Northampton BID

Mini Christmas Makers Market
2025-11-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Market Square
Itâ€™s Christmas at The Creative Place! Weâ€™re turning our space into a Mini Christmas Makers Market! We open on Sat 22nd Nov along with the Christmas Light Switch On and running right up until Christmas! You can expectâ€¦ â€“ Local artists & makers selling handmade gifts â€“ Free Christmas crafts for children and adults â€“ A festive space to make and shop local! Creative activities & local traders announced soon, so watch the space! Grab a gift for someone you love or just come in, get inspired, and get crafty! Tues-Sat 10am-5pm 22 Nov- Christmas Inside The Creative Place, Northampton Market Sq

Santa's Grotto
2025-11-29 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-30 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 10:30 - 16:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santaâ€™s Grotto back to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season. Important Information Pre-booking is required. All proceeds from this event will be split between two charities being Northamptonshire Toy Library and Rockin Roadrunner. There will be a Â£2 charge to secure the booking per family, using PayPal. Families will be able to take their own photos with Santa. Each child will receive a gift. Northamptonshire Toy Library would also be appreciative of new/used toy donations to support their work. These can be left at the Grotto for them.
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Festive Forties Christmas
2025-11-29 10:30 - 17:30 | Northampton Town And County Club, 9 Georges row, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DF, United Kingdom
Festive Forties Christmas Join us for our Vintage Christmas event on Saturday 29th November 2025Come and enjoy our 1940s Festive event set in a Grade listed building in the centre of Northampton.We have the best Vintage traders bringing you their finest .Displays featuring authentic re-enactors .Women at warWVS1940s Home front experienceThe Home GuardFabulous entertainment with Singers ,Instrumentalists and a vintage DJ .Dancers featuring join in sessions .The tea room will be serving tasty treats and a 1940s themed menu .A fully licensed bar serving warm beer (only joking)!
Northampton and County Club, 9 George Row, NN1 1DF

Entry from 10:30am
£5 entry (Children go free)
No need to pre-book, pay on the door

Step into Christmas @ Bridge 26!
2025-11-29 13:00 - 2025-11-30 01:00, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 2025-12-07 01:00 | Bridge 26 Bar & Bites, 26 Bridge Street,, Northampton,, NN1 1NW
Step Into Christmas at Bridge 26 Bar & Bites. Join us Saturday 29/11/25 and Saturday 06/12/25! The most magical time of the year begins right here. Step into Christmas with us and indulge in sparkling seasonal celebrations, festive flavours, and feel-good fun all wrapped up in our cozy, twinkling winter wonderland DJ From 1PM,Bar Area. Festive beats and party vibes flowing from afternoon til late. Festive Karaoke From 3PM Boom Room. Hosted by the one and only DJ Prowsey whether youâ€™re channelling Mariah, Wham! or just here for a laugh the mic is waiting! All-Day Cocktail Happy Hour Prices. Plus brand-new festive cocktails to sip your way into Christmas cheer! Festive Burgers & Seasonal SidesA delicious twist on our signature dishes available alongside our full menus. Festive Bottomless Brunch 45pp. Tis the season for bubbles! Gather your crew and brunch in style. Dreamy decor, twinkling lights & seasonal magic throughout Super fun, friendly & speedy service only good vibes here! Santa hats encouraged festive spirit mandatory! Perfect for friends, family, and the office Christmas day/night out too! Bridge 26 Bar & Bites Book online at www.bridge26.co.uk. View our full festive menus while youâ€™re there! Letâ€™s raise a glass to the seasonâ€¦

Xmas cocktails
2025-11-29 16:30 - 18:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Let’s get into the Christmas spirit (quite literally)!
Missing the feeling of sipping a cocktail in the sun? Wish you were lying on a beach this winter? Then we’ve got the perfect solution for you!
Join cocktail guru Lox, who will be running through a range of warm and wintery concoctions that’ll be sure to cure your winter blues.

It's Christmaaaaaaaas!
2025-11-29 21:00 - 2025-11-30 04:00 | NBâ€™s, 25-29 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1NS
NBâ€™s CHRISTMAS PARTY
9PM â€“ 4AM £7 ENTRY BEFORE MIDNIGHT, £10 AFTER 2-4-1 ON SELECTED DRINKS BEFORE MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS RODEO REINDEER SNOW MACHINES FULL CHRISTMAS VENUE DECOR
Christmas cheer is in the air, and weâ€™re throwing a party to celebrate!Come join the fun with a ride on Rudolph, our mischievous rodeo reindeer who loves to spread Christmas joy. Warm up with delicious festive cocktails and dance under the winter snow.

Breakfast with Santa
2025-11-30 11:00 - 13:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Start the festive season with a magical Breakfast with Santa!

Our Santa is wonderfully traditional, and the elves make sure every present is suitable for your child, asking a few questions at the time of booking.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast with options including sausage and bacon rolls, beans or scrambled eggs on toast, and pancakes, accompanied by unlimited hot drinks of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.
Tables are beautifully decorated, and children can write and post their letters to Santa to make sure nothing is forgotten on the big day.
The price is £25.00 per child and adult
Deposit: £15.00 per person (non-refundable, payable at booking)
Call 01604 626977 to reserve your magical morning with Santa or email us from the Contact Us page of the website!

Christmas Market
2025-11-30 13:30 - 16:00 | The Angela Grace Care Centre, 4-5 Cheyne Walk, Northampton,
Please join us on Sunday 30th November between 1.30pm â€“ 4pm for our Christmas Market

Christmas Tapas & Wine Pairing.
2025-12-04 08:00 - 17:00
Overview

Great mates, and small plates!

WhoÂ doesnâ€™t enjoy sharing and pairing? For this event weâ€™ll be doing both! Chef Joe will be serving up a selection of mouth-watering tapas plates, and weâ€™ll have a delicious wine to perfectly compliment each course. So grab a friend or loved one , and share the love this Christmas!
On The Menu:

Roasted parsnip and chestnut soup served with crispy sage and sourdough croutons.

Fish course: citrus cured salmon with beetroot, horseradish cream, pickled cucumber and micro greens.

Roast beef sirloin served with potato fondant, tender stem broccoli and a red wine jus.

Sticky toffee pudding served with a miso caramel sauce and clotted cream.

A selection a V and B Cheese.

Optional Wine Flight:
Enjoy a glass of wine, perfectly paired for each course and personally explained by the man who made it â€“ winemaker Hugues Laborde.

Northampton Market Square On Ice
2025-12-04 13:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 13:00 - 21:00 | Northampton Market Square
4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026
Market Square, NN1 2DF
This Christmas, Northampton’s Market Square will be transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland!
Gather your family and friends, lace up your skates, and join us for this lovely festive experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, all abilities are welcome and we have skating aids available to hire.
The Market Square On Ice, bringing Christmas cheer right at the heart of town.
More details at: https://www.theoldsavoy.co.uk/ice-skating/

Northampton Market Square On Ice
2025-12-04 13:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 13:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 21:00 | Northampton Market Square
4th December 2025 â€“ 4th January 2026
NN1 2DF
This Christmas, Northamptonâ€™s Market Square will be transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland!
Gather your family and friends, lace up your skates, and join us for this lovely festive experience.
Whether youâ€™re a seasoned skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, all abilities are welcome and we have skating aids available to hire.
The Market SquareÂ On Ice, bringing Christmas cheer right at the heart of town.

Grinch Trail
2025-12-06 | Northampton Market Square
Find the Grinch puppets with the letters, spelling out a festive word. Email your answer, along with your name and address, to info@northamptonbid.co.uk for the chance to win a family ticket for four to the spectacular Market Square On Ice rink.

Small Business Saturday
2025-12-06 | Northampton Town Centre
Small Business Saturday returns on Saturday, 6th December, and we will be using this as an opportunity to champion our wide range of independent town centre businesses.
Northampton town centre is set to burst into festive life on Small Business Saturday, with a packed programme of family-friendly activities, character appearances and a town-wide competition designed to encourage shoppers to explore and support local businesses.
The highlight of the activities on Saturday, 6 December will be a mischievous â€˜Grinch Takeoverâ€™ in Market Square, where families can enjoy meet-and-greet sessions with the Grinch every 30 minutes between 3 pm and 5.30 pm. Expect festive fun, photo opportunities and plenty of seasonal mischief.
Earlier in the day, budding bakers can get creative at cupcake decorating workshops in the Grosvenor Gatherings unit at Grosvenor Shopping Northampton. Running from 11 am to 3 pm, the sessions are free to take part in and perfect for younger visitors looking to add a sweet treat to their Christmas countdown.
We are also launching a special Grinch-themed competition. Families are invited to hunt for Grinch puppets, hand-crocheted by the Northamptonshire Womenâ€™s Institute, that will be displayed in shops around the town.
Some puppets will be holding a letter. Collect all the letters, spell the festive word, and email your answer, along with your name and address, to info@northamptonbid.co.uk for the chance to win a family ticket for four to the spectacular Market Square On Ice rink.

Grinch themed cupcake decorating workshop
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
Join us from 11 am to 3 pm for Grinch themed cupcake decorating workshops in the Grosvenor Gatherings unit at Grosvenor Shopping Northampton.

Grinch and Cindy-Lou
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:30 | Northampton Market Square
Join us from 3 pm for a chance to meet with Grinch and Cindy Lou in the Market Square.

Festive 80â€™s Disco night with live DJ in the Rink from 7 pm - 10 pm
2025-12-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Northampton Market Square
Northampton Market SquareÂ On Ice â€“ NN1 2DF
This Christmas, Northamptonâ€™s Market Square will be transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland!
Gather your family and friends, lace up your skates, and join us for this lovely festive experience.
Whether youâ€™re a seasoned skater or stepping onto the ice for the first time, all abilities are welcome and we have skating aids available to hire.
The Market SquareÂ On Ice, bringing Christmas cheer right at the heart of town.
