Get Creative! And have your works showcased at Northampton Film Festival!
2026-11-13 00:00 - 2027-01-03 00:00, 2026-11-14 00:00 - 2027-01-04 00:00, 2026-11-15 00:00 - 2027-01-05 00:00, 2026-11-16 00:00 - 2027-01-06 00:00, 2026-11-17 00:00 - 2027-01-07 00:00, 2026-11-18 00:00 - 2027-01-08 00:00, 2026-11-19 00:00 - 2027-01-09 00:00, 2026-11-20 00:00 - 2027-01-10 00:00 (Europe/London) and 13 more dates | Northampton Market Square, NN1 2DL
Drop into The Creative Place on Northampton’s Market Square at any point in Jan/Feb and get stuck into our range of art supplies.
Create a piece responding to the prompt:‘ Northants is a county of Misfits & Mavericks, Creatives & Changemakers, Revels & Revolutionaries’ to get your work on display at Northampton Film Festival 2026!
Free to enter, you can create your piece at home or in The Creative Place open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. For all ages and abilities.
For more details and full terms and conditions, email nncreativeplace@gmail.com

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!

Sunday Sewing Socials in the Taproom with Olesya
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/

What The Ladybird Heard At Christmas
2026-11-28, 2026-11-29, 2026-11-30, 2026-12-01, 2026-12-02, 2026-12-03 | Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, NN1 1DP
It’s Christmas time, and the clever little Ladybird is off on a festive adventure. As she visits her friends for the holidays, she soon discovers that familiar troublemakers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are hatching a new plan. This time, the dastardly duo are after the children’s Christmas presents, and they’re ready to cause chaos before morning!
Little do they know, the smallest creature will make the biggest difference. With quiet courage and a brilliant idea, the Ladybird steps in to outsmart their scheme – with a little help from her farmyard friends, of course!
This brand-new adaptation brings the world of the Ladybird books to life on stage, packed with catchy songs, festive sparkle and a dash of Christmas magic. From the team behind The Jolly Christmas Postman, this festive delight is perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD AT CHRISTMAS text © 2022 by Julia Donaldson and illustrations © 2022 by Lydia Monks, published by Macmillan’s Children’s Books

Beauty & The Beast
2026-12-04 | Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, NN1 1DP
Get ready for a magical, laugh-out-loud family treat as our 2026 panto, Beauty And The Beast, bursts onto the Derngate stage!
Once again created by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the team behind recent smash hit pantos at Royal & Derngate, this year’s show promises all the sparkle, silliness and spectacular fun that audiences love. Expect outrageous comedy, show stopping musical numbers, dazzling costumes and plenty of chances to join in.
With a fantastic cast to be announced, this enchanting production will bring the classic fairy tale to life with a fresh, funny twist, perfect for all ages.
It’s never too early to book and with big laughs, jaw dropping magic and heart-warming family fun, this is one beauty you won’t want to miss.
