What will be the effects of Global Warming on Northampton? What might the World your grandchildren and great grandchildren inherit be like? Learn about the local aspects of climate change. Talk held by Northamptonshire Natural History Society's Weather and Climate section.
Join the Ranger team in the Visitor Centre to hear about the work they have completed throughout the season, their wildlife highlights so far, and their plans for the upcoming months. The talk will be followed by an optional wildlife-spotting walk around some of the key locations on site where conservation work is underway. And there will be the opportunity ... Read More
Step into a world of powdered wigs, whispered affairs, and glittering deception… Join Delapre Abbey for an exclusive double tour experience that’s equal parts Bridgerton, Jane Austen, and jaw-dropping true history. Expect romance, rivalry, and revelations — all set against the backdrop of one of Northamptonshire’s most elegant estates. What makes this experience truly unique? Your guides are not just ... Read More
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
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
Join Deene Park as they mark the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade with a house tour centred around the Crimean War and the 7th Earl of Cardigan. Enjoy a tour of this lived-in family home as they explore the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and how the Crimean War became the first media war. They'll also ... Read More
Join Deene Park as they mark the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade with a house tour centred around the Crimean War and the 7th Earl of Cardigan. Enjoy a tour of this lived-in family home as they explore the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and how the Crimean War became the first media war. They'll also ... Read More
Join Deene Park as they mark the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade with a house tour centred around the Crimean War and the 7th Earl of Cardigan. Enjoy a tour of this lived-in family home as they explore the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and how the Crimean War became the first media war. They'll also ... Read More
He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good. In his spoken word show, I Could Be Wrong, I ... Read More
Join us for a guided survey walk and help uncover the hidden world of the harvest mouse, the UK’s smallest rodent. As part of this national citizen science project, you’ll learn how to spot their tiny, woven nests and contribute valuable data to monitor their populations. More info: https://mammal.org.uk/current-research/national-harvest-mouse-survey Starting from 10:30am the talk and walk should last about 60-90 minutes. s. What’s ... Read More
The Hidden History of Rural Northamptonshire, A brief tour of the County's hidden wonders, - from hillforts to bunkers, from villas to castles, by Alex Howe, Chair of Northampton Civic Society. Please contact Central Library with any queries on: northampton.libraryplus@westnorthants.gov.uk. Tickets are free, but booking is essential.
Enjoy a special ground-floor tour of this lived-in family home with one of the dedicated guides. The Great Hall will be dressed for Christmas with traditional family decorations and, alongside the history of the house and family, the guides will also share the history of Christmas traditions from the Tudor Period through to the present day. Tickets include a light ... Read More
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