Visit the Central Library in Abington Street or the Museum & Art Gallery in Guildhall Road to collect a Northampton architectural heritage trail map of the Market Square and take a self-guided walk around the heart of the town, taking in some of Northampton's important heritage buildings.
Visit Nassington and find out more about the village's blue plaque route! Take the opportunity to visit this lovely Northamptonshire village and find out more about 45 properties which all have a story to tell behind their very own blue plaque.
Come and explore a significant rural Northamptonshire church. Come and visit St Botolph's Church in Slapton which has the finest medieval wall paintings in the county! Slapton is one of the best places in England to see how a medieval church would have looked before Tudor monarchs outlawed its images, banned its paintings and imposed a more austere, less sensual, ... Read More
A beautiful rural Northamptonshire church rebuilt in the 19th century. Come and visit St John the Baptist Church in Plumpton, a remote and beautiful building rebuilt by Jesus College Oxford in the 1820s which retains all it original fitments.
A heritage trail which celebrates Daventry's historic architecture, remarkable people and events which focuses largely on historic Sheaf Street but uncovers some of the town's other unknown gems. The heritage trail leaflet can be picked up from the Sheaf Street Health Store, which is the recommended starting point of the trail.
Explore the deep hidden history of the building. Step back in time to hear the story and discover how heritage helped to create Northampton's beautiful Culture Quarter through public exhibitions and immersive multimedia utilising VR technology. The Performing Room have worked on a multimedia heritage project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to uncover and share the hidden history ... Read More
A closer look at the laying out of the historic Victorian cemetery on Billing Road, Northampton; its architectural features and memorials, their styles and some of the materials used, and their setting within the designed garden landscape. Now in the care of West Northamptonshire Council, the cemetery occupies the eastern end of The Billing Road Conservation Area and is arguably ... Read More
Visit Kingsley Park Methodist Church this Heritage Open Days for: Brass rubbing Refreshments Talks Childrens activities Special exhibition Plus, prebook a picnic box from Afternoon Tea Delights by 18th September and have a fresh delivery to the church to enjoy on the day! Why not travel by FREE Heritage Bus from George Row in Northampton Town Centre?!
Calling all passengers - jump on board with Jeyes! Joining a bus tour is simple and free. All bus tours leave form and return to The George Row, Northampton, connecting you to All Saints' Church, Earls Barton. Route - Timetables are available online or from Jeyes of Earls Barton.
The story behind two Northamptonshire brothers, and their famous inventions, Jeyes Fluis and Jeyes's Northamptonshire Sauce. Georgina will be available all weekend to share stories and explore exhibitions with visitors. Visitors can also enjoy Jeyes's Northamptonshire mustard tastings on Saturday and Sunday. Norhamptonshire Transport Heritage visits also on offer to Jeyes of Earls Barton.
Architecture students from Northampton College have been reimagining Northampton, taking an existing heritage asset and suggesting how it could be transformed with heart and, of course, imagination! The students' work will be on display in the café at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery for the duration of the festival, linking to exhibitions featuring the county town elsewhere in the museum. ... Read More
The Great Fire of Northampton in 1675 destroyed much of the town centre - a walking trail will take participants around the centre of the town to see some of the affected buildings and how the town was rebuilt, while learning more about this year's 350th anniversary commemoration. Trail leaflets will be available from Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Northampton ... Read More
West Northamptonshire Council has many historic and heritage assets that is responsible for and they are dotted across the west of the county. This assets trail will help you discover some of the area's secret treasures! Tram Shelter, Cock Hotel, Northampton Upton Hall, Upton Bury Mount, Towcester Castle Mound, St Andrew's Road, Northampton Queen Eleanor Cross, London Road, Northampton Monument, ... Read More
Northamptonshire Natural History Society photography section present a talk by Lilliana Alani - People, Places and Faces. Lilliana Alani presents - People, Places and Faces, A medley of different styles of photography that She has developed over the years. This presentation will take you to inspiring journey around 5 continents in one evening. It is a medley of over 180 ... Read More
Yardley Arts exhibition - as part of NROS & HOD 19-21 and 25-28 September 11am-5pm (until 8pm on Thursday 25th September) Yardley Arts opens its characterful building, normally a venue for art workshops and courses, for a public exhibition of artwork by selected members of Northants & Rutland Open Studios: Katy Burdett, Cordell Garfield, Rebecca Holcombe, Sarah Hutt, Emma Lindsay, Melissa MacDonald, Sally Pennycate, Colin Proctor, Emma Saul and Ravi ... Read More
Classic buses providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Northampton linking venues participating in Heritage Open Days and running short tours. Regular FREE bus services and short tours using classic buses and coaches running from the Town Centre on routes around Northampton and the local area serving many of the venues open to the public. Saturday 20 September: 09:30-16:30 ... Read More
Heritage Open Days are back at Wicksteed Park for 2025! Have you ever wanted to learn more about the park’s water meadow, natural features and our history that extends beyond play? Join on the 13th or 20th of September 2025 from 10am until 11:30am for a Castle Field guided walk! The park rangers will guide you along an immersive route ... Read More
Northampton Saints Lions Exhibition – Honouring the 30 Saintsmen Who Have Represented the British and Irish Lions. An onsite exhibition at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens to celebrate the clubs representation over the years on the British and Irish Lions tours, from Blair Swannell in 1899 and 1904 to the recent four returning from the 2025 tour, Fin Smith, Henry ... Read More
Explore the natural and heritage architecture at Stanwick Lakes! From ancient monuments to blacksmithing, traditional crafts to living history displays—discover how people and nature shaped the Nene Valley over the past 5,000 years.
This year, The Holy Sepulchre are exploring the theme: Layers, Scars, and Memories Carved in Stone. Over 900 years old, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is rich with physical traces of the past. Cracks, marks, changes in stone , all these “scars” tell a story of a building shaped by time, faith, and community. Topics include: Architecture: Layers, Scars, ... Read More
Get into Towcester Museum completely FREE this Heritage Open Days! Volunteers will be in a variety of costumes throughout the day. Games and activities for children will be available, some will be activities children can do under supervision of their families, and some will be led by volunteers. No booking required.
Examine some of Northamptonshire's most remarkable archaeological artefacts and get hands-on with history through family-friendly activities, including the exciting opportunity to wash real artefacts As part of Heritage Open Days, Northamptonshire's Archaeological Resource Centre (ARC) is hosting an ARC open day on Saturday 20th September from 10am - 4pm. For those with a particular interest in human history, the team ... Read More
Meet local food producers (watch this space for more details) and take the opportunity to buy their wares including heritage-variety apples from Lyveden's orchards. Discover fun for all the family and learn more about apples and Thomas Tresham's orchard.
In 2021, Graham McKechnie discovered the grave of the Northampton Saints Rugby Clubs first Captain, Jim Barker, buried in 1929. In a state of disrepair, the club and foundation funded the restoration of his grave at Dallington Cemetery. Join for a walking tour of the cemetery and discover the stories of other Saints players that also were laid to rest ... Read More
Step into 1300 Years of Architectural Heritage at Brixworth! This Heritage Open Days, come and discover one of England’s most remarkable architectural treasures – All Saints’ Church in Brixworth, a stunning example of Anglo-Saxon design and construction. Built in the 7th century, when Roman Britain had faded into legend and the Anglo-Saxon age was emerging, this iconic building is one ... Read More
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
Join the Kettering Civic Society for an enlightening afternoon as they embark on a walking tour led by the knowledgeable Kathy Haigh, on behalf of the Kettering Civic Society. Discover the rich tapestry of Kettering’s history through the lens of its non-conformists and the influential figure of William Knibb. This captivating tour will take you through some of Kettering's historical ... Read More
Experience the church in a whole new light, candlelight and torchlight to be exact. Join The Holy Sepulchre Church after dark for a special evening tour by torchlight. Bring your own torch and step into the shadows as they explore the church’s hidden corners and hidden gems. Discover the church as it is rarely seen, see details you might miss ... Read More
