Daventry Foodies Market
2026-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Daventry, High St,, Daventry, NN11 4BG, United Kingdom
Sample a delicious day out at Daventry Foodies Market. Explore an assortment of artisan stalls selling everything from sizzling street food and sweet treats to foodie gifts and kitchen accessories.
Expect culinary-themed stalls located throughout the town centre plus lots of FREE family fun entertainment including face painters, balloon modeller, stilt walker, live music and food-themed crafts. Visitors can take a free bus ride on one of the Northampton Heritage Buses at Market Square.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Saturday 12th September 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10am – 3pm
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Daventry Town Centre, High Street, Sheaf Street, Foundry Walk & Bowen Square
𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: FREE! Admission to the market is free and all family activities are FREE too.
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: FREE parking (please check onsite car park signage for time restrictions and regulations)

Stallholders joining the market will be selling various food and drink products, including an assortment of yummy hot street food stalls. We will have stalls catering for vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free diets.

STALLS RANGING FROM: *Cheeses – Cured Meats – Olives – Pesto – Oils – Dressings – Marinades – Spices – Home-reared Meats – Pies – Bread – Pasties – Ciders – Beers – Wines – Gins – Chutneys – Pickles – Mustards – Jams – Honeys – Marmalades – Cookies – Muffins – Doughnuts – Cakes – Chocolates – Fudges – Sweets – Brownies – Biscuits – Cookware – Kitchenware – Baskets – Aprons – and plenty more.

Royals at Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts
2026-09-13 00:00, 2026-09-14 00:00, 2026-09-15 00:00, 2026-09-16 00:00, 2026-09-17 00:00, 2026-09-18 00:00, 2026-09-19 00:00, 2026-09-20 00:00 and 16 more dates | 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 minds, this relaxed and interactive experience is included with admission, making it an easy and enjoyable day out for the whole family.
Free with admission. Enjoy great value for a family day out: under 5s go free, children aged 6–16 are just £3, and adults £9.50. National Trust members receive discounted entry at £7.50, and Historic Houses members visit free.
Dates: 24-28 & 31 May
Top Up Your Ticket…Many of our children's events and activities are free of charge. Support our work by adding a donation to your admission ticket when you pre-book.

The Amazing Northampton Run
2026-09-13 | Northampton Market Square, NN1 2DL
A Half Marathon, or you can enter the relay race of the half marathon for 3 runners, through the Town Centre and beyond in Northampton, starting at the Market Square, and heading through parks, river, sports grounds, and more. You can also run a shorter fun run of 3 miles.
More Than Just a Race
The Amazing Northampton Run is where challenge meets pride. Run past history, test your limits, and celebrate the incredible spirit of Northampton.
Whether you’re an experienced runner or taking on your first race, you’ll feel the community cheering you on every step of the way.
Race Categories
The Half Marathon
Starting in the historic Market Square, a half-marathon loop around England’s largest town, running downhill over South Bridge and following the line of the river past Northampton’s three main sporting grounds: Sixfields stadium (football), Franklin’s Gardens (rugby) and The County Ground (cricket), through three beautiful parks, passing through the modern University campus. Then up into the historic town centre to finish back at the Market Square. All finishers receive a t-shirt and a medal.
Find out more about the Half Marathon.
The Half Marathon Relay
Share the Challenge. Celebrate the Finish.
Take on The Amazing Northampton Run as a team with our Half Marathon Relay. Perfect for friends, families, or colleagues looking to conquer the course together, the relay divides the 13.1 miles into three exciting legs. All finishers receive a t-shirt and a medal.
Find out more about the Half Marathon Relay.
The 3 Mile Fun Run
Big Atmosphere. Shorter Distance. Same Celebration.
Looking for a fun, accessible way to be part of the race day buzz? The 3-Mile Fun Run is the perfect choice for families, casual runners, or first-timers wanting to soak up the energy without running a half-marathon. All finishers receive a medal.
Find out more about the 3-Mile Fun Run.
Schedule
Registration
If you have chosen to have your race number posted to you, it will arrive at least one week before race day. If you have your race number, there is no need to attend registration.
Registration for Relay runner team captains only will take place on Saturday, 12th September 2026

Sunday Sewing Socials in the Taproom with Olesya
2026-09-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Saxbys Cider, The Cider Yard, Farndish, Wellingborough, NN29 7HJ
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 different techniques and tricks every time. So there will be always something interesting to learn and try. Hand-sewing is a great way to have a Slow Stitching Meditation, it helps you to return to your balanced, focused, and relaxed self.
See you there! Link for booking: https://slowfashionbus.co.uk/

Heritage Open Days - 'Everyday History' walking tour of Daventry's
2026-09-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Daventry, High St,, Daventry, NN11 4BG, United Kingdom
Heritage Open Days – Special ‘Everyday History’ Daventry Heritage Walking Tour with The National Trust
🎟️ FREE event.
🗓️ Saturday 19th September, 10.30am.
📍 Meet outside Sheaf Street Health Store.
🔈 Tour will have headsets for attendees to wear to clearly hear the Guide.
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family Friendly
🐶 Polite dogs welcome
A special version of our historic tour as part of the National Trusts Heritage Open Days.
Led by local historian Susan you’ll get to know the story behind our town centre, the buildings and the people who have lived here.
This year we have had headsets so you can clearly hear our tour guide through the hustle and bustle of the town.
The tour starts at 10:30 and takes about an hour, there will be opportunity to ask questions at the end if there was any thing you were curious about.
🚗 FREE PARKING – We recommend using the cinema car park, Saint James car park or Newland’s car park which allow you to park for 3 hours.

Car Boot Sale
2026-09-27 00:00 | Delapre Abbey, Abbey Cottage, London Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8AW, United Kingdom
Sunday 27th September | 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 pre-book below to secure a sellers spot, or show up and pay on the day!
