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

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northamptonshire

Northampton and Lamport Railway - Easter Specials

Hop on board our Easter Egg Specials at the NLR over the Easter weekend. Steam train rides* on Sun 31st March and Mon 1st April... more >

Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA

Sun 31 Mar 24

Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 30th March 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 30 Mar 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 30 Mar 24

Cynthia Spencer's Easter Trail

Calling all families of Northampton! Come along and find the hidden Spencer Bunny’s and win an Easter Egg... more >

Bradlaugh Fields Barn Northampton NN2 7NX

Fri 29 Mar 24

Easter Eggstravaganza

Hop into Easter Fun at Wicksteed Park! Join us for an egg-citing Easter Extravaganza from the 29th of March until the 14th of April where you can..... more >

Wicksteed Park NN15 6NJ

Fri 29 Mar 24

Archaeology/History Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

THE EASTER 1998 FLOODING OF ST JAMES. Easter 1998 saw over 2400 properties flooded in the St James area... more >

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

Thu 28 Mar 24

Easter Bunny breakfast

Dobbies is hosting an egg-citing Easter Bunny Breakfast. From March 28 to April 1, families with children aged 3-10 can indulge in a delicious..... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Thu 28 Mar 24

Easter Bunny breakfast

Dobbies is hosting an egg-citing Easter Bunny Breakfast. From March 28 to April 1, families with children aged 3-10 can indulge in a delicious..... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Thu 28 Mar 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

CORNWALL CUP A competition for members to submit natural history photos, as per PAGB rules 2018. Up to three projected images per member per round..... more >

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

Wed 27 Mar 24

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

ASTRONOMICAL IMAGING by a leading expert Nik Szymanek. Nik is a world-famous expert on processing Astronomy images... more >

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

Mon 25 Mar 24

Easter Craft Fair with Easter Bonnet Competition and Workshops

Another fabulous, festive family fair at the Umbrella fair Pavilion. We are on the Racecourse on the Kettering road, opposite the Picturedome... more >

Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road NN1 4LG

Sun 24 Mar 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 24 Mar 24

Aldwincle Litter Pick

Spend a useful hour or two helping us tidy up our environment after nasty fly-tippers and carefree litterers… The Aldwincle Annual Litter Pick takes... more >

Aldwincle, Kettering NN14 3

Sat 23 Mar 24

Brackley Jubilee Choir - EASTER CONCERT

On Saturday 23rd March 2024 @ 7.30pm, St Peter’s Church, Brackley - FAURE'S REQUIEM & CANTIQUE de ST RACINE accompanied by Organist: Jonathan..... more >

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

Sat 23 Mar 24

Fly Casting and Fly Tying Tuition

Low cost coaching in fly casting and fly tying, provided by Mid Northants Trout Fishers' Association MNTFA... more >

Pitsford Fishing Lodge, Brixworth Rd, Holcot, Near Northampton NN6 9SJ

Sat 23 Mar 24

Easter Egg Hunt

Come and join the fun. Fundraising Easter Egg Hunt, cakes and drinks available and some fun games to try, only £3 per entry and a prize for each..... more >

Hawkes Hut, Grantown Close, Kettering NN15 5DJ

Sat 23 Mar 24

Share Photography Exhibition

Share Photography will be exhibiting again at the beautiful Yarrow Gallery in Oundle. There will be over 100 images to come and view... more >

Yarrow Gallery 2 Glapthorn Road, Oundle PE8 4JF

Fri 22 Mar 24

Geology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

THE GEOMORPHOLOGY AND SEDIMENTOLOGY OF DESERTS We are delighted to welcome Professor Ian Livingstone, Emeritus Professor of Physical Geography at The... more >

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

Thu 21 Mar 24

Health & Wellbeing Talk - Living with Diabetes

Working in partnership with St Luke's PPG, Duston Parish Council is pleased to bring you our next topic on Living with Diabetes... more >

Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Duston NN5 6DT

Thu 21 Mar 24

Night of the Stars with Sandy Smith

After her resounding success and back by popular demand, Sandy Smith is returning with Night of the Stars Leighton Buzzard Library... more >

Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre Lake Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RX

Thu 21 Mar 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 3 of 3 more >

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

Wed 20 Mar 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

PRACTICAL ENTOMOLOGY by Kevin Rowley. An evening learning how to identify aquatic insects using specimens and keys written by Kev himself... more >

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

Tue 19 Mar 24

The Knightley Singers Social Evening and Concert

On Monday 18th March we are holding an informal concert and social evening at the Daventry Methodist Church, Goldings Close... more >

Daventry Methodist Church NN11 4FH

Mon 18 Mar 24

Handel's SAMSON

Wonderful dramatic Choral work with four exciting young soloists, and the local choir Village Voices led by Ian Clarke, with Organist Richard... more >

All Saints’ Church, Church Street, Brixworth, Northampton NN6 9BZ

Sat 16 Mar 24

Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 16th March 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 16 Mar 24

General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BETWEEN THE 1890S AND 1930S, PART 1. 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 14 Mar 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

INSTANT DIGITAL IMAGE BATTLE Our annual photo matching competition with Northampton Camera Club. An invited judge will join us for an entertaining..... more >

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

Wed 13 Mar 24

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

MEDIEVAL ASTRONOMY by Mike Leggett. What went on in earlier centuries to bring astronomy to the fore. In the medieval world, from about 500 to 1500,..... more >

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

Mon 11 Mar 24

Northampton and Lamport Railway - Mothers Day Cream Tea Specials

Looking for an alternative Mother Day treat? Why not travel in style with the Northampton and Lamport Railway’s Cream Tea Special?... more >

Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA

Sun 10 Mar 24

Community & Wellbeing Information Day

Join us for a centre full of stalls offering help & advice. Lots of info about local services, assisted living and wellbeing plus what's on in..... more >

Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Duston NN5 6DT

Sat 9 Mar 24

Botany Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

ABERRANT BOTANIST DOWN UNDER. Sean Karley, an expert Botanist and keen caver will give a talk combining Botany and Speleology in the botanically rich..... more >

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

Thu 7 Mar 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 Express Northampton - South, an IHG Hotel, Loake Cl, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 5EZ

Thu 7 Mar 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 “Fruit”... more >

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

Wed 6 Mar 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

DIFFERENT TYPES OF MICROSCOPE ILLUMINATION, by Mike Asquith. The type of illumination chosen to use with a microscope slide depends on the subject..... more >

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

Tue 5 Mar 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 4 Mar 24

Little Seedlings

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club session will show children aged 4-10 how to make the most of their outdoor and patio space by growing soft fruits... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sun 3 Mar 24

Little Seedlings

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club session will show children aged 4-10 how to make the most of their outdoor and patio space by growing soft fruits... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sun 3 Mar 24

Meteorology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Meteorology Section AGM followed by a discussion on METHANE in the atmosphere, what is happening? Why is it increasing so quickly? more >

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

Sun 3 Mar 24

Full English Breakfast

Full English Breakfast on Sunday 3rd March 10:30am until 12:30pm (last orders 12:15pm) includes Tea/Coffee/Toast - help yourself to refills... more >

PITSFORD VILLAGE HALL NN6 9AD

Sun 3 Mar 24

Baby and Children's Items Pre-Loved Market

BARGAINS Clothes, shoes, toys, books and games Prams, Moses baskets and accessories Come along and make a successful event Sunday 3rd March... more >

Desborough Leisure Centre Ironwood Avenue, Desborough NN14 2JJ

Sun 3 Mar 24

Grow How

Dobbies’ Grow How session will be a live 10-to-15-minute demonstration, showing residents how to make the most of their outdoor and patio space by... more >

Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6UJ

Sat 2 Mar 24

Grow How

Dobbies’ Grow How session will be a live 10-to-15-minute demonstration, showing residents how to make the most of their outdoor and patio space by... more >

Newport Pagnel Road, Wootton NN4 6HP

Sat 2 Mar 24

Archaeology/History Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BETWEEN THE 1890S AND 1930S. 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 29 Feb 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

PAGB 2023 GB CUP SLIDESHOWS (OPEN & NATURE) & 2023 OPEN PDI CLUB COMPETITION FOR SMALL CLUBS. An evening to view some of the best colour and mono..... more >

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

Wed 28 Feb 24

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

TELESCOPIC TOPICS Please see the 8th January entry for meeting details. Guests are welcome. more >

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

Mon 26 Feb 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 25 Feb 24

Boughton House - Open Garden for NGS

The Northamptonshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch. The garden opening inc opportunities to see the historic walled garden and herbaceous..... more >

Boughton House, Kettering NN14 1BJ

Sun 25 Feb 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.