Celebrate Wellingborough

Wellingborough Market Square Orient Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Celebrate Wellingborough invites local sports clubs, community centres, places of worship, independent businesses, and voluntary groups to “open their doors” and show residents and visitors alike what makes their corner of the town special. From open days and taster sessions to performances, demonstrations, and behind-the-scenes tours, the weekend will offer a unique chance to explore the many opportunities and activities ... Read More

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Heritage Open Days at Lamport Hall – Brewer’s Yard Alive

Lamport Hall Lamport, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Explore the architecture of the old service buildings at Lamport Hall including the dairy and laundry rooms. Take part in hands-on demos and activities, bringing the buildings back to life with their original uses. Brewer's Yard will, for the first time, be returned to its original use with costumed guides demonstrating the kinds of jobs and tasks which would have ... Read More

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Thirteen Artists at Pytchley

All Saints Church, Pytchley Isham Road,, Pytchley, Northamptonshire

A wonderful mix of 13 local artists, showcasing a variety of artworks from paintings, glass, ceramics, textiles, digital art and wood turning. Northants & Rutland Open Studios pop up event for 2 days. Open 10-4pm both days, FREE ENTRY! Refreshments and cakes are also being served… Artists taking part are: Amy O’Shea Angela Hooton Jenny Buckingham Jo Lesley Lenka Page ... Read More

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Northampton Magistrates Courts Open Day

Northampton Magistrates Court Campbell Square,, Northampton, Northamptonshire

For one day, the Magistrates Courts will be open to the public with interesting tours of the courts and cells, and interesting talks and mock trials. It’s the first time this has been possible since 2019. On the day there will be tours of both the cells and the courts, the opportunity to take part in mock trials, and the ... Read More

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Echoes of Daventry Calling – Borough Hill Architecture

Daventry Museum 3 New Street,, Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Discover the historic and current structures on Borough Hill in Daventry Museum's Echoes of Daventry Calling exhibition, celebrating 100 years of broadcasting. Themed activities include paper house making, talks about Borough Hill and vintage bus rides. The architectural history of Borough Hill, Daventry dates back to its days as an Iron-age Hill Fort and most recently as the site of ... Read More

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Open Studios at The Shoosmith Gallery

The Shoosmith Gallery Delapré Abbey, London Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire

Discover stunning oil paintings, gouache, prints & ceramics by Cordell Garfield, Michael Leaman & Dawn Isaac as part of the Northants & Rutland Open Studios Festival! Meet the artists live: ·         Dawn Isaac – Thu 4th Sept ·         Michael Leaman – Sat 13th Sept ·         Cordell Garfield – Sat 20th Sept Take home your favourite pieces – artwork available for ... Read More

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St. Peter’s Church, Northampton – Heritage Open Days

St Peter's Church, Northampton Marefair,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The most outstanding Romanesque church St Peter's stands in a pretty grass churchyard in Northampton town centre, beside the buried remains of a Saxon palace. This 900-year-old Norman church is filled with glorious carved treasures. Built around 1150 AD, St Peter’s is a Grade 1 Romanesque building of national repute. The magnificent architecture includes the finely carved tower arch and ... Read More

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St. Peters Church, Irthlingborough – Heritage Open Days

St Peter's Church, Irthlingborough Church St,, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Tours of a 14th century collegiate church with medieval undercrofts of the college buildings. Fine lantern tower. There will be a short introductory PowerPoint display throughout the day and refreshments available. St Peters Parish Church is a 14th century collegiate church which was closed at the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII. There are remains of the college including ... Read More

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St. John the Baptist Church, Kingsthorpe – Heritage Open Days

St John the Baptist Church, Kingsthorpe The Green, Kingsthorpe,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

An interesting old church which has been at the centre of village life for over 900 years. This year, as well as details of the church's history, there will be a "Chained Library" collection and some architect drawings from the Victorian restoration. The church, built of local stone, is of late Saxon/early Norman origins with different styles of architecture from ... Read More

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Northamptonshire Natural History Society Open Day

Northamptonshire Natural History Society 10 Castilian Terrace,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire? Want to look through a microscope? Want to handle local rocks and fossils? Interested in Astronomy? A keen photographer interested in more skills? Then visit in the purpose built rooms. The society was founded in 1876, and encompasses many subjects including Astronomy, Geology, Microscopy, Meteorology, Photography and many others. See collections, displays and demonstrations ... Read More

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History of the Great Fire

The Guildhall Saint Giles' Square, Northampton, Northanptonshire

Commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton with storyboards, actors and a virtual reality app plus walking tour. Also learn about civic history with the mayor in the heart of the civic building- The Guildhall. The 'History of the Great Fire' event will take place at the Guildhall on Saturday, 13th September between 11am - 3pm, ... Read More

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Higham Ferrers Horticultural Show

Chichele College College St, Higham Ferrers, Rushden

Higham Ferrers Horticultural Show is open to everyone, young and old, beginners and experienced producers. You don't have to live in Higham Ferrers to take part – all entries are very welcome. Some classes will be just for fun and some for those who take their produce far more seriously, classes for vegetables, fruit, flowers, floral art, cakes and preserves. ... Read More

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