2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the world's first ever public passenger trains on the Stockon & Darlington Railway. The Northampton & Lamport Railway will be marking this historic anniversary with its Rail 200 Gala, featuring an intensive timetable of passenger and demonstration freight trains over two days. They also have a guest steam loco coming in! Each day will ... Read More
Visit Kingsley Park Methodist Church this Heritage Open Days for: Brass rubbing Refreshments Talks Childrens activities Special exhibition Plus, prebook a picnic box from Afternoon Tea Delights by 18th September and have a fresh delivery to the church to enjoy on the day! Why not travel by FREE Heritage Bus from George Row in Northampton Town Centre?!
Delapré NN Fest is Northampton’s ultimate family-friendly day out, all set in the picturesque backdrop of Delapré Abbey – Support Local Talent! A day full of games, entertainment, bouncy castles, face painting, music, and more! Tickets £11.25 per adult, £6 per child. Family ticket (two adults and two children) available for £27.75.
Long straights and tight corners make for nail biting overtaking opportunities, as title contenders tussle to come out on top. It's all to play for at this penultimate calendar fixture. An action packed weekend of BTCC racing with entertainment levels set to be high as the finale draws near. PLUS, a stellar line-up of support series thrills as they approach ... Read More
Calling all passengers - jump on board with Jeyes! Joining a bus tour is simple and free. All bus tours leave form and return to The George Row, Northampton, connecting you to All Saints' Church, Earls Barton. Route - Timetables are available online or from Jeyes of Earls Barton.
The story behind two Northamptonshire brothers, and their famous inventions, Jeyes Fluis and Jeyes's Northamptonshire Sauce. Georgina will be available all weekend to share stories and explore exhibitions with visitors. Visitors can also enjoy Jeyes's Northamptonshire mustard tastings on Saturday and Sunday. Norhamptonshire Transport Heritage visits also on offer to Jeyes of Earls Barton.
Classic buses providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Northampton linking venues participating in Heritage Open Days and running short tours. Regular FREE bus services and short tours using classic buses and coaches running from the Town Centre on routes around Northampton and the local area serving many of the venues open to the public. Saturday 20 September: 09:30-16:30 ... Read More
Meet local food producers (watch this space for more details) and take the opportunity to buy their wares including heritage-variety apples from Lyveden's orchards. Discover fun for all the family and learn more about apples and Thomas Tresham's orchard.
Be a pirate for the Day with pirate games, best dressed pirate competition and live music. Ahoy me hearties. Come an' do a bit o' swashbucklin, learn the language of the gentlemen of fortune an' seek out some treasure. Listen to the music o' the Brave Marauders and their dellow buccaneers! Join in the fun, sail on the good ship ... Read More
Taking place on Saturday 20th September from 11am – 5pm in Corby town centre, Family Arts Festival promises to be a day packed with creative activities, performances and opportunities for families to explore the arts together! The festival features a diverse programme of hands-on workshops, live performances and interactive installations, which have all been selected by a local community panel and designed to engage visitors of all ... Read More
Fly Fishing Lessons with Mid Northants Trout Fishers Association – Pitsford Water Fishing Lodge 2pm and 3.30pm £6 Discover the absorbing sport of fly fishing. Their coaches provide one-hour lessons in fly casting, fishing methods and watercraft (2pm onwards). Suitable for: Complete beginners (aged 10+) learning to cast Experienced fly fishers wishing to improve their skills and knowledge Equipment is ... Read More
The most outstanding Romanesque church St Peter's stands in a pretty grass churchyard in Northampton town centre, beside the buried remains of a Saxon palace. This 900-year-old Norman church is filled with glorious carved treasures. Built around 1150 AD, St Peter’s is a Grade 1 Romanesque building of national repute. The magnificent architecture includes the finely carved tower arch and ... Read More
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