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
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
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
Understanding Roman Northamptonshire A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Northamptonshire occupies a central position within the landscape of Roman Britain, yet its remarkable archaeological heritage is often overshadowed by more familiar Roman sites elsewhere in the country. This talk explores how the county was transformed following the Roman conquest, revealing a landscape of thriving settlements, prosperous villas, extensive ... Read More
Northamptonshire Villas and Life in the Countryside A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Roman Northamptonshire was a predominantly rural landscape, where prosperous villas, bustling farmsteads, and productive agricultural estates formed the backbone of the local economy. While the grand villas often capture our imagination with their mosaics, bathhouses, and luxurious accommodation, they were much more than country residences. ... Read More
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