North Northamptonshire

Properties and events in North Northamptonshire

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A Lasting Love - A Talk on the History of the Geddington Cross

Discover Northamptonshire Tourism Hub, Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6FH
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Discover Northamptonshire Tourism Hub for a talk with local medievalist Ez Pavey about the history of the iconic Geddington Cross. Why is it nationally significant? Why was it built in Geddington? What does it symbolise? What is its story?

An Aerial View of Wicksteed Park's Architecture

Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6NJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us in the Garden Room for a presentation about the story of Wicksteed Park's architecture over the years told through aerial photographs from our archive.

Architecture Through the Ages: A Film Journey at Corby Heritage Centre

Corby Heritage Centre, 75 High Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy a film showcase exploring how architecture has evolved from Roman times to today through professional and amateur footage.

Castle Field - Guided Walk

Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6NJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Come explore the path less travelled with the rangers of Wicksteed Park for a guided walk through our water meadow and learn about the natural features that run through the Wicksteed grounds and history that extends beyond the playground and rides.

Celebrate Wellingborough

Various Locations, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1BP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Wellingborough Town Council presents Celebrate Wellingborough, a two-day event on 13–14 September, showcasing the people, groups, and organisations that make our town vibrant, diverse, and a great place to live, work, and visit.

Cornerstone Architecture Tour

Cornerstone, Sheep Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN160AY
In person
Pre-booking required

An exciting renovation project is underway at Kettering Library and Alfred East Gallery, providing the unique opportunity to see two of Kettering’s iconic heritage buildings from a different perspective – up close and high up.

Crusader Community Boating - Grand Union Canal

1 Blisworth Mill, Gayton Road, Blisworth, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3RZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the Grand Union Canal in Blisworth, Northamptonshire on a two hour very informative boat trip.

Jeyes of Earls Barton - A maze of heritage exhibitions and award winning coffee shop

26-28 The Square, Earls Barton, Jeyes of Earls Barton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0NA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Jeyes of Earls Barton is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction in the heart of Earls Barton, Northamptonshire. We are open Monday - Saturday with free access to our museums and exhibitions, award-winning coffee shop and gardens.

King's Cliffe Heritage Walk

King's Cliffe Parish Church, Hall Yard, King's Cliffe, Northamptonshire, PE8 6XQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Take in the scenery in and around King’s Cliffe and Apethorpe with a knowledgeable local guide.

Lyveden's Apple and Ale Fayre

Lyveden Manor, Oundle, Northamptonshire, PE8 5AT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us in a celebration of the fruitfulness of apple season.

Magistrates Courts Open Day

Northampton Magistrates Court, Campbell Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3EB
In person
Pre-booking not required

For one day, the Magistrates Courts will be open to the public with regular tours of the courts and the cells, and interesting talks and mock trials. It’s the first time this has been possible since 2019.

Nassington Blue Plaque Route

Nassington Village Hall, Church Street, Nassington, Northamptonshire, PE8 6QG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit Nassington and find out more about the village's blue plaque route!

Northamptonshire's Archaeological Resource Centre Open Day

The Chester House Estate, Claudius Way, Little Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2DH
In person
Pre-booking required

Examine some of Northamptonshire's most remarkable archaeological artefacts and get hands-on with history through family-friendly activities, including the exciting opportunity to wash real artefacts!

Prebendal Manor looking Architectural changes from 1200 AD

Church Street, Nassington, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 6QG
Online & In person
Pre-booking required

From a royal Anglo-Norman timber hall to a substantial stone-built Prebend attached to Lincoln Cathedral.

Saint Peters Church Irthlingborough

St. Peters Church, Church Street, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5SG
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Stanwick Lakes

Stanwick, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6GY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the natural and heritage architecture at Stanwick Lakes! From ancient monuments to blacksmithing, traditional crafts to living history displays—discover how people and nature shaped the Nene Valley over the past 5,000 years.

Walking Tour of Corby Town Centre

The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1QG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and join our Heritage Team for a walking tour of Corby Town Centre, exploring the ever-changing architecture over the years, with an emphasis on the ‘Brutalist’ architecture evident throughout the town.

Wellingborough Heritage Bus Services

Bus stop layby, Castle Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1XA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Classic buses providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Wellingborough linking venues participating in Heritage Open Days and Celebrate Wellingborough.