Northamptonshire
Properties and events in Northamptonshire
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78 Derngate - The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House
Join a group for a half hour guided tour of the iconic Mackintosh House, here in the heart of Northampton. With galleries, gardens, shop and onsite restaurant, it's a fabulous way to spend some time.
An Aerial View of Wicksteed Park's Architecture
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.
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Edgcote 1469
Explore this Wars of the Roses battlefield with the Northamptonshire Battlefields Society
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Northampton 1460
Explore this Wars of the Roses battlefield with the Northamptonshire Battlefields Society
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.
Castle Field - Guided Walk
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.
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.
Historical Walks of Hardingstone (East or West)
Enjoy a walk around Hardingstone seeing the main old buildings and hearing about the people who lived there, together with seeing photos of buildings that no longer exist.
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?