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Enjoy a free guided tour of this magnificent Hall, a small exhibition on the everyday histories of people who lived in Lamport, free gardens open and an art exhibition.

Visit Nassington and find out more about the village's blue plaque route. More blue plaques have been added from last year and this additional information will be made available to visitors!

Discover the story of Phipps Brewery, its historic building and Northampton's brewing heritage on this free 45-minute tour.

Why not check out the Amazing Northampton Walk!

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]

British Timken history in Duston, Northampton

A beautiful rural Northamptonshire church rebuilt in the 19th century.

Come and explore a significant rural Northamptonshire church.

Life could be worse... you could be living in the Towcester Workhouse! Did you know that there was a Workhouse in Towcester? Or where it was? Did you know that it ran for nearly 100 years? Or what it would have been like to live there?

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

Walter D Crick was an early member of the Northamptonshire Natural History Society Geology section. We take this opportunity to look at his life and contribution to science. Talk by Bob Purser.

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

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.

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.

Interested in learning more about the history of the town in which we live? Then why not take this opportunity to meander through a time capsule of our town with a guide from Northamptonshire Walks, in honour of Heritage Open Days!

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!

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

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.

An interesting old church which has been at the centre of village life for over 900 years. This year, as well as details of the church's history, there will be a "Chained Library" collection and some architect drawings from the Victorian restoration,

Drop in during your lunch break and experience how the church might have been in medieval times.

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

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.

The Deco Theatre, Northampton's hidden gem, is host to a wide variety of shows, the Christmas pantomime, and many training events. Over recent years the theatre has thoroughly re-established itself and continues to grow from strength to strength.

Visit a Buddhist Meditation Centre in an English Country Mansion with beautiful grounds. Soak up the history and learn about inner peace.

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.

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.

Find out more about the history of Welton through old photographs, village artefacts, presentations and fascinating information about some of our parishioners.

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.

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.

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.

Step into the rhythm of daily life in medieval Northampton.

Experience the church as it might have felt in a world without electric light. By torchlight, the building changes.

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.

Remembering Brackley's railway heritage

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.

Tours of a 14th century collegiate church with medieval undercrofts of the college buildings ( not normally open). Fine lantern tower. Historical Display

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.

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.

Discover the legacy of Jeyes Fluid at Jeyes of Earls Barton, as a special exhibition celebrates 150 years of this renowned Northamptonshire brand. Visitors can explore the history of Jeyes Fluid, enjoy curated displays, and attend a heritage talks.

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.

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?

This exhibition presents a remarkable series of photographs by Stu Vincent, documenting the archaeological excavations at the Old Black Lion and St.Peters Church, as well as the meticulous restoration of the historic inn.

Finding the location of the 27 pubs in Brackley as shown on the 1760 map of the town.

Home isn’t just a place – it’s a feeling, a memory. We’re inviting you to come along to share your stories and what home means to you (past/present), possibly bringing photos too. Wherever you live in Northamptonshire, come in and tell your story.

Come and visit the Montagu Monuments in our beautiful church!

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

All Saints Church Earls Barton is a unique and precious building. Dating back over 1000 years the church, with its world renowned Saxon Tower, is an historical and architectural gem. You are warmly invited for a talk and tour of this historic church.

Lyveden's Harvest Market 19-20 September Just us for a harvest celebration. Local food, drink and craft producers, apple pressing demo and fun activities for all ages.

Photographing Garden Birds, talk by local award winning photographer Steve Magennis.

Step inside Hunt House and discover the life, legacy and extraordinary engineering of Sir Henry Royce.