Royals at Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts
2026-10-12 00:00, 2026-10-13 00:00, 2026-10-14 00:00, 2026-10-15 00:00, 2026-10-16 00:00, 2026-10-17 00:00, 2026-10-18 00:00, 2026-10-19 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.

Kettering and District Model Railway Society - Model Railway Exhibition
2026-10-17 10:00 - 16:00 | All Saints Church, Kettering, William St,, Kettering, Northamptonshire, MM16 9RR
15 layouts, Trade stalls, Refreshments, Free parking, disabled Access.
Adults £6
Concessions £5
Children £3 – Children under 10 years free
Family (2 adults plus 2 children) £15

Sunday Sewing Socials in the Taproom with Olesya
2026-10-25 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/

Daventry Fireworks Spectacular
2026-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | The Parker E-ACT Academy, Ashby Road, NN11 0QF
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 spanning the decades. Plus, there will be plenty of hot food and drink to help beat the autumn chill.

Date: Saturday 30th October 2026
Location: The Parker E-ACT Academy, , Ashby Road, Northants, NN11 0QF
Gates open: 6pm with fireworks starting at 7.30pm
Hot Food & Drinks: 6pm – 9pm

FOR 2026: Come dressed in your spooky Halloween costume – children & adults!
This spectacular FREE event is great for all ages and the fireworks will be set to music featuring golden oldies and the latest hits.

Flame & Thunder
2026-10-31 | Santa Pod, Airfield Rd, Podington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA
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 talking about it when you go home. It’s the perfect autumn blowout.

Stars at Stowe Stargazing
2026-10-31 | Stowe House
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 tales of our solar system. Discover the captivating stories behind the planets that have fascinated humanity for centuries, setting the stage for a night of unparalleled stargazing.
As twilight descends upon us, we’ll venture outdoors to the South Front, where telescopes to be shared amongst the group, await your eager gaze. Amidst a group of fellow stargazers, you’ll navigate the vastness of the night sky, guided by seasoned experts from UK Astronomy. They will help you track distant planets and constellations, bringing you closer to the cosmos than ever before. Full of knowledge, ask them any burning questions you have during the night.
