Northamptonshire

Properties and events in Northamptonshire

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150 Years of Weather Recording at the Northamptonshire Natural History Society

10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Members of the society have been recording the weather for 150 years, and some no doubt before that. Who were they and what do their records tell us. Talk by Mike Longman.

78 Derngate - The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House

78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
In person
Pre-booking required

An ordinary terraced house, transformed by the Glaswegian architect, artist and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, for patron WJ Bassett-Lowke, a local businessman and model engineer. The only house in England with Mackintosh interiors.

Ancient Hillfort within Hunsbury Hill Country Park

Hunsbury Hill Road, West Hunsbury, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 9UW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Hunsbury Hill Country Park houses a 2,500 year-old Iron-age Hillfort. It also contains Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust, which will be open on Sunday 20th September.

AudaTours Northampton Audio Tour: Clicking, Closing and the Sound of the Town

Market Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1
Online & In person
Book on day

Northampton’s boot and shoe story in your headphones: from Market Square and St Crispin’s at All Saints to factory fronts, the Guildhall and the shoe museum at the old prison.

Beneath the Grandeur: The Workers of Delapré Abbey

Delapre Abbey, Delapre Park, London Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8AW
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover hidden lives at Delapré Abbey, from medieval workers to Victorian servants. Explore secret attics and atmospheric cellars, and try setting a Victorian dining table. A lively, interactive experience for all!

Canons Ashby

Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3SD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church and green outdoor spaces. On Saturday enjoy live clarinet music, or on Sunday have a close up, hands-on look at our nature items, for kids or adults.

Charles Wicksteed & Co

Learning Centre, Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6NJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Charles Wicksteed was a hero to his community by creating Wicksteed Park and making play equipment for children all over the world to enjoy. This exhibition will cover the life of Charles Wicksteed and his engineering company.

Church Tour: The Holy Sepulchre and its History

The Holy Sepulchre, Church Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3NL
In person
Pre-booking required

Step inside one of Northampton’s most historic buildings with a guided tour by one of our knowledgeable volunteers.

Cogenhoe village Heritage Trail

1 Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1LT
In person
Pre-booking not required

A tour through the village of Cogenhoe. Information about the new green plaques will be made available to walkers. For a guide please contact [email protected]

Crusader Community Boating - Grand Union Canal

Blisworth, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3RZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this trip is no longer available. No Bookings are available for the Canal.

Crusader Community Boating - River Nene

The Promenade, Beckets Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5NG
In person
Pre-booking required

A 2 hour River cruise along the River Nene with a narrative of the historic events in the local area on Community Spirit

Daventry Heritage Bus Services

Market Square, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Classic buses are on display with some providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Daventry.

Daventry Heritage Trail - Guided Walking Tour

Sheaf Street Health Store, 20 Sheaf Street, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Get to know Daventry by joining us for our free walking tour. Led by local historian Susan, you'll get to know the story of Daventry's everyday histories. The stories behind our town centre, the buildings and the people who have lived here.

Everyday Lives, Extraordinary Legacy: Discover 1,300 Years of History at Brixworth

All Saints' Church, Church Street, Brixworth, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9BZ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join The Friends of All Saints Church Brixworth on 19 September for one of our free guided tours, a unique opportunity to explore this architectural masterpiece, nestled in the heart of Brixworth, a village rich in history.

From Courtroom to Council Chamber: Stories of the Guildhall from 1865

The Guildhall, St. Giles Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step inside Northampton Guildhall this Heritage Open Days and discover the stories of the people who shaped the town. Visitors can explore the magnificent town hall, have a free guided tour, and and experience live historical re-enactments.

Grave Concerns - Peopling Billing Road Cemetery

Billing Road Cemetery (main entrance), Billing Road, Abington, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5DE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Who made Billing Road Cemetery what it is and kept it running? And who were the townspeople interred within the cemetery? Our site tours and exhibition shall delve a little further into the lives of some of those associated with the cemetery.

Heritage Bus Services

3 George Row, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Classic buses providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Northampton linking venues participating in Heritage Open Days and running short tours.

Heritage Bus tour of Northampton's Boot & Shoe Quarter!

6-7 George Row, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Short heritage bus tour around Northampton's Boot & Shoe Quarter

Heritage Bus Tour of Northampton's memorials and monuments!

6-7 George Row, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Jump on a heritage bus for a tour of Northampton and its fascinating memorials monuments!

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.