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SUMMARY:Exhibition: On the Road featuring Burton Latimer's Lost Garages - and more!
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition focused on the road transport in Burton Latimer. Lots of artefacts to bring back memories\, plus photos of some of the many garages that used to be found in Burton Latimer. We have a section on the building of the by pass. Additional highlights include a cabinet of reading materials from our archives linking to the 2026 National Year of Reading; a display of “Brothers in Arms” from WW1; our medals collection; plus a slideshow dedicated to the Conservative Club which closed its doors for the last time in December 2025.\nLocated in the Heritage Museum in the Harold Mason Centre in Burton Latimer (120 High Street\, NN15 5RH\, opposite Sainsbury’s)\, both parking and entry are free. Donations welcomed.\nWe are open Thursdays and Saturdays 10am – 1pm from Saturday 7th March until Saturday 27th June. Other days or times by appointment with Linda Gregory 07944 083170. We can open for small groups or individuals. We also offer help with family history and military research.
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/exhibition-on-the-road-featuring-burton-latimers-lost-garages-and-more/
LOCATION:Burton Latimer\, Burton Latimer\,\, Kettering\, Northamptonshire\, NN15 5LB
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T052025
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SUMMARY:Deene Park Plundered - English Civil War Reenactment & Heritage Zone
DESCRIPTION:Deene Park\nMay 3 – May 4\nBook your tickets now \nAbout this event \nDEENE PARK PLUNDERED \n“A noble legacy shaken by the storm of Civil War in Northamptonshire” \nA FULL DAY OF INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 3rd & 4th OF MAY 2026. \nWE INVITE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO STEP BACK IN HISTORY WITH US \nWatch and experience first-hand\, the thrill and excitement of large musket volleys\, pike engagements\, with drums and colours and the full panoply of the 17th Century. Soldiers and civilians demonstrate life during this turbulent period of history. \nMembers of the Sealed Knot will create a reenactment of fictional encounters between elements of Parliamentary and local Royalist forces with the finale each day being a battle involving hundreds of seventeenth century soldiers with accompanying cannon fire and cavalry charges. \nOur Living History encampment and activities tent will be open throughout the day and will give a close-up portrayal of life in the 17th Century and allow interaction between the public and re-enactors to both entertain and educate. \nThe Society and event organisers will showcase Local and National Heritage in a dedicated Heritage Zone. Visitors can meet heritage organisations\, societies and visitor attractions\, showcasing the county’s rich diversity of history and heritage. Food and Drink will also be on public sale. \nLocation: Deene Park Estate\, Northamptonshire\, \nPorter Lodge Entrance: NN17 3EG (off the A43) \nEvent Opening Times. \n11.30am – 5pm Sunday 3rd of May 2026 \n11.30am – 4.30pm Monday 4th of May 2026 \nPerformance Times \nOur arena and timetabled displays are all included in your ticket price. \nThe main battle starts at 2:30 pm. \nAll Day Activities \n“Making History in Action Accessible – bringing the past to life to aid and benefit the future”. \nWatch pre battle drill displays of Civil War soldiers\, drums\, colours and calvary\nExplore Civilian life in our Living History camp.\nTake part in our ‘have a go’ activities.\nComplete our kid’s activity sheets and treasure hunts.\nVisit our Heritage Zone showcasing Local and National history and heritage.\nWitness the spectacle of our main battle.\nFood and Drink \nFood and drink vendors are available on site\, or feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy your lunch whilst immersed in history. \nTicket Prices \n£20 Per Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) \n£10 Per Individual Adult \n£5 Concessions (OAP’S and Children under 16 years of age) \nCarers and Children under 5 enter free. \nBook your tickets now \nPlease Note: Due to the nature of our displays\, loud noises from cannon and musket are a common occurrence\, please bear that in mind when looking to bring small children and dogs. We always advise bringing chairs for anyone who may have mobility issues\, and ear defenders for individuals with sensitivities to loud noise.
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/deene-park-plundered-english-civil-war-reenactment-heritage-zone/
LOCATION:Deene Park\, Corby\, Northamptonshire\, NN17 3EW
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days,History,Outdoors,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T052025
CREATED:20260223T101200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T101200Z
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SUMMARY:Deene Park Plundered - English Civil War Reenactment & Heritage Zone
DESCRIPTION:Deene Park\nMay 3 – May 4\nBook your tickets now \nAbout this event \nDEENE PARK PLUNDERED \n“A noble legacy shaken by the storm of Civil War in Northamptonshire” \nA FULL DAY OF INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 3rd & 4th OF MAY 2026. \nWE INVITE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO STEP BACK IN HISTORY WITH US \nWatch and experience first-hand\, the thrill and excitement of large musket volleys\, pike engagements\, with drums and colours and the full panoply of the 17th Century. Soldiers and civilians demonstrate life during this turbulent period of history. \nMembers of the Sealed Knot will create a reenactment of fictional encounters between elements of Parliamentary and local Royalist forces with the finale each day being a battle involving hundreds of seventeenth century soldiers with accompanying cannon fire and cavalry charges. \nOur Living History encampment and activities tent will be open throughout the day and will give a close-up portrayal of life in the 17th Century and allow interaction between the public and re-enactors to both entertain and educate. \nThe Society and event organisers will showcase Local and National Heritage in a dedicated Heritage Zone. Visitors can meet heritage organisations\, societies and visitor attractions\, showcasing the county’s rich diversity of history and heritage. Food and Drink will also be on public sale. \nLocation: Deene Park Estate\, Northamptonshire\, \nPorter Lodge Entrance: NN17 3EG (off the A43) \nEvent Opening Times. \n11.30am – 5pm Sunday 3rd of May 2026 \n11.30am – 4.30pm Monday 4th of May 2026 \nPerformance Times \nOur arena and timetabled displays are all included in your ticket price. \nThe main battle starts at 2:30 pm. \nAll Day Activities \n“Making History in Action Accessible – bringing the past to life to aid and benefit the future”. \nWatch pre battle drill displays of Civil War soldiers\, drums\, colours and calvary\nExplore Civilian life in our Living History camp.\nTake part in our ‘have a go’ activities.\nComplete our kid’s activity sheets and treasure hunts.\nVisit our Heritage Zone showcasing Local and National history and heritage.\nWitness the spectacle of our main battle.\nFood and Drink \nFood and drink vendors are available on site\, or feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy your lunch whilst immersed in history. \nTicket Prices \n£20 Per Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) \n£10 Per Individual Adult \n£5 Concessions (OAP’S and Children under 16 years of age) \nCarers and Children under 5 enter free. \nBook your tickets now \nPlease Note: Due to the nature of our displays\, loud noises from cannon and musket are a common occurrence\, please bear that in mind when looking to bring small children and dogs. We always advise bringing chairs for anyone who may have mobility issues\, and ear defenders for individuals with sensitivities to loud noise.
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/deene-park-plundered-english-civil-war-reenactment-heritage-zone-2/
LOCATION:Deene Park\, Corby\, Northamptonshire\, NN17 3EW
CATEGORIES:Heritage Open Days,History,Outdoors,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T052025
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SUMMARY:VE Day
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate VE Day at Wicksteed Park with tea dancing! \nJoin us on the 8th of May 2026 from 6pm – 9pm\, for an evening of tea dancing as we commemorate VE Day and celebrate community. \nEnjoy a light supper of sandwiches\, savouries and sweet treats before taking to the floor to dance along to classic ballroom favourites. The evening will also include the vintage charm of a live cabaret performance\, as well as ballroom line dancing to keep you on your toes. \nA charity raffle will also be available to take part in on the night. \nEveryone is welcome to join this fabulous evening\, whether you’re an experienced dancer or trying it for the first time. \nDon’t miss out on our VE Day tea dancing evening\, book your tickets online NOW! \nAll proceeds will support the Wicksteed Charitable Trust (Registered Charity Number: 1142103). \nWicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply.
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/ve-day/
LOCATION:Wicksteed Park\, Barton Road\,\, Kettering\, Northamptonshire\, NN15 6NJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:History,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T052025
CREATED:20260415T085240Z
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SUMMARY:Naseby Battlefield Tour
DESCRIPTION:The best way to truly understand a battle is to walk in the footsteps of those who took part. Our tours follow those footsteps and give you unique access. The Naseby Battlefield Project offers public tours of Naseby Battlefield eight times a year. \nThese tours are often enriched by friends and supporting reenactor groups bringing key-aspects of the story to life on the actual battlefield. You will be surprised who you might meet. \nThe prices for public tours start at £25.00 per person. For this price we include our specially commissioned\, and highly rated Battlefield Maps & Interpretation Booklets – which are exclusive to Battlefield Tourists. To make sure that these are available we ask for you to pre-book the Battlefield Tours. We are sorry but we cannot accept visitors on the day. \nWe limit our group sizes to around 20 people. \nPlease note: The full tour lasts about 4 hours\, and will take you across the entire battlefield\, and extends to several miles. Public Tours offer some seats in a shared mini-bus\, but some of you might prefer to use your own cars. Either way we will need vehicles to get across the whole battlefield. \nRegrettably\, dogs are not allowed on our tours as some of it involves walking through working farmland. \nTo keep up to date with Naseby Battlefield Project news and battlefield tour dates visit out Facebook page or email us at enquiries@naseby.com
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/naseby-battlefield-tour-2/
LOCATION:Naseby Battlefield\, Clipston Rd\,\, Naseby\, Northamptonshire\, NN6 6BU
CATEGORIES:History,Outdoors,Tour,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T052025
CREATED:20260303T115044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T204353Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Cars at the Heritage Museum
DESCRIPTION:A display of vintage cars at Burton Latimer Heritage Museum to link with our exhibition “On the Road – featuring Burton Latimer’s Lost Garages – and more!” Free to visit\, but donations to the Museum are very welcome.\nThere will be refreshments and home made cakes available all day for a small donation. The Museum will also be open. \nFind us at the Harold Mason Centre 120 High St Burton Latimer NN15 5LB (opposite Sainsbury’s). Free parking.
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/vintage-cars-at-the-heritage-museum/
LOCATION:Burton Latimer\, Burton Latimer\,\, Kettering\, Northamptonshire\, NN15 5LB
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T052025
CREATED:20260423T170211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T133549Z
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SUMMARY:Lithic Studies Society knapping event
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that the Lithic Studies Society will be holding a Knap-In session on Saturday 9th May 2026 in the beautiful grounds of Chester House Estate\, Irchester\, Northamptonshire. \nTickets are only £10 and available now: https://buytickets.at/lithicstudiessociety/1886034 \nThe event is aimed at intermediate and experienced knappers\, and is an opportunity to gather and exchange insights\, techniques and materials. There will be no formal instruction\, but committee members will be present with knap and chat about their work. \nParticipants need to bring their own knapping kit. We will have some safety goggles and gloves available but encourage all participants to bring their own if they can as every participant will be required to wear them. We will have a little Norfolk flint on hand for the day\, but please bring any of your own material you might like to work on! \nThe event is open to all knappers with prior experience. Numbers are limited to 15\, on a first come first served basis. Full details are on our website.
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/lithic-studies-society-knapping-event/
LOCATION:The Chester House Estate\, Chester House\, Higham Road\, Little Irchester\,\, Wellingborough\, Northamptonshire\, NN8 2DH
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,History,Outdoors,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T052025
CREATED:20260205T175319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T195431Z
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SUMMARY:Grafton Regis: 1\,000 Years in 100 Minutes
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday May 9th\, experience the dramatic history of the tiny south Northamptonshire village of Grafton Regis. The past comes to life in a leisurely walk beginning at 2.30pm at the Village Hall\, then on to the atmospheric Church of St Mary the Virgin. In the Hall\, en route and in the Church\, meet famous and infamous characters linked to Grafton\, in costume\, including Elizabeth Woodville\, the White Queen\, and other Woodvilles\, Richard III\, Henry VIII and some of his wives\, Cardinal Wolsey\, and Elizabeth I. You’ll also hear the tragic story of Lady Crane\, the tenant of Grafton House (formerly Henry VIII’s palace) when it was destroyed during a Civil War siege; an account of the mystery of the Grafton Portrait (the earliest likeness of Shakespeare?); and why members of the FitzRoy family\, Dukes of Grafton\, are commemorated in the Church. And then back to the Hall for tea and cakes.\nBooking is essential. The cost is £11.50 per head\, including refreshments\, for adults; £5.00 for under 16s; and under 5s free. For further information and to book\, contact Keith on 0770 499 4977 or email keith.harry@btinternet.com
URL:https://discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/event/grafton-regis-1000-years-in-100-minutes/
LOCATION:Grafton Regis\, Bozenham Mill Ln\,\, Grafton Regis\, Northamptonshire\, NN12 7SS
CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Food and Drink,History,Summer,Tour
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