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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
Wicksteed-Park-Fountain

Castle Field Guided Walk

Wicksteed Park Barton Road,, Kettering

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

Free
Hardingstone Church

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
Buses

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
Irthlingborough Church

St. Peters Church, Irthlingborough – Heritage Open Days

St Peter's Church, Irthlingborough Church St,, Irthlingborough

Tours of a 14th century collegiate church with medieval undercrofts of the college buildings. Fine lantern tower. There will be a short introductory PowerPoint display throughout the day and refreshments available. St Peters Parish Church is a 14th century collegiate church which was closed at the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII. There are remains of the college including ... Read More

Free
Northampton

History of the Great Fire

The Guildhall Saint Giles' Square, Northampton

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

Free
saxbys cider tours

Cidery Tours

Saxbys Cider The Cider Yard, Farndish, Wellingborough

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

£20
Battle of Edgcote

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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