Whether it’s smooth or peated, it’ll keep the palate heated! Join our whisky wizard Lox, as he takes us on a journey of all things whisky related! Exploring everything from the fermentation process, to how it’s bottled, to how to make the most of your beverage. Scotch, Bourbon, and Wildcards!
It's a big weekend of European rugby next weekend and we're delighted to be hosting a lot of the Welsh fans coming along to support Scarlets as they take on Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup at Franklin's Gardens. We'll be staging our own 'FanZone' experience on the night of Saturday, 17 January, with action from other games on the big screen and tunes from some giants of the Llanelli music scene who will be teaming up for one night only to perform as 'The Travelling Sosbans'. This event is open to everyone and fans of all clubs are welcome to come along and soak up the atmosphere ahead of Sunday's big clash.
Tuesday between 9am and 10am will be our quieter hour to enable our customers with sensory needs and their families to enjoy Northamptonshire Central Library. We appreciate our customers' support in minimising noise during our quieter hour. For more information please visit our website - Accessibility, health and wellbeing in our libraries | West Northamptonshire Council
Northampton Town I’m Proud To Be! For one night and one night only, we’ll be waving goodbye to our French roots, and paying a visit to Italy! It’s no secret that our French wine and food pairings are exquisite, but our Italian pairings are equally as delicious! Join Richard as he presents you with an array of Italian offerings, paired with tasty plates from chef Joe!
Join us for what promises to be an amazing event, where sound healing frequencies & stunning immersive visuals create a powerful experience
Join us for fun, free animation sessions where kids can create and bring their cartoons to life and see them on the big screen at NFF 2026 Looking for something FREE to do with little ones in Northampton on Saturdays? We’ve got you covered! With an activity that’ll leave your little ones with a long lasting legacy! Pop into The Creative Place every Saturday between 11am-2pm before 28th Feb for an interactive animation session, where local animator Colin O’Kane will walk you through our easy to fill in template so he can bring your drawings to life on the big screen! The completed short film will be shown at the Opening Gala Matinee, and at the young filmmakers award ceremony! Participants will get a 10% off code for 2 tickets at #nff2026 Tickets are on sale now! check out @nnfilmfestival for more info
Bruce Foxton of The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers announces 2026 UK tour dates with his new all-star band. The career of Bruce Foxton spans almost 5 decades. He came to prominence as bassist/vocalist and songwriter for The Jam, writing and performing the lead vocals on ‘News of the World’, ‘Smithers-Jones‘ along with The Kinks cover ‘David Watts‘. After the break of The Jam, Bruce Foxton released a solo album, ‘Touch Sensitive‘, in 1984. He joined Stiff Little Fingers and toured and recorded with the band for over 15 years. Following his departure from Stiff Little Fingers, Bruce Foxton joined up with ex-The Jam drummer Rick Buckler, and guitarist/vocalist Russell Hastings in 2007 to tour as From The Jam.
An opportunity to explore this magnificent grade 2 listed building - a stunning example of Victorian Gothic architecture. This tour will allow you to visit areas of the Guildhall which are not always open to the public. We meet in the Spencer Percival foyer of the Guildhall. This is the entrance to the old part of the Guildhall by the public toilets and statue of Spencer Percival. From there we will explore areas including council and public meeting rooms, the old Town Hall keepers living quarters and the basement cells. The maximum group size for tours is 14. Although all public areas of the building are accessible by lift, the basement can only be reached by stairs. Due to uneven floors in places, please wear appropriate footwear. This tour is not suitable for children under 8 years old. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Tours will last approximately 1 hour.
Wine and pottery? You’ve won the lottery! Craving a steaming hot brew this January? Make your tea taste even better with your very own hand-made mug! Pottery guru Karen will expertly show you how to hand build and decorate your mug, using stamps, imprints and carvings! Beautifully paired with a glass of wine to make a magical evening.
Sophie Slade Art.