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SUMMARY:Gladiators of Britain
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of gladiatorial fights in Britain. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nHighlights 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/gladiators-of-britain/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:From the Collection: Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, landscape was considered an unworthy subject for serious artistic exploration. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \nUntil Sunday 4 October \nWhen landscape did appear in paintings\, it was often relegated to the background—merely a setting for religious or historical scenes. \nThis 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. \nIt 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. \nDrawing from the museum collections\, this exhibition explores the evolution of landscape painting\, where nature takes centre stage. \n 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/from-the-collection-landscapes/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:IN EXTREMIS: Landscape Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to be hosting this exhibition across all our galleries here at 78 Derngate. Simon James is a multi-disciplinary artist who explores themes of nature and the urban environment in mostly abstract or semi-abstract forms and takes inspiration from his surroundings in the cities of Asia and Europe or\, more recently\, the English countryside. James trained in Fine Art and Printmaking at London’s Royal Academy and Royal College of Art and he now works across the spectrum from painting and drawing to video and photographic works\, having adopted the expressive potential of digital media while working as a designer and independent artist in Asia. Having held solo shows in London\, Berlin\, Singapore\, Shanghai and Tokyo\, whilst also designing for TV\, publishing and the music industry\, Simon was also a university lecturer in multimedia and photography.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.simonjames.com
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/in-extremis-landscape-reimagined/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:78 Derngate\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UH
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Endangered and Extinct by creative recycling artist Val Hunt
DESCRIPTION:With inspiration\, ingenuity\, humour and skill\, creative recycling artist Val Hunt has created a fascinating selection of large and small sculptural pieces which are both appealing and informative \nSaturday 28 June – Sunday 10 August 2025 \nAnimals\, exotic birds\, fish\, dinosaurs and species of flora\, all on the edge or now extinct\, have been made from a selection of throwaway material especially Val’s favourite medium\, drinks can metal. \nThis exhibition presents a subtle message about recycling and preservation\, raising awareness of why the creatures on show are endangered or extinct. Find out why species are disappearing from this planet at an alarming rate.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/endangered-and-extinct-by-creative-recycling-artist-val-hunt/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:Dinosaur World Live
DESCRIPTION:Roarsome fun for all the family! \nLooking for fun days out with the kids? Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! \nDiscover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures\, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant\, the Tyrannosaurus Rex\, a Triceratops\, Giraffatitan\, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! \nA special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure\, live on stage. \nOlivier Award winner for Best Family Show 2024!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/dinosaur-world-live-2/2025-07-24/3/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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SUMMARY:ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY
DESCRIPTION:THE KETTERING DISTRICT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY WALLIS COLLECTION IMAGES. A selection of scanned large format glass monochrome images of varied locations and subjects taken around the start of the last century.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/archaeology-history-3/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire Natural History Society\, The Humfrey Rooms\, 10 Castilian Terrace\, Northampton\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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SUMMARY:Psychic Supper - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Rosie will be here passing messages to a small group of people (16 max). Although we don’t guarantee everybody gets a message you will come away with a wonderful warm feeling. There’s laughter and tears and cocktail or two if you fancy and we will bring up a sharing platter for your group halfway through to nibble on. Deposits are Ł10 pp at time of booking\, we cater for most dietary requirements if you let us know when you book. Final payment on the night. Total price per person is Ł40. Please call on 01604 626977 to book and be aware this event sells out very quickly.Note deposits are non refundable
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/psychic-supper-sold-out/
LOCATION:The Eccentric Englishman\, 21 St Giles' Street\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:TWINFEST 2025
DESCRIPTION:A festival of music from the twin towns of Marburg Germany\, Poitiers France & Northampton.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/twinfest-2025/
LOCATION:Roadmender\, 1 Lady's Ln\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MUSIC
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SUMMARY:KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY
DESCRIPTION:Come and sing your favourite songs with your friends or family\, Students come and enjoy your Student deal drinks\, cheaper then anywhere in town! Make a night of it Live At The Optimist! \n  \nWith not only multiple screens\, but a HUGE TV wall next to the bar for you to enjoy a great selection of beers on tap and some Champions League winning food. With Happy Hour\, cocktail and shot deals too\, what more could you want?
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/karaoke-night-party-9/
LOCATION:The Optimist\, 23-25 St. Giles Street\, Northampton\,\, NN1 1JA
CATEGORIES:Karaoke
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