CHURCH OPEN DAYS - MAY -SEPTEMBER Our Medieval Round Church has been welcoming visitors since 1100 AD and in 2024 she is set to fling open her... more >

Church Of The Holy Sepulchre, 1 Church Ln, Northampton NN1 3NL

Sat 4 May 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northamptonshire

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sat 4 May 24

Friday Night Soiree at the Saxbys Taproom with Feast BBQ

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

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Fri 3 May 24

Botany Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

COMMON FLOWERS, MORE COMMON FLOWERS; AND LESS COMMON FLOWERS. Seán Karley, a very knowledgeable botanist, created these talks originally for young..... more >

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

Thu 2 May 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

SET SUBJECT COMPETITION - FINAL The final round where the winners from the previous four rounds of our ‘set subject’ competition compete for the... more >

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

Wed 1 May 24

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

ARROKOTH by Kelsi Singer, South West Research Institute. When New Horizons passed by the most distant object ever examined by mankind, nothing was..... more >

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

Mon 29 Apr 24

Earls Barton Bowls Club

Earls Barton bowls Club are holding an Open Day 11am - 3pm FREE Open Green, with a coach on hand to assist Flat Footwear... more >

The Piece Earls Barton NN6 0NT

Sun 28 Apr 24

Guilsborough Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Enjoy a warm welcome in this village with its very attractive rural setting of rolling hills and reservoirs... more >

Guilsborough Gardens, Guilsborough NN6 8PT

Sun 28 Apr 24

Puccini Remembered

An all-Puccini programme to mark the centenary of Giacomo Puccini's death. more >

St Peter’s Church, Oundle PE8 4EE

Sat 27 Apr 24

Cider & Sausage Fest at Saxby's Taproom with T Bone Afrika All Stars!

SAXBY'S, SAUSAGES & AFRO GROOVE MUSIC TO GET YOU DANCING! T Bone Afrika All Stars are a band who perform sumptuous Afro Groove..... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sat 27 Apr 24

Festival of Power

An action packed weekend of family Drag Racing entertainment including Jet Cars Show and National Drag Racing... more >

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

Fri 26 Apr 24

Zoology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

NATURAL HISTORY SEEN THROUGH MY SMART PHONE by John Smith. A talk showing how I have used an old iPhone 5 to record the wildlife around me; with..... more >

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

Thu 25 Apr 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

UNDERWOOD CUP – FINAL The round where the winning images from the previous three rounds of our pictorial images competition vie for the annual... more >

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

Wed 24 Apr 24

Rosi's Taverna - Open Garden for NGS

An established medium south facing town garden. Kitchen garden intermingles with flowers, shrubs, plenty of fruit trees, soft fruits and vegetables..... more >

Rosi’s Taverna, Kettering NN15 5DT

Sun 21 Apr 24

Briarwood - Open Garden for NGS

A garden for all seasons with quirky original sculptures and many faces. Firstly, a south aspect lawn and borders containing bulbs, shrubs, roses and..... more >

Briarwood, Kettering NN15 5AF

Sun 21 Apr 24

Holdenby House & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Holdenby has a historic Grade I listed garden. The inner garden inc Rosemary Vereys renowned Elizabethan Garden and Rupert Golbys Pond Garden and..... more >

Holdenby House & Gardens, Northampton NN6 8DJ

Sun 21 Apr 24

Spring Craft Market

After the success of our Christmas Fair, we are excited to announce that we will be holding our first 'Spring Craft Market' on Sunday... more >

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

Sun 21 Apr 24

Cottesbrooke Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Award-winning gardens by Geoffrey Jellicoe, Dame Sylvia Crowe, James Alexander-Sinclair, and more recently Arne Maynard and Angel Collins... more >

Cottesbrooke Hall Gardens, Northampton NN6 8PF

Sun 21 Apr 24

Art Exhibition and Picture Sale

Art Exhibition and Picture Sale An exhibition of artworks bequeathed and donated to St Peters Church for sale for church funds An interesting... more >

St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT

Sat 20 Apr 24

CANCELLED - General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

CANCELLED - FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND OPEN DAY. A day to celebrate the NNHS and its work and sections... more >

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

Sat 20 Apr 24

Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 20th April 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 came..... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sat 20 Apr 24

Big Barn Sale at Saxbys Cider on 19th & 20th April

Come and bag yourself a bargain at the Big Barn Sale on the cider yard at Saxbys Cider. Everything is from a local, friendly family-run property..... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Fri 19 Apr 24

Geology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

EXPLORING FOR THE NEW ION AGE: ELECTRIC VEHICLES, BATTERIES AND THEIR SOURCE MINERALS. Don Munn will talk about the geological sources and occurrence..... more >

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

Thu 18 Apr 24

Health & Wellbeing Talk - Gut Health & IBS Recovery

Resolve your Gut Issues. Restore your health for life! Gain some expert insights, plus top tips and advice about Gut Health from the co-founders..... more >

Duston Community Centre Pendle Road NN5 6DT

Thu 18 Apr 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

INTO THE THRONE ROOM OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS by George Robertson DPAG. A photographic record of a journey into the remote regions of Gilgit-Baltistan..... more >

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

Wed 17 Apr 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

THE PMS ERNIE IVES SLIDE COLLECTION (PART 1), led by our own national beetle expert Tim Newton. A rare opportunity to look at the beetle slides in..... more >

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

Tue 16 Apr 24

The Fast Show

Welcome to The Fast Show at Santa Pod Raceway, the first performance and modified car event on the Santa Pod calendar... more >

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

Sun 14 Apr 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 4LQ

Sun 14 Apr 24

Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience

Dobbies is inviting plant enthusiasts and foodies alike to a brand new Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience, giving each attendee a planter worth... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sat 13 Apr 24

Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience

Dobbies is inviting plant enthusiasts and foodies alike to a brand new Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience, giving each attendee a planter worth... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sat 13 Apr 24

Book and Jigsaw Sale

Book and Jigsaw sale with CDs Lots of second hand books Coffee Morning with raffle Free entry Proceeds for Christian Aid more >

St Peters Church , Church Street Irthlingborough NN9 5FT

Sat 13 Apr 24

General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BETWEEN THE 1890S AND 1930S, PART 2. Historic images taken from large format glass plates originally taken by NNHS society members... more >

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

Thu 11 Apr 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

SET SUBJECT COMPETITION A themed competition for up to three images per member per round. This round to illustrate “Open Space”. Round 4 of 4. more >

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

Wed 10 Apr 24

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

30pm TELESCOPIC TOPICS A meeting comprising member contributions on various astronomy themes. Your chance to show the section observations you..... more >

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

Mon 8 Apr 24

Meteorology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

The global community have been talking about CLIMATE CHANGE for several decades but still many people deny its existence which undermines efforts to... more >

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

Sun 7 Apr 24

Spring Wedding Fair

We have over 30 local suppliers joining us, who can't wait to help plan your wedding. We have bridalwear, jewellery, catering, cakes, decor,..... more >

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

Sun 7 Apr 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 7 Apr 24

Spring Wedding Fair

Congratulations on your engagement! It's an exciting time and there's lots to think about, which is where we come in..... more >

Rushden Goods Shed John Clark Way Rushden NN10 0FW

Sun 7 Apr 24

Grow How - Lawn care makeover for Spring

Dobbies is inviting gardening enthusiasts to its free Grow How session, providing expert advice on how to care for your lawn as the weather warms up... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sat 6 Apr 24

Grow How - Lawn care makeover for Spring

Dobbies is inviting gardening enthusiasts to its free Grow How session, providing expert advice on how to care for your lawn as the weather warms up... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sat 6 Apr 24

ABBA Tribute Band Sensation

EVERYONE WELCOME About The Performance Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and... more >

Stahl Theatre Oundle Peterborough PE8 4EJ

Fri 5 Apr 24

Friday Night Soiree at the Saxbys Taproom with Yellow Bus Burgers

Join us in our taproom and cider yard from 5pm - 9pm for early drinks and Burgers from Yellow Bus Co. Tables are available on a first come first..... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Fri 5 Apr 24

Botany Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

FERNS. Sean Karley will give a talk about an important group of plants which do not have flowers. more >

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

Thu 4 Apr 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

STEVE MYALL EFIAP/B BPE5. As a photographic challenge Steve approached people in the street to ask if he could take their portrait there & then... more >

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

Wed 3 Apr 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

MICROSCOPY OF WOOD by Mike Asquith and Mike Gibson. The study of wood under the microscope gives a number of challenges... more >

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

Tue 2 Apr 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 1 Apr 24

Seedling

Seedling returns to Northampton and Corby this Spring with Helen Crevel’s original audio piece now installed alongside a new audio piece for children... more >

Northampton – Gatherings Unit, Upper Mall, Grosvenor Centre 2 Union Street, Northampton NN1 2EW

Mon 1 Apr 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.