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A free summer beach will transform Northampton's Market Square into a seaside destination throughout the school holidays. Running from 31 July until 31 August, the month-long attraction will feature sand, deckchairs, buckets and spades, palm trees and beach-themed decorations, creating the perfect place for families to relax, play and enjoy a taste of summer in the town centre. A range ... Read More
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A free summer beach will transform Northampton's Market Square into a seaside destination throughout the school holidays. Running from 31 July until 31 August, the month-long attraction will feature sand, deckchairs, buckets and spades, palm trees and beach-themed decorations, creating the perfect place for families to relax, play and enjoy a taste of summer in the town centre. A range ... Read More
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Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout August Stanwick Lakes are running Pond Dipping sessions for children and families. It's a fantastic way to spend time, exploring the fascinating creatures that live beneath the surface of the lakes. Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this summer! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come ... Read More
£4.50
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Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this summer! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that live in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes! After a safety briefing and an introduction to the creatures we’re likely to find, we’ll head to the pond dipping platform where you will ... Read More
£4.50
Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this summer! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that live in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes! After a safety briefing and an introduction to the creatures we’re likely to find, we’ll head to the pond dipping platform where you will ... Read More
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This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More Quantum Theatre are back with an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves in all sorts of scrapes, caught In a ... Read More
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Join us at Volta Books as we mark 100 years of Winnie the Pooh. Browse the display explaining how the cuddly bear went from being Canadian, to being called Edward, before becoming Winnie. Snuggle up at 2pm for storytelling, followed by a singalong with birthday cake (whilst stocks last). Complete the day with a preordered bear themed goody bag for ... Read More
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Experience the peak of the British summer with a full day of championship drag racing at Santa Pod. From thunderous race cars to lightning-quick bikes, the variety on track means there’s never a dull moment! Between the track action, explore the pits, grab some trackside food, and soak up the electric atmosphere of Britain’s home of drag racing. Every car, ... Read More
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More 
We know how life-changing it can be for children and families to meet other people who stammer. As part of STAMMAFest 2026, we have created an event for children who stammer, their parents and siblings. Our Family Day aims to get kids and their families excited about stammering and seeing themselves as part of an exciting community! This August, bring ... Read More
£12.50
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THE ACTION-PACKED UK MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS IS MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER FAMILY DAY OUT! See head-to-head Monster Truck Racing & Freestyle Action with Monster Truck Bus Jumps Enjoy a passenger ride in a full-size Monster Truck The Kangaroo Kid ATV Stunt Show World record holding stunt driver Terry Grant Replica Mini Monster Trucks for Children to Drive Drag Racing Action ... Read More
Experience the peak of the British summer with a full day of championship drag racing at Santa Pod. From thunderous race cars to lightning-quick bikes, the variety on track means there’s never a dull moment! Between the track action, explore the pits, grab some trackside food, and soak up the electric atmosphere of Britain’s home of drag racing. Every car, ... Read More
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More |
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This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More |
8 events,
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More
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We will be hosting an end of summer party to see out the summer holidays with a bang! There's something for all ages with: Hot Dogs Ice Pops Arts & Crafts Gardening Bubbles We hope to see you there ! Tues 25th Aug 10am-12:30pm Free, no need to book Blackthorn Community Centre Longmead Court Northampton NN3 8QD
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This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More 
The Funday will offer a wide range of come-and-try activities, giving families free, fun opportunities to be active together. A variety of local sports clubs and organisations will also be in attendance, showcasing what they offer and helping families discover new ways to move more.
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Join us on the 26th August to get creative and celebrate the artistic and independent spirit of our town! St Peter's has been a source of inspiration for artists and craftspeople for centuries. The renowned local painter and muralist Henry Bird pursued a career in the arts after being inspired by the stunning stone carvings inside the church. This FREE ... Read More
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9 events,
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More 
Join us at the Bede House within the grounds of St Mary's Church, Higham Ferrers for a summer of play. There will be all the Lego and Duplo out for the children to create whatever they want, and a range of craft activities too - previously this has included windmill making and glitter tattoos! Drinks and biscuits will also be ... Read More
Free
Join us at the Bede House within the grounds of St Mary's Church, Higham Ferrers for a summer of play. There will be all the Lego and Duplo out for the children to create whatever they want, and a range of craft activities too - previously this has included windmill making and glitter tattoos! Drinks and biscuits will also be ... Read More
£1.00
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7 events,
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More 
CarFest presented by bp is coming to Silverstone! The UK’s biggest family fundraising and motorsports festival is heading to its new home for the 2026 August Bank Holiday. Expect an action-packed weekend of motorsport, live music, family entertainment and appearances from some of the UK’s best-known stars, with headline performances from Tom Jones, CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers and Jessie J, ... Read More
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Join us this summer for a popular daytime night’s sky experience! We’re excited to welcome back two family-friendly shows inside an inflatable planetarium within Stowe House. We Are Aliens – For families – children ages 6+ Explore how our understanding of life on Earth guides the exploration of alien life elsewhere in the Universe. During the show you visit Mars, ... Read More
£6.50
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🌞 Flyby Bars Presents: Summer Special at East Carlton Park 2026 Back bigger, better, and packed with even more summer vibes! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as Summer Special returns to East Carlton Park on Saturday 29th August & Sunday 30th August 2026 🎉 We’re bringing you two full days of incredible food, drinks, music, shopping, hands-on activities, and ... Read More 
Join us at Rushden Station's platform and sample a wide range of our favourite ciders and locally made sausages. Free entry. Cider list to be announced on our website nearer the time For more info email bar@rhts.co.uk 
Introducing a brand-new summer music festival coming to the heart of Northamptonshire. Taking place on 29–30 August 2026 at the stunning Chester House Estate in Irchester, Roseshire Festival brings together two days of live music, entertainment and festival atmosphere. Saturday delivers iconic indie and alternative sounds, while Sunday celebrates feel-good pop and 90s nostalgia. Alongside world-class artists, you can expect ... Read More 
To celebrate 30 years since the official opening of Northampton & Lamport Railway we’re putting on our biggest Gala yet! This special 3-day event will feature: 🚂Guest loco - ex-Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway '27' class 0-6-0 No.52322 🚄An intensive timetable of steam and heritage diesel-hauled passenger trains and demonstration freight trains, including the ironstone tippler wagons. 🎶Live music 🍻 Pop-up ... Read More
£20
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More 
General event details/bio On 29th/30th August, over 300 artists painting simultaneously across Northampton town centre, making Wall Games the largest street art event in Europe. Youth workshops Paint battles/tournament TAR Streetsports mobile sound system Competitions/prizes Northampton BID are providing an app which will have a Map, and location details of the artists painting Artist showcase at The Smokepit on Saturday ... Read More
Free
Take a break from all the shopping opportunities happening in Higham Ferrers today - Town wide garage sale and a Farmers Market - and get some refreshments in the Bede House located within the grounds of St Mary's church. Homemade cake and drinks will be offer for £3.50 per person. Bede House is an accessible building. Limited disabled parking on ... Read More
£3.50
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Antiques and Vintage Fair Sunday 30th & Monday 31st August, 9am-4pm Northamptonshire's premier antiques, vintage and collectors fair organised by Stag Head Events return for two weekends this year. Spanning two days and featuring over 80 stalls of antiques, collectables, furniture, vintage, jewellery, coins, retro, militaria, clocks, toys, vinyl, china, glass, radios, tools, posters and much more! Housed in the ... Read More
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Sunday 30th August | 8am – 12pm (Sellers to arrive from 7:30am) Sellars: £10 per car, £12 per small van Buyers: Entry by donation – no ticket necessary Join us from 8am to 12pm for a morning of bargain hunting! Whether you’re looking to declutter or discover hidden treasures, this is the perfect chance to buy, sell, and explore. Please ... Read More
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More 
Enjoy the last rays of summer in the tranquil setting of the Duchy Barn Gardens nestled in the grounds of Chichele College, Higham Ferrers. Here you will be served a cream tea to raise funds for The Childrens Society. There will also be a raffle. Take time to enjoy the art exhibition which will also be open in the college ... Read More
£6
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8 events,
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More 
The Wall Games Code Breaker challenge is a free to enter, interactive game taking place across Northampton Town Centre. There is a QR code at each of the Wall Games locations listed on the map. Navigate to the locations using the what3words app and then hunt for the QR code Once at the location, using the camera on your phone, ... Read More
Free
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3 events,
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More 
Join us at the Bede House within the grounds of St Mary's Church, Higham Ferrers for a summer of play. There will be all the Lego and Duplo out for the children to create whatever they want, and a range of craft activities too - previously this has included windmill making and glitter tattoos! Drinks and biscuits will also be ... Read More
Free
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2 events,
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More |
2 events,
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More |
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Adventure Cinema returns for 2026 with its biggest and most immersive season yet, bringing the magic of the big screen to the stunning surroundings of Boughton House, Kettering. As part of the UK’s largest outdoor cinema tour, this unforgettable open-air event transforms iconic locations into spectacular cinema settings under the sun and stars. All you have to do is book ... Read More
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More 
Start your artistic adventure this September at the Central Exhibition Launch Party at Lamport Hall! Join us for a exciting evening celebrating the incredible creative talent of Northamptonshire and Rutland. Enjoy delicious food, live music, and the chance to explore an exciting selection of original art in the beautiful surroundings of Lamport Hall. Discover and purchase original works from most ... Read More
£2
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7 events,
This September, we invite you to step beyond the familiar and explore a world of creativity waiting to be discovered across Northamptonshire and Rutland. Northants & Rutland Open Studios is more than an art festival – it is an opportunity to explore hidden studios, beautiful villages, bustling towns, country gardens, galleries, and creative spaces, while meeting the artists who make ... Read More
Free
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More 
Returning to Northampton! Shop through thousands of unique, one of a kind piece from the 60s to early 00s! Find sustainable second hand fashion you cant find anywhere else plus plenty of your fave brands too! Find dress, skirt, blouse, shirt, sportswear, tees, shirts, knitwear, handbags, jeans, jackets & more, all under one roof for one day only! Entry is ... Read More
£2
To celebrate our bar’s birthday we are bringing back our Family Fun Day! The Goods Shed will be open between 11am – 4pm with a craft fair – enquiries to administrator@rhts.co.uk Station Bar open from 12pm with a mini beer fest, music and entertainment. There will also be train rides, refreshments in our Buffet Carriage, Chris’ Animal Encounters and more! ... Read More
Free
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5 events,
Sunday 6th September | 10am – 3pm Visitor Entry: £2 per person (under-1s free) Exhibitors Entry: £10 (+ optional breakfast roll and hot drink (+ £5), and additional passenger (+ £2) available) - See Delapré Abbey website for tickets* Join us for a fantastic classic car event set in the beautiful grounds of Delapré Abbey. Enjoy a memorable day out ... Read More
£2
This May half-term, step inside Stowe House for a family-friendly royal adventure through the State Rooms. Follow our children’s trail as you explore the house, uncovering fascinating royal connections and taking part in engaging activities along the way. There’ll also be free self-led crafts where little ones can get creative with themed make-and-take activities and colouring. Perfect for curious young ... Read More |
