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
Join Chester House at some BRAND NEW Archaeology Workshops: an introduction to Roman Jewellery! In these 2 hour introduction sessions you will sit down with Roman Crafting specialists to discuss traditional techniques as well as items found locally around Northamptonshire before having a go at making your own! Everything you make you get to take home with you! Have a ... Read More
Join Chester House at some BRAND NEW Archaeology Workshops: an introduction to Medieval book binding! In these 2 hour introduction sessions you will sit down with Roman Crafting specialists to discuss traditional techniques as well as items found locally around Northamptonshire before having a go at making your own! Everything you make you get to take home with you! Find ... Read More
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
The story of the Westminster terror attack in March 2021 and its subsequent events will be revealed by Fay Tennet, a former Chief Inspector and Deputy Head of Security at the Houses of Parliament, and Deputy Director of Security Liaison at the Royal Household. Members £4.00, non-members £5.00 | Methodist Schoolroom, College Street, Wollaston
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Register of Historic Battlefields in England the Battlefields Trust and its partner organisations are arranging a series of battlefield walks in September 2025 to coincide with Heritage Open Days. Join the Nothamptonshire Battlefields Society for a walk across the field of this important Wars of the Roses battle, which saw the Lancastrians defeated ... Read More
Heritage Open Days are back at Wicksteed Park for 2025! Have you ever wanted to learn more about the park’s water meadow, natural features and our history that extends beyond play? Join on the 13th or 20th of September 2025 from 10am until 11:30am for a Castle Field guided walk! The park rangers will guide you along an immersive route ... Read More
Enjoy a walk around Hardingstone seeing the main old buildings and hearing about the people who lived there, together with seeing photos of buildings that no longer exist. Join for a walk around the Eastern or Western side (2 separate walks each day) of Hardingstone village, taking in sites of historical interest and hearing about the people who lived in ... Read More
Discover the historic and current structures on Borough Hill in Daventry Museum's Echoes of Daventry Calling exhibition, celebrating 100 years of broadcasting. Themed activities include paper house making, talks about Borough Hill and vintage bus rides. The architectural history of Borough Hill, Daventry dates back to its days as an Iron-age Hill Fort and most recently as the site of ... Read More
Commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton with storyboards, actors and a virtual reality app plus walking tour. Also learn about civic history with the mayor in the heart of the civic building- The Guildhall. The 'History of the Great Fire' event will take place at the Guildhall on Saturday, 13th September between 11am - 3pm, ... Read More
Join Towcester Mill Brewery Director, John Evans, for this free Heritage Open Day Talk "Beer & Buildings!" - Did you know how beers came to have their name? - Did you know how linked they are to historical parts of the Mill or to the history that surrounds the area? - Did you know how beer first came about? Find ... Read More
Your cidery tour includes a welcome drink, a talk on the history of Saxby’s Cider, a tour of the cidery, a trailer ride round the orchards (weather dependent) and a cider tasting. The tour lasts approximately 1½ to 2 hours. As the majority of the tour is outside please come equipped for the English weather. Also there is some walking ... Read More
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