• A Portrait of Passion: Scandal, Secrets & Society at Delapré Abbey!

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

    Monday 17th August 2026 | 10.30am-3.30pm £35 per person (16+ only) Includes a 2-course lunch and refreshments (non-alcoholic) in the historic Dining Room Step into a world of powdered wigs, whispered affairs, and glittering deception… Join us for an exclusive double tour experience at Delapré Abbey that’s equal parts Bridgerton, Jane Austen, and jaw-dropping true history. Expect romance, rivalry, and ... Read More

    £35
  • Death of a Clown – A Solo Performance, Lamport Hall

    Lamport Hall Lamport, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Death Of A Clown - A Solo Performance Drama Friday 21st August, 7:30pm-9:15pm DEATH OF A CLOWN - A Solo Performance Drama The play lasts approximately 105 minutes including a 15 minute interval. It is the year 1600 and one-time theatrical superstar Will Kemp is down on his luck. Reduced to long-distance morris dancing as a publicity stunt, there's only ... Read More

    £12
  • Winnie the Pooh’s 100th Birthday Bash

    Nene Court Nene Court Shopping Village, Embankment,, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

    Join us at Volta Books as we mark 100 years of Winnie the Pooh. Browse the display explaining how the cuddly bear went from being Canadian, to being called Edward, before becoming Winnie. Snuggle up at 2pm for storytelling, followed by a singalong with birthday cake (whilst stocks last). Complete the day with a preordered bear themed goody bag for ... Read More

    Free
  • Naseby Battlefield Tour

    Naseby Battlefield Clipston Rd,, Naseby, Northamptonshire

    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

    £25
  • Creating History Day

    St Peter's Church, Northampton Marefair,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    Join us on the 26th August to get creative and celebrate the artistic and independent spirit of our town! St Peter's has been a source of inspiration for artists and craftspeople for centuries. The renowned local painter and muralist Henry Bird pursued a career in the arts after being inspired by the stunning stone carvings inside the church. This FREE ... Read More

    Free
  • Antiques and Vintage Fair, Lamport Hall

    Lamport Hall Lamport, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    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

    £5
  • Heritage Talk: Bronze Age Burials and Ceremonial Landscape

    Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

    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

    £10.00
  • Finds Fridays at Stanwick Lakes – 10:30am – 1:30pm

    Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

    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

    Free
  • Naseby Battlefield Tour

    Naseby Battlefield Clipston Rd,, Naseby, Northamptonshire

    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

    £25
  • HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: Town Heritage Walk, Towcester

    Towcester Mill Brewery Chantry Lane,, Towcester, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    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

  • Corby Community Arts Archive website launch and exhibition

    Corby Town Centre

    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

    Free
  • Honey Fest, Kelmarsh Hall

    Kelmarsh Hall Main Rd,, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    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.

    £15