Northamptonshire
Properties and events in Northamptonshire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
150 Years of Weather Recording at the Northamptonshire Natural History Society
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.
384th Bombardment Group Museum
Visit the Group Station Headquarters site of the former airfield of RAF Grafton Underwood, situated just outside of Kettering, Northants. Home to the 384th Bombardment Group Museum, learn more about the airfield and units of the USAAF in WW2.
78 Derngate - The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House
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.
A 1760 Pub Crawl
Finding the location of the 27 pubs in Brackley as shown on the 1760 map of the town.
Ancient Hillfort within Hunsbury Hill Country Park
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.
Archive website launch and exhibition
Corby Community Arts invite you to an exhibition to launch our brand new archive website, including images of Corby from 1980 onwards. Join us on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September from 10am - 3pm in Corby town centre.
Arts Collective
Explore Arts Collective for Heritage Open Days 2026. Visit working artists' studios, discover the stories and heritage at 24 Guildhall Road. Enjoy talks, demonstrations, heritage displays and learn about the building's history.
AudaTours Northampton Audio Tour: Clicking, Closing and the Sound of the Town
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.
Battle of Northampton Guided Walks
Come for a walk round the battlefield at Delapre Abbey with one of our expert guides and learn about one of the key events in the Wars of the Roses. Handle authentic period equipment and discover how 15th century soldiers fought.
Beneath the Grandeur: The Workers of Delapré Abbey
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!
Boot and Shoe Tour in Northampton
The tours around Northampton's Boot & Shoe Quarter take in the historical sites of the town’s rich shoe heritage, including famous sites such as the Tricker’s factory.
Brackley Stations - A Talk
Remembering Brackley's railway heritage
Brackley Through the Ages Exhibition
Explore Brackley’s rich history through a special exhibition of historic documents, maps and locally discovered archaeological artefacts. Following the exhibition there will be a talk by Rosemary Leeper, Tales of Old Brackley.
Canons Ashby
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
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
Step inside one of Northampton’s most historic buildings with a guided tour by one of our knowledgeable volunteers.
Cogenhoe village Heritage Trail
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
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this trip is no longer available. No Bookings are available for the Canal.
Crusader Community Boating - River Nene - EVENT NOW CLOSED AS FULLY BOOKED
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
Classic buses are on display with some providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Daventry.