Take this unique opportunity to go on one of our popular rooftop tours! Enjoy the chance to climb the noble cantilevered stone staircase to admire the magnificent view from the roof and look over the world-famous Gardens; this truly is ‘the finest view in England’. These tours are unique and extremely popular so early booking is essential. What You Need ... Read More
Antiques and Vintage Fair Sunday 30th & Monday 31st August, 9am-4pm Northamptonshire's premier antiques, vintage and collectors fair organised by Stag Head Events return for two weekends this year. Spanning two days and featuring over 80 stalls of antiques, collectables, furniture, vintage, jewellery, coins, retro, militaria, clocks, toys, vinyl, china, glass, radios, tools, posters and much more! Housed in the ... Read More
Bronze Age Burials And Ceremonial Landscape A heritage talk by Professor Stephen Upex The coming of the Bronze Age heralds major changes in the way that society appears to have operated, farmed, buried their dead and worshipped which can all be detected within the archaeological landscape. This talk will review some of these changes and explain how society developed and ... Read More
Discover more about the objects you’ve found with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox. We’re delighted to host Eleanore from the Northamptonshire Portable Antiquities Scheme for two special FREE drop-in Finds Days: Friday 4th September, 10.30am–1.30pm Whether you’ve uncovered something while out metal detecting, unearthed an interesting object in the garden, or held onto a mysterious family heirloom, bring it ... Read More
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. These tours are often enriched by friends and supporting reenactor groups bringing key-aspects of the story to ... Read More
ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT FOR EACH TIME SLOT Interested in learning more about the history of the town in which we live? Then why not take this opportunity to meander through a time capsule of our town with a guide from Northamptonshire Walks, in honour of Heritage Open Days! Starting and finishing here at the Mill, there are two ... Read More
Join us at Corby Community Arts Archive website launch and exhibition for a cuppa and a chat during Heritage Open Days. Explore Everyday Histories documented through Corby Community Arts’ work and projects. View the exhibition, browse the new archive website, meet the volunteers and enjoy free refreshments. 📆 Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 🕙 10am - 3pm 📍 Former ... Read More
Join Kelmarsh Hall for their very first Honey Fest, a brand-new event celebrating all things honey and bees. Discover stalls, activities, and displays inspired by the wonderful world of pollinators in the beautiful Kelmarsh setting. The historic gardens will also be open.
Talk by Kevin Varty on "Alpha to Omega - The Lost Language of Headstones". See website for more information.
Heritage Open Days - Special 'Everyday History' Daventry Heritage Walking Tour with The National Trust 🎟️ FREE event. 🗓️ Saturday 19th September, 10.30am. 📍 Meet outside Sheaf Street Health Store. 🔈 Tour will have headsets for attendees to wear to clearly hear the Guide. 🧑🧑🧒🧒 Family Friendly 🐶 Polite dogs welcome A special version of our historic tour as part ... Read More
Discover the everyday lives spanning 5,000 years at Stanwick Lakes. From Roman crafts and Viking camps to blacksmithing, Roman pottery kilns and Bronze Age Boat building – explore the skills, work, and traditions that shaped life in the Nene Valley. Discover 5,000 years of everyday life in the Nene Valley at Stanwick Lakes this Heritage Open Days. For thousands of ... Read More
