To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Register of Historic Battlefields in England the Battlefields Trust and its partner organisations are arranging a series of battlefield walks in September 2025 to coincide with Heritage Open Days. Join the Nothamptonshire Battlefields Society for a walk across the field of this important Wars of the Roses battle, which saw the Lancastrians defeated and King Henry VI captured by the Yorkists. The walk is limited to 30 people and booking is essential. Book your place here: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/big-battlefield-walks-weekends-battle-of-northampton-1460.html

For one day, the Magistrates Courts will be open to the public with interesting tours of the courts and cells, and interesting talks and mock trials. It’s the first time this has been possible since 2019. On the day there will be tours of both the cells and the courts, the opportunity to take part in mock trials, and the opportunity to meet and hear talks by different parties that are involved with the courts including the Crime Prosecution Service, Defence Solicitors, Probation Services, Youth Detention and Magistrates themselves. You can also find out how to become a Magistrate. This is the only day in the year the courts be open to the general public and the first time since 2019. Tours will be happening throughout the day from 10am-4pm. No booking required.

Commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton with storyboards, actors and a virtual reality app plus walking tour. Also learn about civic history with the mayor in the heart of the civic building- The Guildhall. The ‘History of the Great Fire’ event will take place at the Guildhall on Saturday, 13th September between 11am – 3pm, as part of West Northamptonshire Council’s Heritage Open Days. This year marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton, so the event is set to have a fire-theme, with actors from the ‘Mystery Tours’ bringing moments from the fire to life, staged in different rooms within the grand Victorian building, including the Great Hall and the original Court Room. Visitors can view a special exhibition about the Great Fire and learn more about the fateful day that resulted in 750 of the town’s 800 buildings being burnt to the ground, along with visiting the Mayor’s Parlour to learn about the town’s civic history. The Great Fire of Northampton virtual trail is also available to experience by downloading the Explore Northampton App. allowing users to step back in time to 1675 and experience the dramatic story of the Great...