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  • Bands in the Park!

    Abington Park Abington Park,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Sunday and Bank Holiday afternoons at leisure in Northampton's beautiful Abington Park listening to live music! Until 27 September.

  • NORTHAMPTON: Summer On The Square – the Market Square beach!

    NORTHAMPTON: Summer On The Square – the Market Square beach!
    Northampton Market Square

    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

    Free

  • NORTHAMPTON: Summer On The Square – the Market Square beach!

    NORTHAMPTON: Summer On The Square – the Market Square beach!
    Northampton Market Square

    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

    Free

  • Pond Dipping – Every Thursday (August)

    Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

    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

    £4.5

  • Lego and Craft Freeplay

    Lego and Craft Freeplay
    St Mary the Virgin Church, Higham Ferrers St Mary the Virgin Church,, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire

    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

  • Tea & Scone Trailer Experience

    Colready Highlands Colready Farm, Farthinghoe Near Brackley

    Enjoy a 60-minute guided trailer tour at Colready Highlands with fresh scones, warm tea, and close-up views of our friendly Highland cows.Take in the views and relax for a hour with us This is not a interactive experience with the Highlands and includes no feeding with them Step aboard our custom countryside trailer for a delightful 60-minute family-friendly tea and ... Read More

    £20

  • Royals at Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts

    Royals at Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts
    Stowe House

    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

    Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone,, Towcester, Northamptonshire

    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

  • Planetarium

    Stowe House

    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

  • Embossed Decorations Workshop (7+)

    Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

    Join artist & tutor Lizzie Ault to create a set of hanging decorations or a garland inspired by summer. You’ll try foil embossing, a beautiful, relaxing craft inspired by folk art and seasonal themes. You’ll learn the basics and create your own embossed decoration to take home. All materials are included, and it’s suitable for ages 7+ (younger children welcome ... Read More

    £25.00

  • Royals at Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts

    Royals at Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts
    Stowe House

    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

  • NORTHAMPTON: Wall Games 2026

    Northampton Town Centre Northampton,, Northamptonshire

    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