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Scrum: Women in Rugby at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Northampton Museum! Join Northampton Museum as they proudly mark Northampton’s role as a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Explore a dynamic exhibition that delves into the rich history of women’s rugby and its growing popularity across Northamptonshire. Discover powerful images from local photographers, capturing the energy and dedication ... Read More

Free

Naseby Battlefield Interactive Tour

Naseby Battlefield Clipston Rd,, Naseby, Northamptonshire

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

£25

AncientCraft Workshops – Flint Knapping

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

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

£120

AncientCraft Workshops – Bronze Age Jewellery

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

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

£120

Learning to knit with the alpacas

Hideaway Wood Farm A45 London Road, Dodford, Daventry

Learn to knit with chunky alpaca yarn beside the alpacas at Hideaway Wood Farm! A workshop that focuses on simple knitting techniques to get you started on your own project using beautifully soft alpaca yarn. Yarn and needles provided (or bring your own!). In this workshop you will be introduced to the basic techniques of: Casting on Knit stitch Purl ... Read More

£45

Carnegie Talk – Jane Austen Gets Weird: Horror in Britain’s Empire with Tré Ventour-Griffiths

Northamptonshire Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire

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

Free
a watercolour painting of stanwick lakes, with a wooden boat on a river surrounded by trees.

Mixed Media Painting Workshop

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

In this session, you will combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to layer different materials like watercolors, inks, and acrylics, adding depth and texture to your work. Alongside these, you’ll incorporate drawing tools such as pencils and pens to refine and enhance your composition, bringing out intricate ... Read More

£27

Talk & Walk: Seed Gathering

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick Lakes,, Stanwick, Northamptonshire

Enjoy a guided autumn walk around the quieter areas of the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes. While we are walking, we will gather seeds as part of the Tree Councils Seed Gathering Season, and sharing tips on growing native trees from seed. More info: https://treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-campaigns/seed-gathering-season/ Starting from 10:30am the talk and walk should last about 60-90 minutes. What’s Included Tea, ... Read More

£8 – £14

Foraging Workshop

Lyveden Lyveden,, Oundle, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join a foraging workshop with local expert Lizzy to discover some delectable wild foods that can make seasonal safe additions to your diet. You will hunt for wild fruits, herbs, mushrooms and plants, teaching key identifying features and preferred habitats. This will give you a solid start on your wild food journey. Part-way through the session, you will stop to ... Read More

£35

Fly Fishing Lessons

Pitsford Water 7 Brixworth Rd,, Holcot, Northamptonshire

Fly Fishing Lessons with Mid Northants Trout Fishers Association – Pitsford Water Fishing Lodge 2pm and 3.30pm £6 Discover the absorbing sport of fly fishing. Their coaches provide one-hour lessons in fly casting, fishing methods and watercraft (2pm onwards). Suitable for: Complete beginners (aged 10+) learning to cast Experienced fly fishers wishing to improve their skills and knowledge Equipment is ... Read More

£6

Sunday Sewing Socials in the Taproom with Olesya

Saxbys Cider The Cider Yard, Farndish, Wellingborough

Join me, Olesya, for a friendly sewing session and a chat. Sunday Sewing Socials is a little sewing club, running in a relaxing and easygoing atmosphere every two weeks. Bring your own hand sewing project or feel free to pick something from what I offer. Any age, any level, everyone is welcome and Family tickets available. I will be sharing ... Read More

£11.50 – £25.50

Introduction to Watercolour Day Course

Lyveden Lyveden,, Oundle, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The small group course is designed for beginners and improvers, but no experience is expected. They will provide all the materials you will need and as always gently guided in Liddy's relaxed style. Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over ... Read More

£47.50


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