Northampton BID

Gladiators of Britain
2025-05-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-01 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) and 1 more date | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Explore the history of gladiatorial fights in Britain.

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The 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.
This touring exhibition brings together some of the countryâ€™s most important objects to tell the story of Britainâ€™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.
Highlights 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.
This 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.

An exhibition of work by final year students from Northampton College.
2025-05-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-01 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 12:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 17 May â€“ Sunday 28 June 2025
The exhibition F332 illustrates the work of 14 photographers who find themselves at a personal crossroads; as they move on to the next phase of their career they share with us an eclectic mix of photographs and projects that explore their unique experiences.
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The Worst Record Covers in the World
2025-06-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 17:00
Get ready for a showcase of the most hilariously bad album art ever created!

The Worst Record Covers in the World exhibition features collector Steve Goldman’s unique selection of over 500 unintentionally awful record sleeves.
From bizarre design choices to laugh-out-loud concepts gone wrong, this exhibition celebrates creative risk and the joy of failure in art. Visitors can even listen to tracks from these records and vote for their favourite “worst” cover.
Admission is free — come for the cringe, stay for the comedy!

Art History Lecture Series Understanding Landscape -single tickets
2025-06-06 10:15 - 12:15
This series of five lectures explores the Topographies of Thought: Understanding Landscape
Friday 6 June
Cottages, canals and trains: landscape painting in a time of change
Artwork: Canal in a Landscape â€“ Henry Mitton Wilson
Speaker: Miriam Gill
Artworks and speakers are correct at the time of going to press but may be amended due to unforeseen changes to availability or subject expertise.
Individual tickets £6 per lecture (+ Eventbrite booking fee)
Price includes refreshments
Booking essential

The Giant, Immersive Murder Mystery Game
2025-06-07 00:00, 2025-06-08 00:00, 2025-06-10 00:00
June – 7 September 2025
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
£25 per team
Step into the role of a detective and solve a series of curious and whimsical mysteries in your local museum. Using our companion app, youâ€™ll explore the museum to uncover hidden clues and encounter life-sized cardboard characters—each one a possible suspect, witness, or victim.
Work together to connect the dots, follow the twists in each story, and put your problem-solving skills to the test. It’s the perfect activity for families, friends, or anyone with a curious mind looking for a fun and unique experience.
What to Expect
A Unique Blend of Games
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure that combines elements of a murder mystery, escape room, scavenger hunt, and even a touch of Where’s Wally. Team up and see if you can crack the case.

An Immersive Museum Adventure
Watch the museum transform into a crime-solving playground. Track down cardboard clues, solve puzzles, and interact with quirky characters—surprises await around every corner.

Three Curious Cases to Solve
Your adventure lasts between 1 to 2 hours and includes three entertaining cases, from a vandalized moustache to a victim flattened by an ancient sarcophagus.
Ready to solve the mystery? Gather your team and start your investigation.
Perfect for friends, families, and curious minds – this is not your typical museum visit. It’s an adventure where YOU become the detective!
Just £25 per team
Timed slots
Only one phone needed to play
