
Fri 13 Jul
45 Beaver Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
An unusual town garden divided into different rooms in the oriental style with a large number of bonsai both large and small. In a different area surrounding a pond with koi carp, unusual trees , bonsai gardens and plants can be found.
45 Beaver Lodge, March
Sat 23 Jun, Sun 24 Jun, Sat 18 Aug, Sun 19 Aug
Wytchwood - Open Garden for NGS
A 2 acre garden with borders of perennials, annuals and shrubs, lawns, fish pond and a larger wildlife pond. The garden includes 1 acre for wildlife with grasses set among rowan, birch, maple and field maple trees, foxgloves, ferns and bulbs. Roses are a special feature in June.
Wytchwood, Huntingdon
Sun 1 Jul
woven chords summer concert
join woven chords, popular local a cappella choir in their first concert at Bourne Baptist Church.
Be entertained with an assortment of songs both old and new, sung in glorious harmony under the tutelage of Emmanuel Omuederiaye, expect English folk, perhaps some soul, a smattering of African, some Motown, eastern...
bourne baptist church west street bourne
Sat 7 Jul
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Lyveden - Secret Concert
Join us for an open-air concert at Lyveden this summer! Spread out a picnic blanket in the magnificent surrounds of Lyveden’s Tudor gardens. Full of hidden symbols and architectural clues, they represent one person’s expression of his beliefs during a time of great instability, change and danger.
Lyveden, near Oundle,
Sat 23 Jun
Garden Tour with Supper - Sold Out
Our garden tour hosted by our Head Gardener Andrew Jones is a must for gardening enthusiasts. This popular tour takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and can accommodate a group of up to 20 people. Andrew’s horticultural and historical knowledge of the garden will have the visitor gripped from start to finish.
Deene Park, Deene, Corby
Today
The HandleBards ’Romeo & Juliet’
Join the HandleBards’ all-female troupe here at Deene Park for Romeo and Juliet as you’ve never seen it before! The HandleBards are the world’s first cycling theatre company.
Deene Park, Deene, Corby
Thu 5 Jul
Deene in the Civil War
Deene Park is delighted to host a Sealed Knot encampment and skirmish reenactment weekend. Step back in time and experience living history, see what it was like to live during the time of the civil war, listen to historical accounts, get hands on with day to day life and activities of a royalist camp.
Deene Park, Deene, Corby
Sat 7 Jul and Sun 8 Jul
Redhill Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Still evolving bold contemporary design with formal lawns, grass amphitheatre and turf viewing mound, herbaceous borders and cutting garden. Praire style planting showing vibrant colour in late summer.
Redhill Lodge, Oakham
Sun 1 Jul
Stay and bouncy
Stay and bounce
Every Thursday at the Sunset indoor sports facility at Wisbech St. Mary.
We offer a hall full of Inflatables, soft play, ball pool ride on cars, we also have a baby area for the little ones.
Sunset indoor sports facility, Wisbech St. Mary
Today, Thu 28 Jun, Thu 5 Jul, Thu 12 Jul