For one day, the Magistrates Courts will be open to the public with interesting tours of the courts and cells, and interesting talks and mock trials. It’s the first time this has been possible since 2019. On the day there will be tours of both the cells and the courts, the opportunity to take part in mock trials, and the ... Read More
Discover the historic and current structures on Borough Hill in Daventry Museum's Echoes of Daventry Calling exhibition, celebrating 100 years of broadcasting. Themed activities include paper house making, talks about Borough Hill and vintage bus rides. The architectural history of Borough Hill, Daventry dates back to its days as an Iron-age Hill Fort and most recently as the site of ... Read More
Join Chester House for a full day of vintage vehicles, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities at the Classic Car & Bike Show. Proudly organised by the Hatton Rotary Club, this event offers something for all ages from motoring enthusiasts to families looking for a fun summer day out. Explore a fantastic range of classic and vintage vehicles displayed throughout the ... Read More
Discover stunning oil paintings, gouache, prints & ceramics by Cordell Garfield, Michael Leaman & Dawn Isaac as part of the Northants & Rutland Open Studios Festival! Meet the artists live: · Dawn Isaac – Thu 4th Sept · Michael Leaman – Sat 13th Sept · Cordell Garfield – Sat 20th Sept Take home your favourite pieces – artwork available for ... 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
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
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
Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire? Want to look through a microscope? Want to handle local rocks and fossils? Interested in Astronomy? A keen photographer interested in more skills? Then visit in the purpose built rooms. The society was founded in 1876, and encompasses many subjects including Astronomy, Geology, Microscopy, Meteorology, Photography and many others. See collections, displays and demonstrations ... Read More
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, and the medieval church. Enjoy live music from the clarinet ensemble, Liquorice Allsorts on Saturday and an activity for children on Sunday.
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
Higham Ferrers Horticultural Show is open to everyone, young and old, beginners and experienced producers. You don't have to live in Higham Ferrers to take part – all entries are very welcome. Some classes will be just for fun and some for those who take their produce far more seriously, classes for vegetables, fruit, flowers, floral art, cakes and preserves. ... Read More
