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Young Person Archaeology Experience Day

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

Are you aged between 8 and 18 and passionate about history, archaeology, and uncovering the past? Join professional archaeologists from Chester House Estate and the University of Leicester for a unique series of archaeology workshops for young people this August. Spend 90 minutes digging and recording in a real archaeological excavation area, guided by professional archaeologists. Take part in a 30-minute session at the ... Read More

£25

August Bank Holiday Opening at Holdenby House

Holdenby House Holdenby House, Northampton

Step into history on August Bank Holiday at Holdenby House! Get ready for one of these rare opportunities to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of magnificent Holdenby. Once the largest house in Elizabethan England, then the Palace of King James I and eventual prison of his Son Charles I. For this weekend only they will be once again exhibiting ... Read More

In Extremis: Landscape Reimagined

78 Derngate 78-82 Derngate, Northampton

Multi-disciplinary artist Simon James is pleased to unveil a solo exhibition of new works exploring the colours, shapes and surfaces that are hiding in plain sight in pockets of rural England, presented across three gallery spaces at the prestigious Charles Rennie Mackintosh House and Galleries. On show through July and August, the paintings, drawings and photographic works all draw their ... Read More

Alpaca Tuesday – Alpaca Walks

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

Alpaca Walk at Chester House Estate Meet the alpacas and take a gentle, guided walk through the beautiful landscape of Chester House Estate with one of the alpacas by your side. Before you begin, you’ll be introduced to the alpacas and learn about their care, personalities, and how to handle them. You’ll then be matched with an alpaca that suits ... Read More

£25

Alpaca Tuesday – Alpaca Tea Party

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

The Alpaca Tea Party is a relaxed, family-friendly experience where you can spend quiet time with alpacas in a peaceful outdoor setting. You’ll sit at a picnic bench while the alpacas graze and move around nearby. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to feed them, stroke them, and observe their behaviour up close. Each alpaca has its own personality, ... Read More

£7.50 – £12.50

Outdoor Cinema – Wicked

Boughton House Boughton Park,, Kettering, Northamptonshire

Good News! It's Wicked! A dazzling cinematic adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, offering a fresh perspective on the Land of Oz. Watch and singalong with the movie on a HUGE open-air screen under the stars with the grounds of the stunning Boughton House in the background. Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a specially curated soundtrack! Gates ... Read More

£20 – £30

Art Jam Festival 2025

Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, London Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Showcasing some of Northampton's finest talent along side a wide range of immersive, engaging creative activities. Everyone is welcome to relax, enjoy and be inspired. A very special and unique event to be held in the Walled Garden on the beautiful grounds of Delapré Abbey. You don’t have to be an artist to be acquainted with your innate creative spirit. ... Read More

Outdoor Cinema – Moana 2

Boughton House Boughton Park,, Kettering, Northamptonshire

How Far Will You Go? The incredible sequel that has been selling out cinema across the world and shattering box office records! Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chairs and watch MOANA 2 on a huge open-air cinema screen. Plus music to enjoy before the film with a specially curated soundtrack of songs. Gates – 12noon / Show ... Read More

£15 – £20

Outdoor Cinema – Mamma Mia

Boughton House Boughton Park,, Kettering, Northamptonshire

The ultimate ABBA experience! An all singing, all dancing ABBA day where you’ll watch Mamma Mia! and Mamma Mia Here We Go Again on a HUGE open-air screen and singalong with ABBA’s greatest hits! Plus ABBA disco before the movies, Street Food, Bar, Fancy dress and more! Gates – 5:00pm / Show – 6:30pm Saturday 6th September Booking essential - ... Read More

£30 – £40

Outdoor Cinema – The Gruffalo & Stick Man

Boughton House Boughton Park,, Kettering, Northamptonshire

All was quiet in the deep dark wood... An amazing family outdoor cinema experience with a double bill of brilliant Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler animations. Watch the incredible tales of The Gruffalo and Stick Man on a giant open-air screen. *Both films are included in the ticket price. Gates – 10:00am / Show – 11:00am Sunday 7th September Booking ... Read More

£12 – £20

Outdoor Cinema – Pretty Woman

Boughton House Boughton Park,, Kettering, Northamptonshire

Not booking Pretty Woman? Big Mistake. Huge. Watch a classic movie under the stars! Pack a picnic and join us for an outdoor cinema experience like no other with a showing of the fantastic Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, on a HUGE open-air screen. Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of specially curated ... Read More

£20 – £30
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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

Free


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