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Explorer Tuesdays at Canons Ashby

Canons Ashby Canons Ashby House, Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Bring the kids and enjoy activities connected with nature and the great outdoors. There’s something different to try every Tuesday of August at Canons Ashby. Each week's activity will be different; try a photography challenge one week, and nature crafting the next! Normal admission prices apply. More information about about the programme of activities will be shared over on their ... Read More

Free
a group of small children looking over a tray full of insects from pond dipping.

Pond Dipping

Lyveden Lyveden,, Oundle, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Beneath the watery depths lies a magical space filled with otherworldly creatures. What will you find dwelling below the surface? Lyveden's friendly volunteers will be on hand to help you identify your discoveries (£2).

£2

Alpaca Tuesday – Alpaca Tea Party

The Chester House Estate Chester House, Higham Road, Little Irchester,, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

The Alpaca Tea Party is a relaxed, family-friendly experience where you can spend quiet time with alpacas in a peaceful outdoor setting. You’ll sit at a picnic bench while the alpacas graze and move around nearby. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to feed them, stroke them, and observe their behaviour up close. Each alpaca has its own personality, ... Read More

£7.50 – £12.50

Seaside Summer Fete

The Chester House Estate Chester House, Higham Road, Little Irchester,, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Little ones can dive into the mobile soft play, get creative in the sand pit, bounce through the hopper zone, and take a spin on the mini tractors. There are plenty of classic garden games to enjoy too – perfect for the whole family. And of course, no summer day is complete without a treat! Stop by for something sweet, while ... Read More

£15

Nature-themed Rock Painting

Oundle Library Glapthorn Road, Oundle, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join Oundle library for a FREE drop in nature-themed rock painting session. Suitable for all ages; adults and children are welcome! No booking required but they do advise you to get there early to avoid disappointment as supplies of rocks and stones will be limited.

Free
A ranger and two children hide in a den made out of sticks, all of them smiling.

Den Building with a Ranger

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

Build a den at Stanwick Lakes this summer! A Ranger will lead your group to the den building area and introduce you to the tools and materials available, and they’ll discuss the main properties a shelter should have if it were to be needed in a survival situation! You’ll then be set a challenge, in your groups, to build your ... Read More

£6

Seaside Summer Fete

The Chester House Estate Chester House, Higham Road, Little Irchester,, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Little ones can dive into the mobile soft play, get creative in the sand pit, bounce through the hopper zone, and take a spin on the mini tractors. There are plenty of classic garden games to enjoy too – perfect for the whole family. And of course, no summer day is complete without a treat! Stop by for something sweet, while ... Read More

£15

Reading Challenge: Picture Storybooks

Cornmarket Hall Kettering Community Centre, Cornmarket Hall, London Rd,, Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Cornerstone are taking part in Kettering Library’s ‘Story Gardens’ Summer Reading Challenge, and they need your help to bring an artwork to life! Join the Museum and Gallery team in Corn Market Hall to create a simple storytelling pack based on the artwork ‘When it’s Raining’ by Katie Langford. Using characters and elements from the artwork, children will make their ... Read More

Free

Crafty Thursdays – Make a Circus Keyring

Discover Northamptonshire Hub Unit 10B, Rushden Lakes,, Rushden, Northamptonshire,, United Kingdom

Join us every Thursday morning during the Summer Holidays at the Discover Northamptonshire Hub at Rushden Lakes for children’s craft sessions! Come along and get creative - each session will focus on a different craft, so no session is the same! Suitable for children aged 5+. Sessions will be between 11am-12pm and are £2 per child. Spaces are limited so ... Read More

£2

Dinosaur Day

Deene Park Corby, Northamptonshire

Thursday 21st August. 11 am to 3 pm. Join Reggie the Raptor and baby dinosaurs, Rex the T-Rex, Sparkles the Stegosaurus, and Trixie the Triceratops for a Jurassic adventure in the garden! Do you have the courage to brush the teeth of a dinosaur? or do you fancy having your hair styled by a Velociraptor? With a mini excavation pit, ... Read More

Free – £11

Make an Explorer’s Bookmark

Lyveden Lyveden,, Oundle, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Inspired by the spirit of exploration and the magic of reading, make your own bookmark to help you keep track without missing a moment. Join Lyveden's friendly volunteers and create the perfect reading companion — keeping your place safe while your imagination takes off on new adventures (£2).

£2

Silverstone Festival

Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone,, Towcester, Northamptonshire

Epic track battles, festival vibes, three nights of great live music, and so much for the whole family to enjoy together. Your August Bank Holiday plans, sorted. Silverstone Festival provides the best historic race action on the track and the best family fun off it! Motorsport, music, food, family entertainment and so much more. Bring the family for an epic ... Read More


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