Heritage Open Day: Holy Sepulchre Church 1100 AD is a world famous place of worship and historyâ€¦construction was begun in 1100AD and has since... more >

Sheep Street, Northampton NN1 2LY

Sat 7 Sep 24

Ancient Hillfort, Viking Living History village and Chainsaw Artist.

Heritage Open Day: Hunsbury Hill Country Park houses a 2,500 year-old Iron-age Hillfort. On 7th/8th September a Viking re-enactment group will be in..... more >

Hunsbury Hill Road, West Hunsbury, Northampton NN4 9UW

Sat 7 Sep 24

Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Heritage Open Day: Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire? Want to look through a microscope? Want to handle local rocks and fossils?... more >

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

Sat 7 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northamptonshire

I Spy Daventry town centre Heritage Quiz trail

Heritage Open Day: A heritage trail around Daventry town centre with a quiz and prize for the lucky winner!... more >

The Abbey, Market Square, Daventry NN11 4XG

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Church Northampton/ St Johns The Baptist & St Johns the Evangelist Tours

Heritage Open Day: The Church will be open to the public during Heritage Week. Come and look inside this amazing 12th Century Grade 1 listed building..... more >

Bridge Street, Northampton NN1 1PD

Fri 6 Sep 24

Ravensthorpe Nursery - Open Garden for NGS

Approx 1 acre garden wrapped around the nursery with beautiful views. Planted with many unusual shrubs and herbaceous perennials over the last 30+..... more >

Ravensthorpe Nursery, Ravensthorpe NN6 8ES

Fri 6 Sep 24

I Spy Brackley town centre Heritage Quiz trail

Heritage Open Day: A short walk around Brackley town centre, answering questions about some of the town's heritage buildings... more >

Brackley Library, Manor Road, Brackley NN13 6AJ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Cogenhoe village Heritage Trail

Heritage Open Day: A tour through the village of Cogenhoe. For a guide please contact enquiries@cogenhoeheritage.org... more >

1 Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton NN7 1LT

Fri 6 Sep 24

I Spy Towcester town centre Heritage Quiz trail

Heritage Open Day: A short walk around Towcester town centre answering questions about some of the town's heritage buildings... more >

The Forum, Moat Lane, Towcester NN12 6AD

Fri 6 Sep 24

St John the Baptist Church, Plumpton

Heritage Open Day: A beautiful rural Northamptonshire church rebuilt in the 19th century. Come and visit St John the Baptist Church in Plumpton, a..... more >

The Manor, Plumpton, Towcester NN12 8SF

Fri 6 Sep 24

I Spy Northampton town centre Heritage Quiz Trail

Heritage Open Day: A heritage trail around Northampton town centre with a quiz and a prize for the lucky winner!... more >

Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton NN1 2BA

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Botolph's Church, Slapton

Heritage Open Day: A significant rural Northamptonshire church Come and visit St Botolph's Church in Slapton which has the finest medieval wall... more >

1 Chapel Lane, Slapton, Towcester NN12 8PF

Fri 6 Sep 24

Euro Finals

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,..... more >

Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA

Thu 5 Sep 24

Full English Breakfast

Full English Breakfast in Pitsford Village Hall Sunday 1st September 2024 9:30 - 11:30am (last orders 11:15am) Price £5... more >

PITSFORD VILLAGE HALL NN6 9AD

Sun 1 Sep 24

Buses Festival 2024

The festival, which is organised in conjunction with the BUSES Magazine team will feature a display of up to 100 vintage, restored and modern buses... more >

Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire NN6 0BN

Sun 1 Sep 24

Northampton and Lamport Railway - Heritage Train Rides

Train rides through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. Ride our new extended line to a new station at Boughton!... more >

Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA

Sun 1 Sep 24

Yoga Class

Join us for an outdoor yoga session with instructor Abi from Pose Fitness, amongst the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Badby Lodge Farm... more >

Badby Lodge Farm, Daventry NN11 3DD

Sun 1 Sep 24

Autumn Craft Fayre

£1 entry, with accompanying children free. Finedon Guides and Brownies are running the kitchen. Local stall holders here including glitter..... more >

71 Wellingborough Road NN9 5LG

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sun 1 Sep 24

OPEN AIR CINEMA - Wonka (PG)

Enjoy the sweet blockbuster with friends and family. Please bring your own picnic & garden chair. Hot drinks on sale. See website for full season... more >

Tower Field, Finedon NN9 5EJ

Sat 31 Aug 24

Oompah Night with the Bierkeller Shunklers

Traditional Oompah Night with the Bierkeller Schunklers with a German style Oompah Band, traditional food and drink, dancing, yodelling, marching and... more >

Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, Northants NN10 0AW

Sat 31 Aug 24

OPEN AIR CINEMA - The Lost Boys (15)

Enjoy the 80's teen-vampire classic classic under the stars with friends and family. Please bring own picnic (hot drinks on sale) and own..... more >

Tower Field, Finedon NN9 5EJ

Fri 30 Aug 24

VW Action

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..... more >

Santa Pod Raceway Airfield Road Poddington Wellingborough Northampton NN29 7XA

Fri 30 Aug 24

Flutterby butterfly trail

As the weather warms up, delight in Canons Ashby’s ‘Flutterby Butterfly’ summer trail. Spot the butterfly’s favourite flowers, flap your wings and..... more >

Canons Ashby National Trust Canons Ashby NN11 3SD

Mon 26 Aug 24

Everdon Grand Fete and Fun Dog Show

Northamptonshire's Premier Village Fete is 50 years old this year. A traditional fete for all the family with activities in and around the..... more >

High Street and Village Green Everdon NN11 3FF

Mon 26 Aug 24

OPEN AIR CINEMA - The Greatest Showman (PG)

Enjoy the blockbuster circus musical with friends and family. Please bring your own picnic & garden chair. Hot drinks on sale... more >

Tower Field, Finedon NN9 5EJ

Sun 25 Aug 24

Art Exhibition

This August bank holiday weekend a number of local artists will be exhibiting their work at the Masonic hall in Rushden... more >

Masonic hall, Wellingborough Road, Rushden NN10 9YJ

Sun 25 Aug 24

OPEN AIR CINEMA - Bob Marley: One Love (12A)

Enjoy the bio-pic of the reggae legend with friends and family. Please bring your own picnic & garden chair. Hot drinks on sale... more >

Tower Field, FINEDON NN9 5EJ

Sat 24 Aug 24

OPEN AIR CINEMA - Hot Fuzz (15)

This summer, LUNA FLIX screens great films in the open air for you to picnic with. Enjoy the comedy blockbuster with friends and family... more >

Tower Field, FINEDON NN9 5EJ

Fri 23 Aug 24

Thrapston Beer Festival and Family Fun Day 2024

FREE ENTRY ALL WEEKEND. Thrapston Annual Beer Festival 2024! Friday 23 August 2024, 17:00 start until late on Sunday 25 August 2024... more >

Castle Playing fields, Chancery Lane, Thrapston, Kettering NN14 4JL

Fri 23 Aug 24

Highfields - Open Garden for NGS

Two sheltered mixed courtyard gardens with vibrant colours; granite path winds between lawn borders; formal walled garden with central aquaglobe... more >

Highfields, Towcester NN12 8DS

Sun 18 Aug 24

Monster Truck Nationals

See head-to-head Monster Truck Racing & Freestyle Action with Monster Truck Bus Jumps Enjoy a passenger ride in a full-size Monster Truck Replica... more >

Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA

Sun 18 Aug 24

Classic Car Meet at Saxbys Cider Taproom

Bring your own classic or come and admire other people’s. If you think it’s a classic, we think it’s a classic!... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sat 17 Aug 24

Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 17th August at 2pm

Over 18s only on this tour, please. Entrance is just £20 per person which includes a welcome drink, a talk on the history of how Saxby’s Cider..... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sat 17 Aug 24

Teddy Bear Express

Join us on our Teddy Bear Express There will be train ride for everyone, teddy bear's hospital, craft table and refreshments in the Buffet... more >

Rushden Station, Station Approach, Rushden, Northants NN10 0AW

Sat 17 Aug 24

Dinosaurs in the Park

Dinosaurs in the Park: A Roaring Adventure for the Whole Family This summer, the grounds of Delapre Abbey in Northampton will be transformed into... more >

Delapré Abbey London Road NN4 8AW

Sat 17 Aug 24

Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning with proceeds for the work of Christian Aid Raffle and sales table more >

St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT

Sat 17 Aug 24

OPEN AIR CINEMA - Bridesmaids (15)

Enjoy the hilarious comedy under the stars with girlfriends and family. Please bring own picnic (hot drinks on sale) and own garden chair..... more >

Tower Field, Finedon NN9 5EJ

Fri 16 Aug 24

From Me To Brew Coffee Morning

Come and join us for a slice of cake (or 2) while learning about the From Me To You Charity and help us raise vital funds... more >

Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Duston NN5 6DT

Thu 15 Aug 24

PYO Sunflowers at Saxbys Cider

PYO sunflowers Saxbys Cider bar hot food and drinks plenty of benches more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sat 10 Aug 24

Unversed

Written & Performed by Beckis Cooper Directed by the award-winning Rachel Fowler. Unversed … An eager young actor in the city of London..... more >

The Prebendal Manor House, Nassington PE8 6QG

Sat 10 Aug 24

Rushden Classic Car Show

Over 420 classic cars and a selection of motorbikes will be joining us in the beautiful Hall Park in Rushden, Northants... more >

Hall Park, Rushden NN10 9NG

Sun 4 Aug 24

136 High Street - Open Garden for NGS

Large garden developed by the current owners over the past 20 yrs. Various different planting habitats inc areas designed for shade, sun and..... more >

136 High Street, Irchester NN29 7AB

Sun 4 Aug 24

Northampton Comic Con

Open 10am to 4pm. Come and spend the day immersed in Comic Con culture with lots of people dressed as their favourite characters... more >

The Benham Sports Centre Kings Park Road Northampton NN3 6LL

Sun 4 Aug 24

Ember BBQ at Saxby's Cider

We're teaming up with Ember again to bring you a chilled afternoon of delicious food and great cider... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sun 4 Aug 24

Lakelands Hospice Summer Fete

Lakelands annual Summer Fete is going to be bigger and better than ever this year with over 35 stalls on offer!... more >

Lakelands Hospice Butland Road Corby NN18 8LX

Sat 3 Aug 24

Viva Fiesta Family Fun Day in Walgrave Northampton

VIVA FIESTA FUN DAY Saturday 3rd August 2024 12pm to 5pm Walgrave Village Hall and Field, 1 Newland Road, Northampton, NN6 9PZ Join us for a... more >

Walgrave Village Hall 1 Newland Road Walgrave NN6 9PZ

Sat 3 Aug 24

OPEN AIR CINEMA - Pretty Woman (15)

We are delighted to welcome back Luna Flix for an outdoor screening of the classic Pretty Woman in the spectacular gardens at Lamport Hall... more >

Lamport Hall, LAMPORT NN6 9HD

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Harlestone Heath

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sat 3 Aug 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.