Visit Nassington and find out more about the village's blue plaque route! Take the opportunity to visit this lovely Northamptonshire village and find out more about 45 properties which all have a story to tell behind their very own blue plaque.
Come and explore a significant rural Northamptonshire church. Come and visit St Botolph's Church in Slapton which has the finest medieval wall paintings in the county! Slapton is one of the best places in England to see how a medieval church would have looked before Tudor monarchs outlawed its images, banned its paintings and imposed a more austere, less sensual, ... Read More
A beautiful rural Northamptonshire church rebuilt in the 19th century. Come and visit St John the Baptist Church in Plumpton, a remote and beautiful building rebuilt by Jesus College Oxford in the 1820s which retains all it original fitments.
Architecture students from Northampton College have been reimagining Northampton, taking an existing heritage asset and suggesting how it could be transformed with heart and, of course, imagination! The students' work will be on display in the café at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery for the duration of the festival, linking to exhibitions featuring the county town elsewhere in the museum. ... Read More
The Great Fire of Northampton in 1675 destroyed much of the town centre - a walking trail will take participants around the centre of the town to see some of the affected buildings and how the town was rebuilt, while learning more about this year's 350th anniversary commemoration. Trail leaflets will be available from Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Northampton ... Read More
West Northamptonshire Council has many historic and heritage assets that is responsible for and they are dotted across the west of the county. This assets trail will help you discover some of the area's secret treasures! Tram Shelter, Cock Hotel, Northampton Upton Hall, Upton Bury Mount, Towcester Castle Mound, St Andrew's Road, Northampton Queen Eleanor Cross, London Road, Northampton Monument, ... Read More
Following the huge success of their first event in 2024, Holdenby House are thrilled to invite you once again to their Falconers Gathering, a special event dedicated to the ancient art and modern practice of falconry. Whether you are an experienced falconer, a novice, or simply an enthusiast of birds of prey, this event promises to offer something for everyone. ... Read More
The Deco Theatre, Northampton's hidden gem, is host to a wide variety of shows, the Christmas pantomime, and many training events. Over recent years the theatre has thoroughly re-established itself and continues to grow from strength to strength. The Building first opened on Saturday 2 May 1936 in a blaze of publicity as “the Savoy”, described as “Northampton’s only super ... Read More
Explore the deep hidden history of the building. Step back in time to hear the story and discover how heritage helped to create Northampton's beautiful Culture Quarter through public exhibitions and immersive multimedia utilising VR technology. The Performing Room have worked on a multimedia heritage project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to uncover and share the hidden history ... Read More
Discover the Grand Union Canal in Blisworth, Northamptonshire on a two hour very informative boat trip. The canal trip will be from 13th to 14th September and will include entering into Blisworth Tunnel and commentary on route relating to the canal history and its importance for the area. This trip has access for wheelchair users. (email for details) This event ... Read More
An interesting old church which has been at the centre of village life for over 900 years. This year, as well as details of the church's history, there will be a "Chained Library" collection and some architect drawings from the Victorian restoration. The church, built of local stone, is of late Saxon/early Norman origins with different styles of architecture from ... Read More
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
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