Northamptonshire
Properties and events in Northamptonshire
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Butterflies and Moths
BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS a practical talk and session by Ian Wilson and Mike Gibson.
Canons Ashby
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.
Crusader Community Boating - Grand Union Canal
Discover the Grand Union Canal in Blisworth, Northamptonshire on a two hour very informative boat trip.
Crusader Community Boating - River Nene
A 2 hour River cruise along the River Nene with a narrative of the historic events an area on Community Spirit
Daventry Heritage Bus Services
Classic buses are on display with some providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Daventry.
Echoes of Daventry Calling; Borough Hill Architecture and Historic Bus Tours
Discover the historic and current structures on Borough Hill in our Echoes of Daventry Calling exhibition, celebrating 100 years of broadcasting. Themed activities include paper house making, talks about Borough Hill and vintage bus rides.
Grave Concerns - The Making of Billing Road Cemetery
A closer look at the laying out of the historic Victorian cemetery on Billing Road, Northampton; its architectural features and memorials, their styles and some of the materials used, and their setting within the designed garden landscape.
Heritage Bus Services
Classic buses providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Northampton linking venues participating in Heritage Open Days and running short tours.
I Spy Northampton Market Square architecture trail
An architectural heritage trail around Northampton's historic and re-purposed Market Square
Lamport Hall - Brewer's Yard Alive
Explore the architecture of the old service buildings at Lamport Hall including the dairy and laundry rooms. Take part in hands-on demos and activities, bringing the buildings back to life with their original uses.
Lyveden's Apple and Ale Fayre
Join us in a celebration of the fruitfulness of apple season.
Magistrates Courts Open Day
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.
Nassington Blue Plaque Route
Visit Nassington and find out more about the village's blue plaque route!
Northampton in 100 years’ time - Facing the Future of Global Warming
Talk titled "Northampton in 100 years’ time - Facing the Future of Global Warming" What will be the effects of Global Warming on Northampton? what might the World your grandchildren and great grandchildren inherit be like?
Northamptonshire Natural History Society
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 us in our purpose built rooms.
Performing Room at 9 Guildhall Road formerly Franklin's Hotel & Restaurant 1872
Explore the deep hidden history of our building. Step back in time to hear our story and discover how our heritage helped to create Northampton's beautiful Culture Quarter through public exhibitions and immersive multimedia utilising VR technology.
St Botolph's Church, Slapton
Come and explore a significant rural Northamptonshire church.
St John the Baptist Church, Plumpton
A beautiful rural Northamptonshire church rebuilt in the 19th century.
Stanwick Lakes Heritage Open Day
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.
Talk by Lilliana Alani - People, Places and Faces
Our photographice section present a talk by Lilliana Alani - People, Places and Faces.