• Exhibition – Mark Wallinger: Field

    Discover a world-class contemporary art exhibition right on your doorstep. Field brings together new and iconic works by celebrated UK artist Mark Wallinger, exploring how we make sense of nature, geometry, and the world around us. Drawing local inspiration from 19th-century Northamptonshire poet John Clare, the show features mesmerizing 33-minute skylark soundscapes, quantum physics-inspired mesh paintings, hypnotic film works, and ... Read More

  • Spooksville… Halloween at Chester House Estate!

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

    Get ready for Spooky Season this Halloween at The Chester House Estate Saturday 24th of October - Sun 1st of November A frightfully fun Halloween is coming! Explore a range of spooky surprises - including a haunted pumpkin patch, hay bale tractor maze, ghost hunts, and pumpkin carving. With family-friendly activities and quieter SEND sessions available - there's something for ... Read More

    £7
  • Halloween at Boughton: Halloween: The Duke’s Magical Maze & Menagerie

    Boughton House Boughton Park,, Kettering, Northamptonshire

    This October, step into a mythical, landscape adventure at Boughton. Follow an enchanting outdoor trail inspired by Boughton’s rich history and legends, where hands-on games, interactive challenges and immersive storytelling bring the landscape to life. Grab your magical booklet from the Stableyard gift shop, then it’s time to explore the estate, solve the Duke’s riddles and see if you have ... Read More

    £12
  • Royals at Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts

    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 ... Read More

  • Harvest Mouse Explorers (ages 4-11), Stanwick Lakes

    Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

    Grab your magnifying glass and join us for a fun-filled walk around the nature reserve this half term! Discover the secret world of the harvest mouse – the UK’s tiniest rodent – and learn how these little creatures live. Become a Harvest Mouse Explorer this half term, as you search in the grasses for abandoned nests, spot signs of wildlife, ... Read More

    £6.00
  • Wild About Harvest Mice (age 11-17)

    Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

    This event is designed for ages 11-17 in partnership with the Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group. Young people attending this even must be accompanied by their adult at all times. Accompanying adults go free. Join us for a hands-on Harvest Mouse Survey and help make a real difference for wildlife. Learn how to identify suitable habitat, search for harvest mouse ... Read More

    £6.00
  • An Evening of Ghost Stories with Toby Burchell

    Lamport Hall Lamport, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    An Evening of Ghost Stories with Toby Burchell Monday 26th October, 3:30pm-5pm & 7:30pm-9pm An Evening of Ghost Stories A one-man performance by Toby Burchell “…this horror was bounding like a tiger at his heels, with blazing eyes and one stringy arm out thrown.” Join Behind the Door Productions for ‘An Evening of 'Ghost Stories’ at Lamport Hall. ACT 1: ... Read More

    £15
  • An Evening of Ghost Stories with Toby Burchell

    Lamport Hall Lamport, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    An Evening of Ghost Stories A one-man performance by Toby Burchell “…this horror was bounding like a tiger at his heels, with blazing eyes and one stringy arm out thrown.” Join Behind the Door Productions for ‘An Evening of 'Ghost Stories’ at Lamport Hall. ACT 1: In Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story, ‘The Signalman’, we follow a railway signalman who ... Read More

    £9
  • Halloween Half-Term

    Wicksteed Park Barton Road,, Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at Wicksteed Park for Halloween Half-Term! Join us from the 24th of October until the 1st of November 2026 from 10:30am till 4pm for a spooktastic Halloween half-term! There is so much to do at Wicksteed Park this half-term! Your wristband gives you unlimited access to all open rides, admission to Halloween Haunt ... Read More

  • Haunted Museum Trail

    Wellingborough Museum 12 Castle Way, Wellingborough

    Wellingborough Museum has run into a problem... they're being haunted! 👻 A range of famous people from Wellingborough's history have decided to haunt the museum and cause mischief - and the curators need YOUR help to get rid of them! Wander through the museum and learn about each famous ghost to help them leave. There may even be a prize ... Read More

    Free
  • Daventry Town Council Free School Holiday Events & Activities

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

    Daventry Town Council organises a variety of free events and activities in the school holidays to help families have fun without spending a fortune. Working with experienced and friendly practitioners, we offer something for everyone – from creative activities like crafting to sports like football coaching. So, you can save money when the kids are off school and keep them ... Read More

    Free
  • Royals at Stowe House: May Half-Term Family Trail & Crafts

    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 ... Read More