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Endangered and Extinct by creative recycling artist Val Hunt

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

With inspiration, ingenuity, humour and skill, creative recycling artist Val Hunt has created a fascinating selection of large and small sculptural pieces which are both appealing and informative Saturday 28 June - Sunday 10 August 2025 Animals, exotic birds, fish, dinosaurs and species of flora, all on the edge or now extinct, have been made from a selection of throwaway material especially Val’s favourite medium, drinks can metal. This exhibition presents a subtle message about recycling and preservation, raising awareness of why the creatures on show are endangered or extinct. Find out why species are disappearing from this planet at an alarming rate.

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Magical Saturdays at Grosvenor

Grosvenor Shopping Northampton Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

 Magical Saturdays are COMING to Grosvenor Northampton! Every Saturday in August, step into a world of wonder with live walkabouts, meet & greets, and fairy tale fun – all for free!Here’s who you’ll meet: 2 Aug – Mary Poppins & Bert  9 Aug – Sleeping Beauty & Maleficent  16 Aug – Beauty & the Beast  23 Aug – Ariel & Ursula  30 Aug – Jasmine & the Genie  Snap a magical pic Enjoy spellbinding surprises 11am–3pm | All throughout the centreLet the fairy tale begin... only at #GrosvenorNorthampton! 

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Summer Open Days – June – September at Church of The Holy Sepulchre

Church of the Holy Sepulchre Sheep Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2LY

Summer Open Days - June- September Every Saturday at 2 p.m. for 2 hours Please note that this event will not be taking place between 28 Jun 2025 and 5 Jul 2025 Church Of The Holy Sepulchre  Sheep Street/Church Lane Northampton, NN1 3NL, United Kingdom Our Medieval Round Church has been welcoming visitors since 1100 AD and in 2024 she is set to fling open her doors again. On Saturdays afternoons from 2pm-4pm from June to September, visitors can learn all about this fascinating church and the historic treasures she contains. (Please note there is no Open Day on 28th June) If only these walls could talk, I wonder what they would say? For the moment we will let our historians do the talking. The Holy Sepulchre is the oldest building in Northampton, surviving the great fire, one of only four medieval round churches in the U.K., and has the longest aisle in Northampton. Historic battles have taken place here, famous people have been married here and royalty has visited. The stained glass is beautiful, the Soldier’s Chapel delightful and the stories even more intriguing. Join our volunteers and historians every Saturday from June to September to find out more. DATES: Every Saturday...

Paint and Sip – Man O Man | The Optimist

The Optimist 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,

Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Northampton! No previous painting experience necessary! What's included ??Approx. 2 hour step-by-step painting session led by our experienced artist and assistants. ??All painting materials needed to complete your masterpiece. ?? Acrylic paint on high-quality stretched canvas. ?? Photos taken throughout the session & posted on our Facebook page. ?? Heaps of fun exploring your creative side. ??A one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home. ??and best of all - we clean up! Please arrive 15 mins before your event start time to get settled . Drinks are not included but can be purchased from the bar. BYO is not permitted as our events are held at licensed venues.

DJ Clue

The Fish Pub 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The party doesn’t stop! DJ CLUE is back with another epic set to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed. Saturday 2nd August, Starting At 8PM, Free Entry

Free Entry

Branching Out

The Wig And Pen 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join us from 9pm

WORDSWORTH

The King Billy Music Bar 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, United Kingdom

Wordsworth at The King Billy Back at The Billy! What else is there to say? It's gonna be good!

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We Will Rock You: Young@Part

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

This is VCL’s first Summer Youth Project in Northamptonshire the cast comprises of young performers from around the county who are “breaking free” to showcase their talents in the dynamic musical “We Will Rock You: Young@Part.” Is a special adaptation of the iconic Queen musical is tailored for a younger cast and offers a vibrant platform for our aspiring actors, singers, and dancers to bring the legendary music and story to life. Set in a dystopian future where musical instruments and rock music are banned, “We Will Rock You” follows a group of rebels led by Galileo and Scaramouche as they fight to restore freedom and individuality through the power of rock ‘n’ roll.

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The Mystery Tours – ‘The Great Fire of Northampton’

The Mystery Tours - 'The Great Fire of Northampton' Sunday 29th June at 5pm, Sunday 31st August at 5.30pm and Saturday 20th September at 5.30pm.  Step Into the Flames of History! Join us for an immersive journey back to September 20th, 1675, when a single spark ignited a catastrophic fire that reduced much of Northampton to ashes. Guided by our enigmatic Time Traveller, you’ll witness the unfolding disaster, hear the tales of survival, and see how the town rose from the ashes.  Tour Highlights   St. Mary’s Street Stand at the very spot where the fire began and discover how a single flame in a thatched house led to devastation.  Market Square Hear the dramatic accounts of desperate townsfolk, the crumbling of historic buildings, and the narrow escapes from the inferno.  All Saints’ Church See how this iconic landmark rose from the ashes, thanks to King Charles II’s donation of timber.  Sessions House Marvel at one of the first buildings to be rebuilt, symbolizing the town’s determination to recover.  Meeting Point: St. Peter’s Church, Northampton (Outside main gate)  End Point: Top of Abington Street  Duration: 90 minutes (approximately)  Suitable for: Adults & children over 10  Tickets: £15 (including booking fee)  Important...

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Heritage Open Days Tour

The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE

Heritage Open Days Tour Will be held on Saturday 13th September & Wednesday 17th September 2025 First tour at 10:00 am, last tour at 3:00 pm This is a free event  The Old Savoy and The  Deco Theatre are now one of Northampton’s premier venues available for hire for theatrical productions, conferences, meetings, wedding receptions, parties and other social or corporate events, and although it certainly didn’t start that way when it was first built, it has always been a home of family entertainment. The building first opened on Saturday 2 May 1936 in a blaze of publicity as “the Savoy”, described as “Northampton’s only super Cinema” and reported to be “the last word in comfort”. It was part of the ABC group, designed by their prolific house architect WR Glen and built in under nine months on the site of the original Technical College. It was constructed in the International Modernistic style and is arguably the best remaining example of Glen’s work, with all the main features still in place and sympathetically renovated. The Savoy was very popular and originally held almost 2000 people in the 696 seat circle and 1200 seat stalls. It was designed both as a...

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