Northampton Market Square On Ice

4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 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.

It's Christmas at The Creative Place! We'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 expect... - Local artists & makers selling handmade gifts - Free Christmas crafts for children and adults - 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

4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 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.

It's Christmas at The Creative Place! We'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 expect... - Local artists & makers selling handmade gifts - Free Christmas crafts for children and adults - 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

4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 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.

It's Christmas at The Creative Place! We'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 expect... - Local artists & makers selling handmade gifts - Free Christmas crafts for children and adults - 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

4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 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.

Tis the season of joy and Christmas beer! Christmas is coming - and you know what that means, Christmas beers will be back on the menu! Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Beer Tasting. Taste a range of special Christmas brews, learn about how they're made, where they're from and what makes them 'Christmassy'.

It's Christmas at The Creative Place! We'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 expect... - Local artists & makers selling handmade gifts - Free Christmas crafts for children and adults - 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

4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 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.

Wreath Decorating Workshop + Free Mulled Wine Get festive and creative this season!

Discover wine from this amazing region and meet the man who gets it from grape to bottle. We are so excited to welcome back our friend, the young and talented winemaker - Hugues Laborde to V and B Northampton. Hugues is the man behind many of your V and B favourites (L'Exalté, L'instant H and Les Fleurs du Mal to name a few!) and is passionate about the democratisation of wine - making the good stuff accessible to many, all whilst respecting the enivironment AND being a really nice guy. Taste wines from Bordeaux, St Emilion and Fronsac - and have them explained to you by the man who made them. This masterclass is always a speedy sell out - so make sure you book quickly to avoid disappointment!

It's Christmas at The Creative Place! We'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 expect... - Local artists & makers selling handmade gifts - Free Christmas crafts for children and adults - 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

No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa'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 £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.  

4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 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.

Nightmare Before Christmas Afternoon Tea So much love for The Nightmare Before Christmas, we've been asked to host an afternoon Tea on Saturday 13th December 12pm-2pm! 3 courses, beautiful decor, themed food and cocktails. A welcome drink and gifts to take away. Prices are £25 per child, 30 prohibition and 40 Tiddley. Deposits for this are 15, and are non refundable. Any cancellations must be made up to 24hrs before otherwise we will have to charge full price.

Overview Come along and create your own beautiful Christmas bauble! 🎄 Tailored Treasures – A Festive Bauble Workshop 🎨✨ Add a personal touch to your holiday season with a cosy, creative workshop designed to spark festive joy! Join us for a delightful hands-on experience where you’ll customise one beautiful Christmas bauble to treasure or gift. During this workshop, you’ll enjoy: ✨ A warm, festive atmosphere ✨ Expert guidance and creative inspiration ✨ A selection of high-quality baubles, paints, and decorative materials ✨ All tools provided—just bring your imagination ✨ A complimentary glass of mulled wine to keep things merry and bright No crafting experience is needed—just come along and enjoy a relaxing, seasonal activity. 🎁 You’ll leave with: Your very own personalised bauble, crafted with care and ready to hang on your tree. 🌟 Perfect for: Holiday lovers, craft enthusiasts, festive outings with friends, cosy date nights, or anyone wanting to make a meaningful decoration. Join us for a magical, creative evening and leave with a unique treasure you’ll enjoy year after year.

Northants Sings Out and Billy Lockett to lead first-ever Carols on the Square singalong in Northampton Market Square Britain’s Got Talent Finalists Northants Sings Out and popular Northampton singer-songwriter Billy Lockett will lead Northampton’s first ever large-scale Christmas carol sing-along in the Market Square, bringing live music, festive cheer and community spirit to the town centre this December. Taking place on Saturday 13 December from 2pm to 6pm, this free family event will showcase an exciting line-up of local talent; including NMPAT, The Performing Rooms, The Nene Valley Community Band, plus a selection of school and cultural groups who will lead the ultimate Christmas carol concert for residents and visitors.

No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa'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 £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.  

Our Breakfast with Santas are magical and can’t be beaten. Our Santa is not like other Santas, he’s very traditional. We will also make sure all presents he gives are suitable for your child, as the elves ask a few questions at time of booking.Sausage and bacon rolls, beans or scrambled eggs on toast, pancakes are available. Plus unlimited hot drinks of tea, coffee and hot are available.Children are £25 each aswell as adults.£15 pp deposit at time of booking is required and non refundable.Tables are decorated, letters to Santa are available to be written and posted also just to double check nothing is forgotten on the big day. Give us a call to book

Find your Christmas spirit(s)! Discover the beauty of local business at this year’s Christmas Market. From handcrafted treats, to cozy winter sips, every stall tells a story worth sharing. Come and support small businesses, soak up the magic, and celebrate the season with us!

4th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 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.