West Northamptonshire
Properties and events in West Northamptonshire
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
Daventry Heritage Bus Services
Classic buses are on display with some providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Daventry.
Daventry Heritage Trail - Guided Walking Tour
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 Histories at Daventry Museum
Explore Daventry’s everyday histories and celebrate Heritage Open Days at Daventry Museum with fascinating exhibits and hands-on activities from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 12th September.
From Courtroom to Council Chamber: Stories of the Guildhall from 1865
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.
From Dock to Drop - The Prisoner's Journey
Tours of Northampton's Sessions House (Listed Grade I) and County Gaol (1846 - 1880) with views of the remnant of the Georgian Gaol Block, the sites of the treadmill and airing yard together with the two places of execution on the site.
Grave Concerns - Peopling Billing Road Cemetery
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 tour of Northampton's Boot & Shoe Quarter!
Short heritage bus tour around Northampton's Boot & Shoe Quarter
Heritage Bus Tour of Northampton's memorials and monuments!
Jump on a heritage bus for a tour of Northampton and its fascinating memorials monuments!
Heritage Day @ Towcester Museum
Heritage Day at Towcester Museum – 19th Sept. Enjoy free exhibition entry plus hands‑on activities: kids’ archaeological dig, cave painting, mosaics, and volunteers dressed as historical figures. A fun, family day celebrating local history.
Historic Northampton
A look around the historic core of Northampton. Why does Northampton look like it does? How did it get this way? Did it always look like this?