Burton Latimer Heritage Museum. Our Autumn Exhibition features the services which have served Burton Latimer in times of emergency including: doctors, nurses, St John Ambulance, WW2 emergency services, the police force and the fire service. From medical instruments, to truncheons, handcuffs and a fire axe, there is lots to see. We have a "dressing up" box so that you or ... Read More
Join us for a Autumnal day out for all the family at our annual Artisan Fair and Autumn Walk. Explore the fabulous array of stallholders, from handmade crafts to delicious treats, our artisan market features a wonderful range of local makers, designers, and food vendors. Perfect for finding one-of-a-kind treasures and gifts! Then take a stroll through the woodland, lakeside ... Read More
Talk by Kathryn Baird in the Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, Warmington PE8 6TE on Sunday, 4 October at 2.30 pm, followed by tea and cake in Warmington Village Hall. The people who made the restoration happen in 1876 and the way the church looks today.
Be among the first to experience 'Field', a major new exhibition by Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger at Arts Collective. Join us for the official launch evening at 24 Guildhall Road between 6pm and 8pm where visitors will get an exclusive first look at Wallinger’s ambitious new works spanning film, sculpture, and painting. Highlights of the evening include exploring 'The ... Read More
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
The Roman invasion of AD 43 and the conquest of Britain A heritage talk by Professor Stephen Upex The Romans sent an invasion force to Britain in AD 43 and for the next 4 centuries controlled the landscape of Britannia. This talk will explain how this invasion unfolded. Who where the troops, what were their forts like, how did the ... Read More
expect an evening packed with everything you’d want from a proper Oktoberfest — steins of German beer, delicious German cuisine including bratwurst, currywurst and giant pretzels, and plenty of good food, good company and great atmosphere. And, of course, no Oktoberfest would be complete without the music! We’ll have an incredible live Oompah band bringing the party to life with ... Read More
Presented by Northamptonshire's Baroque Music Group : Fiori Musicali, enjoy Mozart at his finest! This sublime music is performed alongside music by Mozart's favourite clarinettist, Anton Stadler as well as a clarinet quartet by his pupil Johanna Nepomuk Hummel. The concert welcomes distinguished basset clarinettist and Mozart expert Colin Lawson, (until recently head of the Royal College of Music).
Step back into the living history of the 384th Bomb Group at Grafton Underwood. Join us for our latest Museum Open Day, where the stories of the airmen who flew from this Northamptonshire airfield come vividly to life. Explore original wartime artefacts, exhibits and personal accounts that reveal the courage, routine, and sacrifice behind every mission. Discover the history of ... Read More
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF NORTHAMPTON’S MUSICAL GENIUS The Malcolm Arnold Festival, a community-focused annual celebration honouring the music of Sir Malcolm Arnold in his hometown of Northampton, will showcase the composer's sparkling chamber, brass and orchestral music performed by guests including local ensembles, the Northampton Symphony Orchestra and Towcester Studio Band. Probably best known for his internationally famous film scores, symphonic ... Read More
Celebrated cellist Julian Lloyd Webber launches a day of live performances honouring the music of Sir Malcolm Arnold at Cripps Hall and St Matthew’s Church on Saturday 24th October, in the composer’s hometown of Northampton. The Malcolm Arnold Festival, a community-focused annual celebration, will showcase the composer's sparkling chamber, brass and orchestral music performed by guests including local ensembles, the ... Read More
oin us on Northamptonshire Day to be inspired by the true story of Kinky Boots! From a small factory in Earls Barton, in Northamptonshire, England to Broadway, New York, USA; this is a story that has inspired so many, including the Golden Globe award-winning movie and the multi-Tony Award winning Broadway musical, Kinky Boots. This story chronicles Steve Pateman’s journey ... Read More
Join us in Kettering town centre for an all-day celebration of the best of Northamptonshire - hop on a heritage bus to Wicksteed Park and the Lighthouse Theatre and come and take a look at the renovated Alfred East Gallery!
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
Join Wellingborough Museum for some spoooooky storytelling from a bona-fide witch! 🧙♀️ Gretchen the Good Witch will be taking up residence in the museum on Tuesday 27th October from 11am-3pm, ready to tell her scariest stories to anyone who'll hear... listen at your own peril! Alongside our witchy storytelling, we'll also have some Halloween crafts for you to get stuck ... Read More
Wellingborough Museum are delighted to be welcoming back CJ's Birds this Halloween! 🦅 They'll be bringing their array of birds of prey - owls, eagles, hawks, and falcons. Join them for bird handling sessions and talks with demonstrations throughout the day. We'll also be running our Haunted Railway event in the Upstairs Gallery, where our miniature railway will be dressed ... Read More