To commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton, make sure to visit Delapré Abbey for the exhibition “Regeneration: Recreating Northampton,” focusing on the town’s revival and transformation.
A heritage trail which celebrates Daventry's historic architecture, remarkable people and events which focuses largely on historic Sheaf Street but uncovers some of the town's other unknown gems. The heritage trail leaflet can be picked up from the Sheaf Street Health Store, which is the recommended starting point of the trail.
Naseby Battlefield Project is hosting Naseby Battlefield Tours! Naseby Battlefield – The Most Important Place You've Never Heard of... Journey back in time to one of the most pivotal moments in British history with a Naseby Battlefield Tour. Led by experienced tour guides, this immersive experience offers a unique perspective on the Battle of Naseby and its enduring impact on ... Read More
Step into a world of powdered wigs, whispered affairs, and glittering deception… Join Delapre Abbey for an exclusive double tour experience that’s equal parts Bridgerton, Jane Austen, and jaw-dropping true history. Expect romance, rivalry, and revelations — all set against the backdrop of one of Northamptonshire’s most elegant estates. What makes this experience truly unique? Your guides are not just ... Read More
Naseby Battlefield Project is hosting Naseby Battlefield Tours! Naseby Battlefield – The Most Important Place You've Never Heard of... Journey back in time to one of the most pivotal moments in British history with a Naseby Battlefield Tour. Led by experienced tour guides, this immersive experience offers a unique perspective on the Battle of Naseby and its enduring impact on ... Read More
The oldest flint tools found in Britain date to around 1 million years ago, the latest around 3000 years ago so you will have the chance to try your hand at a process used for 99.7% of human presence in Britain! Experimental archaeologist Dr. James Dilley will guide you through the process of making your own flint tools to take ... Read More
The day will begin with a 1 hour introductory talk to jewellery in the Bronze Age, covering materials, UK artefacts and manufacturing techniques. Participants will then spend the morning practising a variety of techniques to create a shale bead before moving onto working with jet and/or amber to create a replica of their own. In the afternoon there will also ... Read More
Economic historians would describe ‘absentee enslavers’ as people who managed enslaved people and the land they toiled on while geographically and psychologically removed from the terror of the plantation. Based on Tré’s wider work, this lecture first uses Jane Austen adaptations to reframe Austen’s women as absentees or in close association with that brutal system many miles away. Gatekeepers in ... Read More
We're incredibly excited to announce a brand-new event happening this year at the Discover Hub - Finds Days! These sessions will have Northamptonshire's Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox, hosting a space where anyone can get artefacts they have evaluated. From metal-detecting treasures to old heirlooms in the attic, Eleanore will document and explain the item's history. These are hosted as ... Read More
£50 per person includes an arrival drink and a two-course dinner What was originally set out to be a conventional, suburban Halloween themed party, quickly becomes a horror in more ways than one when one of the partygoers is murdered. A tongue-in-cheek murder mystery where everyone has the motive and the opportunity but the evidence will separate the guilty from ... Read More
Join Deene Park as they mark the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade with a house tour centred around the Crimean War and the 7th Earl of Cardigan. Enjoy a tour of this lived-in family home as they explore the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and how the Crimean War became the first media war. They'll also ... Read More
Join Deene Park as they mark the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade with a house tour centred around the Crimean War and the 7th Earl of Cardigan. Enjoy a tour of this lived-in family home as they explore the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and how the Crimean War became the first media war. They'll also ... Read More
