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
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
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
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
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 for a Autumnal day out for all the family at our annual Artisan Fair and Autumn Walk. Explore the fabulous array of stallholders, from handmade crafts to delicious treats, our artisan market features a wonderful range of local makers, designers, and food vendors. Perfect for finding one-of-a-kind treasures and gifts! Then take a stroll through the woodland, lakeside ... 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
Hosted by the Northamptonshire Badger Group and suitable for young adults age 18-30. Join the Northamptonshire Badger group to discover all about badgers, including how to spot the signs that they live on a site, their setts and how to survey for them. The event will start in the visitor centre with a talk on badger ecology, followed by walk ... Read More
This production brings together live music, song and filmed interviews to explore how a worker-led transition to a climate-friendly world is not only possible — but necessary. The show features interviews with activists and powerful stories of collective worker-led resistance and innovation. It includes the GKN workers in Italy who occupied their factory and worked with climate activists to develop ... 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
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
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
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
Be among the first to experience 'Field', a major new exhibition by Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger at Arts Collective. Join us for the official launch evening at 24 Guildhall Road between 6pm and 8pm where visitors will get an exclusive first look at Wallinger’s ambitious new works spanning film, sculpture, and painting. Highlights of the evening include exploring 'The ... Read More
Discover a world-class contemporary art exhibition right on your doorstep. Field brings together new and iconic works by celebrated UK artist Mark Wallinger, exploring how we make sense of nature, geometry, and the world around us. Drawing local inspiration from 19th-century Northamptonshire poet John Clare, the show features mesmerizing 33-minute skylark soundscapes, quantum physics-inspired mesh paintings, hypnotic film works, and ... 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
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
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
Two half day sessions applying wire wrapping techniques to make festive decorations such as trees, icicles and stars. 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm. £25 per session.
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’s very own wrestling company; WIN Wrestling is back with an exciting show planned at the beautiful Black Diamond located in the centre of Northampton. So catch some high octane action and pair it with a home-made Pizza or perhaps you’d like a beer or two with the hard hitting action? Whatever your interest there’s something for you with WIN ... Read More
Join me, Olesya, for a friendly sewing session and a chat. Sunday Sewing Socials is a little sewing club, running in a relaxing and easygoing atmosphere every two weeks. Bring your own hand sewing project or feel free to pick something from what I offer. Any age, any level, everyone is welcome and Family tickets available. I will be sharing ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
Event Information Date: Saturday 17 October 2026 Time: 11am – 6pm Location: Northampton Saints, Weedon Road, Northampton, NN5 5BG Tickets: £11 / Family: £42 / Under 8s Free Booking Fees Apply JAPAN FEST BRINGS A CELEBRATION OF JAPANESE CULTURE TO NORTHAMPTON THIS OCTOBER! Northampton, UK – Saturday 17th October – Japan Fest will arrive in Northampton for the first time ... Read More
Step back into the living history of the 384th Bomb Group at Grafton Underwood. Join us for our latest Museum Open Day, where the stories of the airmen who flew from this Northamptonshire airfield come vividly to life. Explore original wartime artefacts, exhibits and personal accounts that reveal the courage, routine, and sacrifice behind every mission. Discover the history of ... 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
Sir John Vanbrugh was one of the most remarkable figures of the early eighteenth century: architect, playwright, soldier and even spy. This exhibition explores his life, his architectural achievements, and his connection to Stowe House. Free with admission to Stowe House – please note that tickets are released exactly one month in advance. Vanbrugh was responsible for some of Britain’s ... 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
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
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
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
Standing In The Wings – Let Us Read You a Story - Halloween Special Thursday 22nd October, 11am-12pm & Thursday 29th October, 11am-12pm Standing In The Wings brings words to life through warm, engaging stories and poem readings that make you feel as though you’re part of the tale. From beloved classics to hidden gems, every session is a shared ... 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
Get ready for Spooky Season this Halloween at The Chester House Estate Saturday 24th of October - Sun 1st of November A frightfully fun Halloween is coming! Explore a range of spooky surprises - including a haunted pumpkin patch, hay bale tractor maze, ghost hunts, and pumpkin carving. With family-friendly activities and quieter SEND sessions available - there's something for ... 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
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF NORTHAMPTON’S MUSICAL GENIUS The Malcolm Arnold Festival, a community-focused annual celebration honouring the music of Sir Malcolm Arnold in his hometown of Northampton, will showcase the composer's sparkling chamber, brass and orchestral music performed by guests including local ensembles, the Northampton Symphony Orchestra and Towcester Studio Band. Probably best known for his internationally famous film scores, symphonic ... Read More
Celebrated cellist Julian Lloyd Webber launches a day of live performances honouring the music of Sir Malcolm Arnold at Cripps Hall and St Matthew’s Church on Saturday 24th October, in the composer’s hometown of Northampton. The Malcolm Arnold Festival, a community-focused annual celebration, will showcase the composer's sparkling chamber, brass and orchestral music performed by guests including local ensembles, the ... 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
Join us in Kettering town centre for an all-day celebration of the best of Northamptonshire - hop on a heritage bus to Wicksteed Park and the Lighthouse Theatre and come and take a look at the renovated Alfred East Gallery!
The Chosen – Season 6, Episode 1: Exclusive Early Access Screening Join us at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Northampton, for a special early-access screening of The Chosen Season 6, Episode 1. This exclusive event gives audiences the chance to see the opening episode of the new season before its general release on 15 November. Season 6 begins in ... Read More
Wellingborough Museum has run into a problem... they're being haunted! 👻 A range of famous people from Wellingborough's history have decided to haunt the museum and cause mischief - and the curators need YOUR help to get rid of them! Wander through the museum and learn about each famous ghost to help them leave. There may even be a prize ... Read More
This event is designed for ages 11-17 in partnership with the Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group. Young people attending this even must be accompanied by their adult at all times. Accompanying adults go free. Join us for a hands-on Harvest Mouse Survey and help make a real difference for wildlife. Learn how to identify suitable habitat, search for harvest mouse ... 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
Grab your magnifying glass and join us for a fun-filled walk around the nature reserve this half term! Discover the secret world of the harvest mouse – the UK’s tiniest rodent – and learn how these little creatures live. Become a Harvest Mouse Explorer this half term, as you search in the grasses for abandoned nests, spot signs of wildlife, ... 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
Join Wellingborough Museum for some spoooooky storytelling from a bona-fide witch! 🧙♀️ Gretchen the Good Witch will be taking up residence in the museum on Tuesday 27th October from 11am-3pm, ready to tell her scariest stories to anyone who'll hear... listen at your own peril! Alongside our witchy storytelling, we'll also have some Halloween crafts for you to get stuck ... Read More
Get ready to mix, squish and create at our Halloween Slime Lab! Children can become spooky slime scientists for the day, mixing their own gloriously gooey creation. Choose between bubbling cauldron slime or playful pumpkin slime, then take your finished creation home to enjoy. This hands-on Halloween workshop is perfect for creative children who aren’t afraid to get a little ... 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
Wellingborough Museum are delighted to be welcoming back CJ's Birds this Halloween! 🦅 They'll be bringing their array of birds of prey - owls, eagles, hawks, and falcons. Join them for bird handling sessions and talks with demonstrations throughout the day. We'll also be running our Haunted Railway event in the Upstairs Gallery, where our miniature railway will be dressed ... 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
Standing In The Wings – Let Us Read You a Story - Halloween Special Thursday 22nd October, 11am-12pm & Thursday 29th October, 11am-12pm Standing In The Wings brings words to life through warm, engaging stories and poem readings that make you feel as though you’re part of the tale. From beloved classics to hidden gems, every session is a shared ... Read More
Get ready for a fang-tastic Halloween party at Wicksteed Park! Join us at Wicksteed Park on the 29th October 2026 from 4:30pm until 6:30pm for Wicky’s Mini Monsters Ball! Get into the Halloween spirit by dancing along to spooky tunes and playing wickedly fun party games. Wicky Bear will be there with his Halloween friends, ready to meet you all ... Read More
Are you brave enough to ride the ghost train? Come along to Rushden Railway to find out! Tickets includes a spooky train ride and sweets for children on the train. Refreshments will be available to purchase from our Buffet Carriage Suitable for all ages, but we suggest to book a earlier timeslot before it gets dark if you want a ... Read More
Back by popular demand and it’s even bigger! Gamesworld is spawning back this October Half Term With 100 consoles and a high-score-worthy selection of games spanning the last 50 years – from Atari to Xbox, Sega to PlayStation, Nintendo Wii and Virtual Reality experiences, there is something for every kind of gamer. Whether you’re an old-school joystick warrior or a ... 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
Join us for a Halloween Craft Afternoon at Finedon Community Centre, with lots of fun activities for children and families to enjoy during the half term break. Finedon Community Centre has teamed up with BAKUP CIC and The Berrypatch to bring the local community an afternoon of Halloween themed activities, including biscuit decorating, Halloween games and pumpkin carving. Children who ... Read More
Daventry's annual Fireworks Spectacular will return to Daventry once again! This year it will be held on Halloween so there will be a spooky spectacular show for you! Get set for a sparkling Saturday at the annual Daventry Fireworks Spectacular by local award-winning fireworks company MLE Pyrotechnics.. Daventry will be lighting up the skies with a fabulous professional display set to a soundtrack ... Read More
It starts with drag racing. Then monster trucks appear. Then stunts. Then jet cars. Then, just when you think it’s over, there's a full-blown fireworks display to finish the day off. Flame & Thunder is an experience like no other, there’s always something going on! It’s a day crammed with noise, speed, spectacle, and you won’t be able to stop ... Read More
Prepare to embark on a mesmerising journey through the cosmos beneath a breath-taking starlit canopy! Join Stowe House, in collaboration with UK Astronomy, for an unparalleled opportunity to delve deep into the mysteries of our solar system and its celestial wonders, all against the backdrop of Stowe’s enchanting surroundings. Our evening commences with an enthralling talk that unravels the enigmatic ... 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 would like to welcome you to a series of workshops, talks and hands-on activities for 6–12-year-olds. Geology Rocks – 10.30am Ask a Geologist – 1.00–1.30pm Fascinating Fossils – 2.00pm Come for the whole day or just one session. Numbers are limited, so booking is essential. Parents/guardians must be present at all times and take responsibility for their children at ... Read More
This year marks 26 years of The Diwali Winter Festival of Lights in Northampton. Join the celebrations at Northampton Market Square, with cultural food and drink, community stalls, live stage entertainment, henna painting, arts and crafts, saree dressing and the spectacular Diwali lantern procession and magical parade, featuring breathtaking giant puppets including Harminder the elephant. The festival will start at ... 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
Northampton's free Fireworks Spectacular will return to the Racecourse on Sunday, 1st November, bringing an evening of Halloween-themed entertainment, live music, a thrilling pyro-fire act and an impressive fireworks display. Organised by Northampton Town Council, the popular annual event begins at 4pm, with onstage entertainment hosted by BBC Radio Northampton presenter Justin Dealey. The Soul Harmony Divas, fronted by female ... Read More