Come and join us for our exciting Mini Makers children's craft or art activity at Northamptonshire Central Library! Children aged 11 and under and their carers are very welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts and arts! This is a drop-in session. There is a charge of £1 per child.
The winners of a children’s safety competition are set to be revealed at a community event offering fun and advice for the whole family, with star appearances from PAW Patrol’s Marshall. On Saturday, June 21, Northampton’s Market Square will be filled with members of the emergency services, life-saving charities, health experts, sports teams and more, all offering information and advice to help people of all ages have a safe and fun summer. Plan your visit to the summer safety day, open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, June 21: Marshall from PAW Patrol will be appearing at the bottom of Market Square at: 11 12.15 1.15 2.15 3.15 Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service Meet firefighters and get a close-up look at a fire engine, alongside the Emergency Service Cadets who will showcase fire safety, water safety and prevention work along with water throw lines demonstrations. The youth fire engine and Community Outreach Vehicle will be on site. Arson Task Force Learn about the risks and dangers of deliberate fires and get info on Crimestoppers and Fearless to help prevent arson in the community. Dog First Aid Browse products for purchase and get information about upcoming local courses. The team will...
We are delighted to be hosting local, contemporary artist Sophie Slade once again in our Barwell Room and mezzanine level galleries. Sophie’s work lights up the town in terrific colour and form!
Get ready for a showcase of the most hilariously bad album art ever created! The Worst Record Covers in the World exhibition features collector Steve Goldman’s unique selection of over 500 unintentionally awful record sleeves. From bizarre design choices to laugh-out-loud concepts gone wrong, this exhibition celebrates creative risk and the joy of failure in art. Visitors can even listen to tracks from these records and vote for their favourite “worst” cover. Admission is free — come for the cringe, stay for the comedy!
Explore the history of gladiatorial fights in Britain. The events of the amphitheatre – its wild beasts and enslaved fighters – are one of the most enduring aspects of Roman culture that still capture the public imagination today. This touring exhibition brings together some of the country's most important objects to tell the story of Britain's entertainment venues and the people who died to the roar of the crowd. It will reveal the violence of the arena, and the importance of spectacle within Roman culture. Highlights include the Colchester Vase loaned by Colchester Museums, which records an actual battle between two real gladiators, and the Hawkedon Helmet, the only confirmed piece of gladiatorial armour from Roman Britain. These iconic loans will be supported by a selection of other items that reveal the popularity of gladiators throughout Roman society. This tour is in partnership with Colchester and Ipswich Museums and is inspired by the recent exhibition at Colchester Castle, Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games which featured British Museum loans. It will explore Roman spectacle in the local region, following in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought in the amphitheatres of Britain.
Join us at for our Saturday Sessions day as part of our week of words. Expect reading sessions, writing workshops and performance! Come join us for a fun-filled day of creativity and inspiration at The Creative Place Northampton! Our Week of Words Saturday Sessions will feature interactive workshops, readings for young ones, and writing exercises to get your creative juices flowing. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or just starting out, there's something for everyone at Saturday Sessions.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 17 May - Sunday 28 June 2025 The exhibition F332 illustrates the work of 14 photographers who find themselves at a personal crossroads; as they move on to the next phase of their career they share with us an eclectic mix of photographs and projects that explore their unique experiences.
For centuries, landscape was considered an unworthy subject for serious artistic exploration. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Until Sunday 4 October When landscape did appear in paintings, it was often relegated to the background—merely a setting for religious or historical scenes. This perception began to shift in the 17th century with the work of Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain. These pioneering artists crafted idealised rural vistas to illustrate the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome, imbuing natural elements with metaphorical meaning. Through their romantic and structured visions of the countryside, landscape painting began to gain recognition as a meaningful art form. It was not until the 19th century, however, that landscape truly came into its own. Artists such as J.M.W. Turner and John Constable redefined the genre, capturing the drama, emotion, and grandeur of the natural world. Their work affirmed landscape as a powerful subject in its own right—one that continues to inspire artists to this day. Drawing from the museum collections, this exhibition explores the evolution of landscape painting, where nature takes centre stage.
Northampton’s Annual Interfaith Walk, themed around this year’s commemorations of the Great Fire of Northampton in 1675. A chance to walk through some historic parts of our town with members & friends of Northampton Interfaith Forum. Starts at All Saints’ Church, George Row, NN1 1DF Saturday 21 June 2025 at 11.30am. Concludes with refreshments st at the Gurdwara on St James Mill Road at around 1.30pm.
Business Networking Brunch – Let's Talk Marketing! Join us for our second vibrant networking event, where great minds meet over coffee! Business Networking Brunch – Let's Talk Marketing! Join us for our second vibrant networking event, where great minds meet over coffee, cake, and conversation. Whether you're a start-up founder, freelancer, creative, or small business owner, this is your space to connect, collaborate, and grow. ? What to Expect Fresh coffee, delicious food, and homemade cake ? An inspiring guest speaker on the power of marketing Open discussion: How do YOU market your business? Space to share ideas, swap contacts, and build relationships ? Why You Should Come Build your local network Gain insights into authentic, creative marketing strategies Exchange tips and experiences in a relaxed setting Leave feeling motivated and supported in your business journey ? Special Guest Speaker: We'll be joined by a marketing expert sharing practical tools, stories, and fresh ideas to help you amplify your brand and reach the right audience.
SoulStructure & Friends Presents - Soul Deep vs Smooth N Groove. The series returns to the UK this summer with another solid lineup! Following October’s event in Baltimore, USA. Soul Deep Vs Smooth N Groove return to the UK with a fully stacked lineup and a new format, alongside our friends SoulStructure. We are back at Club 43, Northampton on Saturday 21st June, proceedings will start at 2pm…Yes, in the afternoon!! Running through till 1am. As always, we’ll be representing some of the very best DJs and vocal talents from across the worldwide drum & bass community. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the summer solstice!! ?????? Villem - Metal Headz / Hospital / Spearhead / Dispatch Blade - Metal Headz / Dispatch / Soul Deep / Smooth N Groove Conrad Subs - Metal Headz / 31 Recordings / Soul Deep / Smooth N Groove Madcap - Metal Headz / Dispatch / Creative Wax / Soul Deep / Smooth N Groove Scott Allen - Soul Deep / Goodlooking / JazzSticks / Smooth N Groove SoulStructure - JazzSticks / Soul Deep / Smooth N Groove Dash - Soul Deep / Smooth N Groove / Default Con-Figure - Soul Deep / Smooth...
Summer Open Days - June- September Every Saturday at 2 p.m. for 2 hours Please note that this event will not be taking place between 28 Jun 2025 and 5 Jul 2025 Church Of The Holy Sepulchre Sheep Street/Church Lane Northampton, NN1 3NL, United Kingdom Our Medieval Round Church has been welcoming visitors since 1100 AD and in 2024 she is set to fling open her doors again. On Saturdays afternoons from 2pm-4pm from June to September, visitors can learn all about this fascinating church and the historic treasures she contains. (Please note there is no Open Day on 28th June) If only these walls could talk, I wonder what they would say? For the moment we will let our historians do the talking. The Holy Sepulchre is the oldest building in Northampton, surviving the great fire, one of only four medieval round churches in the U.K., and has the longest aisle in Northampton. Historic battles have taken place here, famous people have been married here and royalty has visited. The stained glass is beautiful, the Soldier’s Chapel delightful and the stories even more intriguing. Join our volunteers and historians every Saturday from June to September to find out more. DATES: Every Saturday...
Just in time for the greatest Britpop revival of them all , What’s The Story? is back! Now in a new format, as a daytime indie disco for the over 30s! Get your best ‘90s gameface on, alongside your dancing shoes, and join us at The Roadmender this June 21st from 3 to 8pm to enjoy the finest Britpop, Madchester and indie anthems! Save money and guarantee entry by securing your early bird tickets, on sale now! Age Range 30 Plus
Celebrating the work of our Chamber Ensembles featuring County Clarinet Choir and County Flute Choir. Click here for tickets via our ParentPay Shop.
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Northampton Bach Choir, the largest choral society in the East Midlands, presents a Jazz-inspired programme celebrating the power of the human voice and the renewal of community spirit. Will Todd's celebrated Mass in Blue is paired with Iain Farrington's Then Sing We All, composed in 2022 to mark the re-emergence of communal singing after Covid. Conducted by Simon Toyne, accompanied by the Jem Lowther Trio with soprano Sophie Taylor Denton, the concert is a perfect way to see in a summer evening.
Britain is in crisis, and so is The King. As Hitler threatens Europe, a concerned nation needs to hear from its monarch. But facing the biggest moment of his life, King George VI is unable to find his voice. Based on the Academy Award-winning film starring Colin Firth, this is the moving story of how The King overcame his fear of public speaking through the help of Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue The King’s Speech details the unlikely relationship between royalty and a tough Australian speech therapist, who empowers the stammering future King with the ability to speak to, and for, the nation. From our community.
Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix’s smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive. Following his sell-out 2024 tour and hot off the release of his latest book, Unfiltered, Formula 1’s favourite underdog is back on the road for his biggest tour ever as he takes us into the pit lanes and onto the circuits of the world’s greatest race tracks. Through this unique lens, he guides us on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the heart of high-stakes motor racing, sharing an unobstructed view of the pressures and exhilaration of high-speed competition. Full of twists and turns, from hiring and firing drivers, balancing books, pre-season preparations, the design, launch and testing of a car, culminating in the inside story of his severance from the team – Guenther will take you on a wild ride through his unconventional career in motor sport, his decade working on the Haas team… and beyond. Uncompromising, brutally funny and searingly honest, this is Guenther at his very best, telling his story as only he can. Not an event any fan of Formula 1 can afford to miss....
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic. PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS SHOW THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT PEOPLE MAY STAND UP AND DANCE AROUND YOU AND IN FRONT OF YOU Michael? Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer’s iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.
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