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

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

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Northampton

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sat 3 Aug 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northamptonshire

Ultimate Street Car

USC - Ultimate Street Car Car Show on Fri 2nd to Sun 4th August 2024 USC at Santa Pod Raceway is the Largest, Loudest, Hottest and Fastest... more >

Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX

Fri 2 Aug 24

Friday Night Soiree at the Saxbys Taproom with Hyde Dhaba

Join us in our taproom and cider yard from 5pm - 9pm for early drinks + food from Hyde Dhaba. Tables are available on a first come first served..... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Fri 2 Aug 24

Nonsuch - Open Garden for NGS

acre country garden within a conservation boundary stone wall. Mature trees, enhanced by many rare and unusual shrubs and perennial plants... more >

Nonsuch, Wellingborough NN9 5NL

Sun 28 Jul 24

Northampton and Lamport Railway - Kids for a Quid!

Bring the family along for a lovely train ride through the Northamptonshire countryside when all under 16s ride for just £1!... more >

Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA

Sun 28 Jul 24

The Green Patch - Open Garden for NGS

The Green Patch is a 2½ acre, Green Flag award-winning community garden, nestled in the heart of England... more >

The Green Patch, Kettering NN16 0LU

Sun 28 Jul 24

Concert in the Park

The Friends of West Hunsbury Parks, in collaboration with West Hunsbury Parish Council, are organising a first Concert in the Park, for Saturday 27th... more >

Hunsbury Hill Country Park (Play Area Meadow), off Hunsbury Hill Road NN4 9UW

Sat 27 Jul 24

Summer Fair St Peters Church Irthlingborough

Summer Fair Lots of attractions including Bottle/chocolate/soft toy tombolas , a raffle , books stall , craft and card stalls , bric a brac... more >

St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT

Sat 27 Jul 24

Bug Jam Festival

Bug Jam Festival 37 26 to 28 July 2024 at Santa Pod Raceway The Pod's original and best Summer fest!... more >

Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington NN29 7DX

Thu 25 Jul 24

Maidwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

A friendly village with horses exercising daily and often sheep being herded through. The gardens opening are varied with many flowering plants and..... more >

Maidwell Gardens, Northampton NN6 9JF

Sun 21 Jul 24

Woodcote Villa - Open Garden for NGS

In a much admired location, this stunning canal side garden has a large variety of plants, styles, structures and unusual bygones... more >

Woodcote Villa, Northampton NN6 7EW

Sun 21 Jul 24

Ford Show

The Ford Show Car Show on Sunday 21st July 2024 at Santa Pod Raceway The Ford Show is more than just your average car show, with Ford only RWYB,... more >

Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX

Sun 21 Jul 24

C2C Grows - Community Allotment Garden - Open Garden for NGS

C2C Grows is a community allotment project run by the charity C2C Social Action. The project offers social and therapeutic horticultural sessions for..... more >

C2C Grows - Community Allotment Garden, Northampton NN2 6RP

Sun 21 Jul 24

Afternoon Teas and Cream Teas with Live Music in the Marquee

Enjoy delicious full Afternoon teas or wonderful cream teas whilst listening to the Live Music of Bob's Little Big Band - in our huge marquee... more >

Draughton NN6 9JQ

Sun 21 Jul 24

Northampton & Lamport Railway - Cream Tea Specials

Enjoy a luxurious Cream Tea in first class style as you gently roll through the Northamptonshire countryside!... more >

Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA

Sun 21 Jul 24

Cream Teas

Cream Teas. We will be serving Cream Teas in Pitsford Village Hall on Sundays 21st July and 18th August 2024... more >

PITSFORD VILLAGE HALL NN6 9AD

Sun 21 Jul 24

Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning with scones jam and cream Also a raffle Proceeds for the work of Christian Aid more >

St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT

Sat 20 Jul 24

Mustang Nationals

The Mustang Nationals Saturday 20th July 2024 at Santa Pod Raceway Celebrating Ponies at the Pod! New for 2024!... more >

Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX

Sat 20 Jul 24

Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 20th July 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 20 Jul 24

Health & Wellbeing Talk - Life after an organ transplant

Join us for an inspiring and free talk by Karen, a gold medal winner at the World Transplant Games. hear her incredible story of triumph and..... more >

Duston Community Centre Pendle Road NN5 6DT

Thu 18 Jul 24

u3a Kettering - Introducing the Tudors with Nursery Rhymes

u3a Kettering Monthly Meeting Introducing the Tudors with Nursery Rhymes Sandy Leon presents: Nursery rhymes, a traditional poem or song for... more >

The Eden Centre, 21 Montagu Street, Kettering NN16 8XG

Tue 16 Jul 24

Environmentally Green Fair

Lots of different green ideas. Honey for sale Bramshill Bakes (variety of cakes with also vegan and gluten free choices... more >

All Saints Church Community Hall NN16 9RR

Sat 13 Jul 24

Brackley Jubilee Choir - 'In The Mood'

Get ‘IN THE MOOD’ and join Brackley Jubilee Choir for a concert of light music, including ‘Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo’ by Joseph Horovitz and... more >

St Peter’s Church, Church Road, Brackley, Northants. NN13 7BB

Sat 13 Jul 24

Local Producers Summer Fair 12-5pm

Loads of stalls from local producers, including beer, cheese, candles, honey, cakes, jewellery, soft furnishings, gifts etc plus the taproom and shop... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sun 7 Jul 24

Full English Breakfast

Full English Breakfast in Pitsford Village Hall on Sunday 7th July. Please note new time 9:30 until 11:30am - still only £5... more >

PITSFORD VILLAGE HALL NN6 9AD

Sun 7 Jul 24

A Magical Summer Craft Fair

Exciting Summer Event ! After the success last years fairy fair., we are having a magical Summer Craft fair... more >

The Umbrella Fair Pavilion, Race Course Kettering Road NN1 4LG

Sun 7 Jul 24

The GUS Band Summer Concert

Join The GUS Band at the beautiful, quintessentially English, setting of St Mary the Virgin Church, Titchmarsh, for a relaxed summer evening of... more >

St Mary the Virgin Church Titchmarsh Kettering NN14 3DB

Sat 6 Jul 24

Church Festival

A weekend of celebration in the charming, mainly 12th century building of St. Mary's Church, Woodnewton, is planned... more >

St Mary’s Church Woodnewton PE8 5EF

Sat 6 Jul 24

Friday Night Soiree at the Saxbys Taproom with Farmer Lou Hog Roast

Join us in our taproom and cider yard from 5pm - 9pm for early drinks and a BBQ from Farmer Lou. Tables are available on a first come first served..... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Fri 5 Jul 24

Coffee Morning - and have a Dabble at various Crafts

The Arts, Sports & Leisure committee is hosting this coffee morning when three crafts will be demonstrated throughout the morning: Dorset Buttons,... more >

WI House, 71 Park View, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7UZ

Fri 5 Jul 24

Dragstalgia

Dragstalgia Fri 5th to Sun 7th July 2024 A vintage lifestyle weekend dedicated to race cars, bikes and hot rods from a bygone era... more >

Santa Pod Raceway Airfield Road Podington NN29 7DX

Thu 4 Jul 24

Yardley Hastings Open Gardens

14 Gardens will be open to delight and inspire, in aid of St Andrew's Church. Cottage and more formal gardens, established and new planting,..... more >

Yardley Hastings NN7 1EX

Sun 30 Jun 24

1940's Evening Dance

On the evening of Rushden's Armed Forces day on Saturday 29th June we'll be holding a 1940's themed dance in the Goods... more >

Rushden Goods Shed John Clark Way Rushden NN10 0FW

Sat 29 Jun 24

1940's Autumn Dance

1940's Dance in support of Rushden's Armed Forces Day in the Rushden Goods Shed featuring the Blitz Dancers and Neil Richardson... more >

Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, Northants, NN10 0AU Station Approach NN10 0AW

Sat 29 Jun 24

Wappenham Beer, Cider & Music Festival

Welcome to the Wappenham Beer, Cider & Music Festival! Join us at Wappenham Farm for a day filled with great music, tasty drinks, and good vibes... more >

WAPPENHAM TOWCESTER NN12 8SN

Fri 28 Jun 24

Corby Male Voice Choir

Corby Male Voice Choir sing. more >

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

Fri 28 Jun 24

Archaeology/History Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

NORTHAMPTON TOWN HALL AND ITS SCULPTURES. Our Town Hall, designed by Edward William Godwin and later extended by Jeffery and Holding deserves a..... more >

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

Thu 27 Jun 24

Circus CORTEX at CORBY

Come along and witness a unique, fun for all the family performance. 5 Star reviews from all locations!... more >

West Glebe Park, Cottingham Rd, Corby. Northamptonshire. NN17 1SZ

Wed 26 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Brackley Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Brackley Methodist Church, High Street, Brackley NN13 7ZX

Mon 24 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

BMW Show

BMW Show Sunday 23rd June 2024 at Santa Pod Raceway with Saturday Night Special RWYB on 22nd June 2024 The BMW Car Show at Santa Pod Raceway... more >

Santa Pod Raceway Podington Northants NN29 7DX

Sun 23 Jun 24

Long Buckby Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Nine gardens in the historic village of Long Buckby inc three new gardens. We have been busy creating new borders, features and extensively..... more >

Long Buckby Gardens, Northampton NN6 7RE

Sun 23 Jun 24

Bands in the Pleasure Park

Kettering Town Silver Band will play in the Bandstand at the Rockingham Rd Pleasure Park, Kettering or in All Saints Church opposite if... more >

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

Sun 23 Jun 24

Northampton Philharmonic Choir present Spirits and Souls

Join us for two contrasting works. Bob Chilcott’s “A Little Jazz Mass” is a unique and engaging piece that combines the traditional Latin Mass..... more >

St Matthew’s Church, 27a The Drive, Northampton NN1 4RY

Sat 22 Jun 24

Irthlingborough Open Gardens

20 beautiful gardens open . Come and experience our Summer gardens, including a sub tropical garden, leafy backyards, vistas over the Nene Valley,..... more >

Irthlingborough NN9 5FT

Sat 22 Jun 24

Flore Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Flore gardens have been open since 1963 as part of the Flore Flower Festival. The partnership with the NGS started in 1992 with openings every yr..... more >

Flore Gardens, Northampton NN7 4LS

Sat 22 Jun 24

All Day 80s Party at Saxbys Cider Taproom

Our taproom will be open all afternoon with seating inside and out. We will be playing all the best 80s tunes all afternoon, plus get your ticket..... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sat 22 Jun 24

Geology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

THE SPRINGS AND WELLS OF NORTHAMPTON: Where Geology and People Meet. Bob Purser will look at how local geology has interacted with Northampton’s need..... more >

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

Thu 20 Jun 24

Health & Wellbeing Talk - Arthritis Self management and you

We are pleased to be able to bring you this talk on Arthritis, Self management and you. Marc Williams from Arthritis Action will be on hand to talk..... more >

Duston Community Centre Pendle Road NN5 6DT

Thu 20 Jun 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.