MONOPOD COMPETITION The last meeting of our 2023-24 programme is our annual set subject competition depicting religious subjects from any faith... more >

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

Wed 19 Jun 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

MY FAVOURITE MICROSCOPY & WILDLIFE BOOKS led by Tim Newton. We all have a favourite book(s) we turn to when we wish to identify a sample or sighting... more >

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

Tue 18 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Towcester Rock Choir

Are you looking to find a local choir to join? Your friendly local Towcester choir is run by Northamptonshire based musician Liga Milune... more >

Town Hall, 86 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BS

Tue 18 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northamptonshire

Rosearie-de-la-Nymph - Open Garden for NGS

We have been developing this romantic garden for about 20 yrs and now have over 1800 roses, inc English, French and Italian varieties... more >

Rosearie-de-la-Nymph, Northampton NN3 7UE

Sun 16 Jun 24

Dodford Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Dodford is a charming small village in a very peaceful location. This new and evolving group, based around the beautiful 1½ acre garden at Dodford..... more >

Dodford Gardens, Northampton NN7 4SX

Sun 16 Jun 24

Northampton and Lamport Railway - Fathers Day - Dads go FREE

Treat Dad this Father's Day to a STEAM TRAIN ride at the Northampton and Lamport Railway, where all Dads ride FREE when accompanied by other... more >

Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA

Sun 16 Jun 24

Father's Day Ploughman's on the Pacer

This Father's Day treat Dad to a Ploughman's Lunch on the Pacer Train. Tickets include a ride on our diesel train while you eat your..... more >

Rushden Railway Station Approach John Clark Way NN10 0AW

Sun 16 Jun 24

Northampton and 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 16 Jun 24

Ford Show Reloaded

The Fast Show Reloaded Car Show NOW on Saturday 15th June 2024 at Santa Pod Raceway Fast Show fans can rejoice as Fast Show Reloaded is back with... more >

Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA

Sat 15 Jun 24

General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

A VIRTUAL JOURNEY ALONG THE GREENWICH MERIDIAN FROM PEACEHAVEN TO TUNSTALL. A pictorial tour of the Greenwich Meridian on its travels through..... more >

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

Thu 13 Jun 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

A TRIPTYCH ON THE SUBJECT OF SPRING An opportunity to show photographs on the subject of spring and present them as a triptych. more >

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

Wed 12 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Northampton Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Northampton Rock Choir... more >

Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5FZ

Tue 11 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

THE GAIA SPACE TELESCOPE by Dr Floor van Leeuwen – Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge. DrFloor van Leeuwen is manager for the photometric data..... more >

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

Mon 10 Jun 24

Old Rectory, Quinton - Open Garden for NGS

A contemporary 3 acre rectory garden designed by multi-award-winning designer, Anoushka Feiler. Taking the Old Rectory's C18 history and its..... more >

Old Rectory, Quinton, Northampton NN7 2ED

Sun 9 Jun 24

Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Kelmarsh Hall is an elegant Palladian house set in glorious Northamptonshire countryside with highly regarded gardens, which are the work of Nancy... more >

Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens, Northampton NN6 9LY

Sun 9 Jun 24

Spratton Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

As well as attractive cottage gardens alongside old Northampton stone houses, Spratton also has unusual gardens, inc those showing good use of a... more >

Spratton Gardens, Spratton NN6 8HP

Sun 9 Jun 24

Harpole Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Harpole is an attractive village nestling at the foot of Harpole Hills with many houses built of local sandstone... more >

Harpole Gardens, Harpole NN7 4BX

Sun 9 Jun 24

16 Leys Avenue - Open Garden for NGS

A town garden with two water features, plus a stream and a pond flanked by a 12ft clinker-built boat. There are six raised beds and an area of sweet..... more >

16 Leys Avenue, Desborough NN14 2PY

Sun 9 Jun 24

Hostellarie - Open Garden for NGS

Hostellarie is a long town garden divided into rooms. Lawns and grass paths lead you through varied colour borders, ponds and water features... more >

Hostellarie, Desborough NN14 2PT

Sun 9 Jun 24

The Retro Show

Retro Show Sunday 9th June 2024 at Santa Pod Raceway This static show is a celebration of vehicles from yesteryear... more >

Santa Pod Raceway Airfield Road, Podington NN29 7DX

Sun 9 Jun 24

Lamport Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Home of the Isham family for over 400 yrs, the extensive herbaceous borders complement the Elizabethan bowling lawns, together with topiary from the... more >

Lamport Hall, Northampton NN6 9HD

Sat 8 Jun 24

Geddington Green Fair

The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature... more >

Church Hill, Geddington NN14 1AH

Sat 8 Jun 24

Syresham Open Gardens

Gardens will be open in the village of Syresham as part of our Village Celebration Day. Morning Coffee, Lunches and Afternoon Tea will be available..... more >

Syresham, Near Brackley NN13

Sat 8 Jun 24

Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday8th June 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 8 Jun 24

Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning with cakes , Tombola , Raffle and Bric a Brac Proceed for Aid Shipment to Sierra Leone more >

St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT

Sat 8 Jun 24

Titchmarsh House - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens are spread over 4½ acres with formal and wild areas, a hedged quiet garden, and inc collections of naturalised bulbs, irises, peonies,... more >

Titchmarsh House, Titchmarsh NN14 3DA

Sat 8 Jun 24

Ravensthorpe Village Hall Craft & Gift Fair

Get ready for a treat at the up and coming craft and gift fair extravaganza! There will be a treasure trove of stalls offering a range of items from..... more >

1 High Street Ravensthorpe Northampton NN6 8EH

Sat 8 Jun 24

The National Hamster Council 75th Anniversary Show

The NATIONAL HAMSTER COUNCIL is holding its 75th Anniversary show on June 8th 2024. It will be held at Kilsby Village Hall... more >

Kilsby village hall Rugby road Kilsby Rugby CV23 8XX

Sat 8 Jun 24

A FREE Field trip to Fineshade Woods to search for Chequered Skipper

Join us for an out-of-county field trip to Forestry England’s Fineshade Wood. Located north of Corby, the wood offers a picturesque setting for our..... more >

FE Fineshade woods NN17 3BB

Sat 8 Jun 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 and Indian Street Food from Hyde Dhaba... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Fri 7 Jun 24

Botany Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

ABERRANT BOTANIST IN CATALUNYA Seán Karley will talk about flowers he saw on his visit to Catalunya, and other things that chanced along as well. more >

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

Thu 6 Jun 24

Northamptonshire Bonsai Society - Annual Show

Northamptonshire Bonsai Society are putting on their annual show. Come along and see what we are doing... more >

Weston Favell Parish Hall, Booth Lane South, Northampton NN3 3NS

Thu 6 Jun 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

COLOUR AND MONOCHROME PRINT FINALS Today the winners from the previous three rounds of our Print competitions battle for the annual trophy... more >

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

Wed 5 Jun 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

MAKING VIDEOS THROUGH THE MICROSCOPE by John Smith. A sequel to John's remarkable presentation last year... more >

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

Tue 4 Jun 24

Creaton in Bloom

Creaton in Bloom has been running in beautiful rural Northamptonshire for over 20 years and is based around an open gardens afternoon, but combines... more >

The Green, Creaton NN6 8ND

Sun 2 Jun 24

Vauxhall Show

The Vauxhall Show Car Show on Sunday 2nd June 2024 at Santa Pod Raceway With Run What Ya Brung on Saturday 1st June 2024 Vauxhalls take over... more >

Airfield Road, Podington Northants NN29 7DX

Sun 2 Jun 24

Northampton Colour Run

A 5k fun run, where participants get covered in different coloured paint on the course. We welcome all ages and abilities - you can choose whether..... more >

Overstone Park Sywell Road Overstone Northampton NN6 0AB

Sun 2 Jun 24

67-69 High Street - Open Garden for NGS

acre rear garden of C17 cottage (not open). Early spring garden with snowdrops and hellebores, summer and autumn mixed borders, many obelisks and..... more >

67-69 High Street, Finedon NN9 5JN

Sun 2 Jun 24

Ravensthorpe Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Attractive village in Northamptonshire uplands near to Ravensthorpe reservoir and Top Ardles Wood Woodland Trust which have bird watching and picnic... more >

Ravensthorpe Gardens, Ravensthorpe NN6 8ES

Sun 2 Jun 24

Walgrave Open Gardens

Village Open Gardens. Approximately 10 individual gardens. Various sizes. A variety of styles including formal and wildlife gardens... more >

Walgrave Northamptonshire NN6 9PZ

Sat 1 Jun 24

Gluten-free Beer & Cider Festival by Northamptonshire Coeliac Group

Gluten-free Beer & Cider Festival organised by the Northamptonshire Coeliac Group. Live band and gluten-free food stall more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sat 1 Jun 24

Northampton & Lamport Railway - Model Weekend

Trains of all sizes come together for 2 days of action-packed fun! Full-sized steam and heritage diesel trains rides 10am-3pm (passenger trains..... more >

Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA

Sat 1 Jun 24

Coffee Morning, Holy Cross Church

A warm welcome awaits you to our monthly Coffee Morning with homemade cakes, a raffle & company. This month we also have much loved plants to..... more >

Collingtree Rd., Milton Malsor, Northampton. NN7 3AT

Sat 1 Jun 24

Taproom afternoons at Saxby's Cider

Our taproom will be open all afternoon with seating inside and out. Take your dog out for a walk and pop in and see us... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sat 1 Jun 24

Oundle Bowling Club - OPEN DAYS 2024

Oundle Bowling Club are holding an OPEN DAYS: Saturday 1st June 9am - 5pm Sunday 2nd June 9am - 12 noon FREE and Fun!... more >

Occupation Road Oundle PE 8 4RU PE8 4RU

Sat 1 Jun 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NIGHT An evening where members can show their photographs taken in Northamptonshire’s parks and country parks... more >

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

Wed 29 May 24

Tiffield Open Gardens

TIFFIELD Open Gardens. Tiffield NN12 8AB Monday 27th May Noon onwards til 1700hrs Now in its 22nd year Tiffield opens many gardens throughout the..... more >

Tiffield NN12 8AB

Mon 27 May 24

Titchmarsh House - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens are spread over 4½ acres with formal and wild areas, a hedged quiet garden, and inc collections of naturalised bulbs, irises, peonies,... more >

Titchmarsh House, Titchmarsh NN14 3DA

Mon 27 May 24

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Meeting Cancelled, next meeting is Monday 10th June 2024. more >

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

Mon 27 May 24

East Haddon Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The pretty village of East Haddon dates back to the Norman invasion. The oldest surviving building is St Mary's, a C12 church... more >

East Haddon Gardens, Northampton NN6 8BT

Mon 27 May 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.