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Royals at Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts
2026-11-01 00:00, 2026-11-02 00:00, 2026-11-03 00:00, 2026-11-04 00:00, 2026-11-05 00:00, 2026-11-06 00:00, 2026-11-07 00:00, 2026-11-08 00:00 (Europe/London) and 17 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.

Sunday Sewing Socials in the Taproom with Olesya
2026-11-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-22 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/

Northampton Transport Collectors Fair
2026-11-21 00:00
Northampton Transport Collectors Fair
Transport Items for Sale

Daventry Christmas Market & Festive Fun
2026-11-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Daventry, High St,, Daventry, NN11 4BG, United Kingdom
Wrap up warm and join us to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Daventry Christmas Market. Shop for special unique gifts from an assortment of independent traders and local craftspeople. Sample festive hot food and drink. And enjoy plenty of free family entertainment, including a visit from Santa and his reindeer, Christmas crafting and more.*

Date: Saturday 21st November 2026
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Daventry High Street, Bowen Square, Foundry Walk & Sheaf Street
Entry: FREE to come along to and family-friendly
Parking: There are various car parks around the town and parking is FREE! (please check signage for time restrictions)Great for the whole family and a fab place to kick-start your Christmas shopping!

SANTA: Santa is coming to town in his sleigh from Rotary Danetre Daventry for all the children to say hello to. He will be sitting in his sleigh on the High Street, so you do not need an appointment to see him – just pop along on the day.
*EXTRA ATTRACTIONS: Giant snow globe experience – with biodegradable snow! | Festive Face painting | Christmas Choir | Children’s Crafts | Stilt Walker handing out treats | Festive Mascots to say hello to |Santa’s real reindeer |…& much more!

GUS Band: The Snowman, Royal & Derngate
2026-11-22 00:00 | Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, NN1 1DP
The GUS Band are delighted to bring this special screening of The Snowman, by iconic illustrator and cartoonist Raymond Briggs. Come and watch the quintessential Christmas classic with The GUS Band playing live alongside the film to bring the iconic score to life, offering an immersive experience for children and adults of all ages. In keeping with the book, the film is wordless and free of dialogue with the exception of the iconic Walking In The Air which will be performed by a local Northamptonshire singer.
The Snowman has become and integral part of Christmas for children and adults alike since the picture book was first published in 1978, with the animated version first broadcast on Channel 4 in 1982.
The GUS Band is one of the worlds leading brass bands, who are also based in Northampton. This timeless classic is suitable for all ages, and the performance will also include a short concert of family favourite Christmas songs and music from The GUS Band.
