A heritage trail which celebrates Daventry's historic architecture, remarkable people and events which focuses largely on historic Sheaf Street but uncovers some of the town's other unknown gems. The heritage trail leaflet can be picked up from the Sheaf Street Health Store, which is the recommended starting point of the trail.
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
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
Stanwick Lakes are pleased to confirm that their popular Open Water Swimming sessions are returning for select dates in 2025! Join for open water swim sessions (with lifeguards) in a stunning nature reserve setting. Choose from 1-hour or 2-hour Friday evening swims, with nine dates across 2025. Tow floats (hire available) and bright swim hats required. Booking essential – unsupervised ... Read More
Stanwick Lakes are very pleased to be welcoming back Nick Penny, local composer and naturalist for an informal hour of live music and chat. Nick uses the relaxing and atmospheric sounds of harp, handpan and birdsong to evoke the beauty of the Northamptonshire countryside. “A unique audio-visual presentation”…. “wonderful and uplifting…” “delightful, informative and relaxing”.
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