The Big Brew is a Coffee Morning with tea, coffee, homemade cakes, a quiz, game and a Swish event-where people bring good quality clothes which other... more >

St Marks Church, 142 Queensway, Wellingborough NN8 3SD

Sat 24 Feb 24

The Big Brew Coffee Morning

The Big Brew Coffee Morning has tea, coffee, homemade cakes, a quiz, game and a Swish Event, where people bring good quality clothes for other people... more >

St Marks Church, 142 Queensway, Wellingborough NN8 3SD

Sat 24 Feb 24

Willow's Winter Hug

Join us at Far Cotton Rec Community Centre for a drop-in storytelling and craft workshop with our storybook characters Robin and Willow!... more >

Far Cotton Rec Community Centre, Far Cotton, Northampton NN4 8NG

Fri 23 Feb 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northamptonshire

Willow's Winter Hug

Join us at Blackthorn Community Centre for a drop-in storytelling and craft workshop with our storybook characters Robin and Willow!... more >

Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Ct, Northampton NN3 8QD

Thu 22 Feb 24

Willow's Winter Hug

Join us at St James Library for a drop-in storytelling and craft workshop with our storybook characters Robin and Willow!... more >

St James Library, The Doddridge Centre, 109 St James Road, Northampton NN5 5LD

Wed 21 Feb 24

Willow's Winter Hug

Join us at Duston Library for a drop-in storytelling and craft workshop with our storybook characters Robin and Willow!... more >

Duston Library, Pendle road, Northampton NN5 6DT

Wed 21 Feb 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION AGM Come along and hear how the section has been doing, elect our office bearers, and have a say in how the photographic section... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Wed 21 Feb 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY by Mike Asquith. Fluorescence microscopy is becoming more readily available to the home microscopist... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Tue 20 Feb 24

Willow's Winter Hug

Join us at Weston Favell Library for a drop-in storytelling and craft workshop with our storybook characters Robin and Willow!... more >

Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Shopping Centre NN3 8JZ

Tue 20 Feb 24

Willow's Winter Hug

Join us at Semilong Community Centre for a drop-in storytelling and craft workshop with our storybook characters Robin and Willow!... more >

Semilong Community Centre, Norfolk Terrace, Northampton NN2 6HS

Tue 20 Feb 24

Willow's Winter Hug

Join us at Briar Hill Community Centre for a drop-in storytelling and craft workshop with our storybook characters Robin and Willow!... more >

Briar Hill Community Centre, The Springs Walk, Northampton NN4 8SX

Mon 19 Feb 24

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular... more >

Castle Theatre, 10 Castle Way, Wellingborough NN8 1XA

Sun 18 Feb 24

The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS

The vicarage garden was once the centre of village life. Fifty yrs on, garden life is different with unexpected trees, bulbs, shrubs, perennials..... more >

The Old Vicarage, Daventry NN11 2ND

Sun 18 Feb 24

Geology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

SECTION AGM AND THE LIFE OF ADAM SEDGWICK. In our occasional series, Heroes of Geology - Adam Sedgewick: the father of modern geology... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Thu 15 Feb 24

Health & Wellbeing Talk - Supporting those who have served our country

Working in Partnership with St Luke's PPG, Duston Parish Council are pleased to bring you our next health and wellbeing talk on Supporting... more >

Duston Community Centre Pendle Road NN5 6DT

Thu 15 Feb 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

SET SUBJECT COMPETITION A themed competition for up to three images per member per round. Entries in this round to illustrate “Lines”. Round 2 of 4. more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Wed 14 Feb 24

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

JEREMIAH HORROCKS, A VERY CURIOUS ASTRONOMER. By Mike Frost. Director of the British Astronomical Association's Historical Section... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Mon 12 Feb 24

Sue Moorcroft & Mark West in Conversation

Love & Murder A conversation with Sue and Mark Books available to purchase. Join us in a relaxing chat. more >

All Saints Church Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR

Fri 9 Feb 24

General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

GEORGE CLARIDGE DRUCE George was a Northamptonian who was a man of many skills, including - chemist, author of botanical books, Mayor of Oxford and... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Thu 8 Feb 24

Circus of Horrors - Dr Haze's Cabaret of Curiosities

Hot on the heels of The Circus of Horrors Phantasmagoria the ‘Haunted Fairground' comes a sensational NEW SHOW - DR HAZE'S CABARET OF... more >

Castle Theatre Castle Way NN8 1XA

Wed 7 Feb 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

UNDERWOOD CUP A competition for members to submit pictorial images on any subject. Up to three projected images allowed per member per round... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Wed 7 Feb 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

MICROSCOPY'S ROLE IN MODERN FOOD RESEARCH a lecture by Alison Russell, research scientist at Unilever in Bedford... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Tue 6 Feb 24

FILM SHOW - COGENHOE - 'The Great Escaper' (12A)

Enjoy the much loved recent film starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson. Based on the true story of old soldier Bernie Jordan's..... more >

Cogenhoe & Whiston Village Hall, York Ave, Cogenhoe NN7 1NB

Tue 6 Feb 24

Dobbies' Little Seedlings Club: February Workshop - Spudtastic

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club is designed to educate and inspire the next generation of gardeners, getting children aged 4-10 years old together in... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sun 4 Feb 24

Dobbies' Little Seedlings Club: February Workshop - Spudtastic

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club is designed to educate and inspire the next generation of gardeners, getting children aged 4-10 years old together in... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sun 4 Feb 24

Meteorology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

LOSS OF BIO DIVERSITY WORLDWIDE is a concern, is this important for us? We will investigate with the help of a recorded talk from the World Climate..... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Sun 4 Feb 24

Dobbies' Grow How session - Grow your own potatoes

Grow How, a 15-minute interactive how-to session where gardeners of all abilities will have the opportunity to learn from Dobbies’ horticultural... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sat 3 Feb 24

Dobbies' Grow How session - Grow your own potatoes

Grow How, a 15-minute interactive how-to session where gardeners of all abilities will have the opportunity to learn from Dobbies’ horticultural... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sat 3 Feb 24

Botany Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

ABERRANT BOTANIST IN CANADA. By Seán Karley. Seán is wildly travelled, this is a presentation on the botany and other items of interest from the..... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Thu 1 Feb 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

KNOCK OUT COMPETITION A fun competition for members to submit a number of images which are drawn randomly and shown against another random image... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Wed 31 Jan 24

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

NEW! IMAGES OF THE UNIVERSE'. By Paul Money. FRAS, FBIS, Paul is an astronomer who is well known for his extensive talks and is the reviews..... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Mon 29 Jan 24

£1 or Less Sale - St Peters Church

£1 or less Sale of bric a brac and useful household things Everything £1 or less - Tea coffee cakes and hot sausage rolls available Proceeds... more >

St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT

Sat 27 Jan 24

Archaeology/History Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

THE WILDLIFE OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY by Will Wagstaff. A recording of a Humfrey Lecture featuring this amazing location and its wildlife. more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Thu 25 Jan 24

Health & Wellbeing Talk

Duston Parish Council working in partnership with St Luke's PPG are pleased to bring you our next FREE wellbeing talk on Future proofing your... more >

Duston Community Centre Pendle Road NN5 6DT

Thu 25 Jan 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

BEYOND STREET PHOTOGRAPHY By Harry Hall. To many, Street Photography seems shallow lacking the depth of investigation or political and social context..... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Wed 24 Jan 24

Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr

Step into the extraordinary as Marcus takes the stage, conducting captivating Paranormal Investigations and channeling messages from the spirit world... more >

Holiday Inn Northampton, an IHG Hotel, Bedford Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 7YF

Sat 20 Jan 24

Geology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

NEW VISION OF THE LAST DINOSAURS by Michael Benton, Professor of Palaeontology at the University of Bristol... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Thu 18 Jan 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

PRINT COMPETITION COLOUR AND MONO Up to 4 entries / member per / round for each of the competitions. Round 2 of 3 more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Wed 17 Jan 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

METEORITES UNDER POLARIZED LIGHT. Colin Brooks will demonstrate how to examine prepared slides of meteorites using polarised light... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Tue 16 Jan 24

Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr @ Rugby

Step into the extraordinary as Marcus takes the stage, conducting captivating Paranormal Investigations and channeling messages from the spirit world... more >

Holiday Inn Rugby-Northampton, M1, JCT.18, an IHG Hotel, Crick, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 7XR

Sat 13 Jan 24

General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

FRANK PICK. Frank was the man who commissioned some of the most recognisable icons of London Underground’s identity; the Johnston typeface, Charles..... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Thu 11 Jan 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

BIRDING WITH A CAMERA by Paul Bingham, Paul will share with us his insights into the pleasure of birdwatching, whether it’s in your garden or in some... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Wed 10 Jan 24

Mums & Tots

Come and join us for Mums and Tots every Wednesday 9.30am - 11am! * Lots of toys to play with * Arts and Crafts * Messy Play * Refreshments..... more >

Finedon Community Centre, 71 Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5LG

Wed 10 Jan 24

Curation Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS The society has a number of important collections including - butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Mon 8 Jan 24

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

TELESCOPIC TOPICS A meeting comprising member contributions on various astronomy themes. Your chance to show the section observations you have made,..... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Mon 8 Jan 24

Dobbies to introduce kids to the wonderful world of hydroponics

Dobbies is unveiling its first Little Seedlings workshop of 2024. The free session, taking place on Sunday 7 January, will help children discover the..... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sun 7 Jan 24

Dobbies to introduce kids to the wonderful world of hydroponics

Dobbies is unveiling its first Little Seedlings workshop of 2024. The free session, taking place on Sunday 7 January, will help children discover the..... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sun 7 Jan 24

Meteorology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

CLIMATE CHANGE. Measurement of climate change before the 1970’s relies on information collected from weather observations... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Sun 7 Jan 24

Learn how to grow your own microgreens with Dobbies

Dobbies is kicking off the new year by inviting gardeners across the country to join its free Grow How session, learning some top tips on cultivating... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sat 6 Jan 24

Learn how to grow your own microgreens with Dobbies

Dobbies is kicking off the new year by inviting gardeners across the country to join its free Grow How session, learning some top tips on cultivating... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sat 6 Jan 24

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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.