Have you ever foraged for delicious wild foods before? Would you like to learn what is in season that can be foraged safely with a little care, to supplement your diet? Head to Hideaway Wood Farm to be guided around the beautiful farmland and seek hedgerow and woodland edibles that are full of surprising summer flavours! You will be looking ... 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
Heritage Open Days are back at Wicksteed Park for 2025! Have you ever wanted to explore how the park’s key features have changed over time? Join in the Garden Room on the 14th of September from 11am for a captivating presentation showcasing a series of aerial views across different decades illustrating the dramatic transformation of Wicksteed Park’s grounds. In the ... Read More
From a royal Anglo-Norman timber hall to a substantial stone-built Prebend attached to Lincoln Cathedral. Dating back to 1200 AD, and the oldest house in Northamptonshire, they will be examining the architectural alterations from its inception from a Royal timber hall to the present day. They will also examine the various styles of wall covering, in one instance by using ... Read More
Towcester Mill Brewery welcome back Philomena Liggins for a fascinating talk in honour of Heritage Open Days. Lyveden New Bield is an unfinished Tudor mansion in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. It stands as a testament to its creator Sir Thomas Tresham, but work stopped in 1605 due to the family’s staggering debts. This is where the story begins! ... Read More
