Big Battlefield Walk Weekends – The Battle of Northampton

Delapre Abbey Abbey Cottage, London Road, Northampton

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

Free

Historical Walks of Hardingstone

Hardingstone Hardingstone, Northamptonshire

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

Free

Daventry Heritage Bus Rides

Daventry High St,, Daventry

Take a trip back in time with a ride on a vintage bus, courtesy of Northampton Transport Heritage. Hop on board for a free trip on a beautifully preserved heritage bus, following retro routes around the town and surrounding villages. A souvenir programme will also be available to purchase on the day, with funds going to the upkeep of these ... Read More

Free

Echoes of Daventry Calling – Borough Hill Architecture

Daventry Museum 3 New Street,, Daventry

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

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Wild Game Butchery Workshop

Hideaway Wood Farm A45 London Road, Dodford, Daventry

Join Hideaway Wood Farm this September for a full day, hands on wild game butchery workshop, inclusive of a 3 course lunch and some processed game to take home with you. This September, the amazing Alex (Force of Nature Chef) will be returning to the farm to facilitate a wild game butchery workshop, teaching you all about learning to eat ... Read More

Talk: Beer and Buildings

Towcester Mill Brewery Chantry Lane,, Towcester

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

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Big Battlefield Walk Weekends – The Battle of Edgcote

The Griffin Inn, Chipping Warden The Griffin Inn, Culworth Road,, Chipping Warden

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 Northamptonshire Battlefields Society to explore this little known but fascinating Wars of the Roses battlefield. Tickets are limited to 30 people and ... Read More

Free


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