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Welcome Weekend

University of Northampton Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September 2025 Move in Move in weekend is more than just unpacking boxes or enrolling on your course – and we’re here to make it exciting, empowering, and full of memories. After you’ve enrolled and attended your Welcome Talk, head over to the Learning Hub to get to know support teams from across the University and meet some local companies. We’ll also have refreshments available and members of the University Leadership Team there to chat to students, parents, and carers. The Students’ Union will be there all weekend so you can meet your Elected Officers, buy some UON merch, grab a coffee at the Engine Shed, and plan your Welcome Week activities. Time: From 10am

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From Ashes to Restoration: The Great Fire that Reshaped Northampton

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

  An animated film to mark the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 20 September - Sunday 5 October (Please note: the film will not be available on the afternoons of Friday 26 & Saturday 27 September) Saturday 20 September marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton – a devastating event that tore through the town, destroying 700 of 850 buildings in the centre and claiming 11 lives. Experience a digital 270° surround animated film that brings to life the events of that fateful day and the remarkable story of recovery that followed.  

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12 Artists, Two Venues, Limitless Creativity

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

12 artists coming together at both Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Abington Park Museum Northampton Museum & Art Gallery & Abington Park Museum Saturday 13 September - Sunday 9 November 2025 A mix of mediums including ceramics, sculpture, paintings, glass, woodwork, printing, papercut illustrations, drawing, felted art and mixed media art. Part of Northampton and Rutland Open Studios  

350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton – Finale Event

Northampton Market Square

The 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton will be marked with a special event in Market Square to round off a week-long series of free activities across the town.The finale of a busy events programme will be held on Saturday, 20 September, with an activity day in Market Square from 11am to 7.30pm, to be followed by a service at All Saints’ Church at 7.30pm featuring guests including Rev Richard Coles.A big screen will show a specially commissioned animation by Northampton Film Festival and The Creative Place. The film is the result of a project involving hundreds of local people answering the question, if Northampton burnt down again tomorrow, what would people save, what would people rebuild first and what would make it feel like our Northampton again?Local children have contributed drawings to the animation, local animators have shared their skills and market-goers have shared their thoughts through workshops, vox pops and on the ideas wall at The Creative Place. The resulting film will premiere at 1.30pm.Throughout the day there will be an extended version of The Creative Place’s Makers Market featuring artisan producers and creatives, a bar by V&B, a performance from the Bach choir and displays...

The Lion King Afternoon Tea

The Eccentric Englishman 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Step into the Circle of Life for an afternoon to remember! oin us for a magical Lion King–themed afternoon tea, complete with beautifully decorated tables, themed treats, and even special cocktails for the grown-ups. Enjoy a three-course feast fit for a king – one savoury course followed by two rounds of sweet delights. Perfect for families and fans of all ages, this is your chance to Hakuna Matata the afternoon away in true Eccentric Englishman style. We offer one sitting: 12pm – 2pm For children the price is £25.00 each and, for an Adults Prohibition Tea, the price per person is £30.00 while our famous Tiddley Tea is priced at £40.00 per adult. We do require a non-refundable deposit of £15 per person to confirm your places. Booking is essential, so please call us to book.  

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Scrum: Women in Rugby

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

Celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Northampton Museum! Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 16 August - Sunday 2 November 2025 Join us at Northampton Museum as we proudly mark Northampton’s role as a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Explore a dynamic exhibition that delves into the rich history of women’s rugby and its growing popularity across Northamptonshire. Discover powerful images from local photographers, capturing the energy and dedication of players, coaches, and club staff, both on and off the pitch. From grassroots heroes to elite teams like Loughborough Lightning and the Red Roses, this exhibition showcases the heart and passion behind the game. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of sport, community, and women’s rugby in action!  

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The History of The Performing Room Building

The Performing Room 9 Guildhall Road, Northampton

Explore the deep hidden history of the building. Step back in time to hear the story and discover how heritage helped to create Northampton’s beautiful Culture Quarter through public exhibitions and immersive multimedia utilising VR technology. The Performing Room have worked on a multimedia heritage project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to uncover and share the hidden history of the historical building, first built as Franklin’s Hotel and Restaurant in 1872 by John Campbell Franklin to capitalise on railway passengers traveling to the new St John’s Street Railway Station from the new rail route built between Bedford and Northampton. For decades, it served as the meeting point for merchants, traders and other travellers coming to Northampton. An impressive list of artefacts dating back to when the building was first built characterises the relationship between Franklin’s hotel and the people who used to work there and visit it. A quick tour of the picture galleries, display stands, glass cabinets and slideshows include authentic old newspapers, vintage bottles, champagne corks, war memorabilia, decorative ceramic floor tiles, an original train ticket used to transport people to St John’s and more. Other projects consist of a documentary, cartoon animations, children board games,...

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Breaking The Code

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

“It’s not breaking a code that matters, it’s where you go from there” Mastermind. Code breaker. Maverick. Arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the twentieth century.  Alan Turing is famed for cracking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, effectively securing victory for the Allied forces in WWII. From triumph to tragedy, get to know a human being who loved, lost and never stopped asking questions in a quest for truth and understanding in this new production of Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking The Code. For the first time, taking into consideration his recent Royal pardon and the development of Turing’s law, the original play will feature a new epilogue by Neil Bartlett that speaks to Turing’s lasting legacy on modern Britain. Stay after the audio described performance on Wed 24 September for an exclusive Post-Show Q&A with director Jesse Jones and the cast of Breaking The Code. Dive deeper into the story, the production, and the creative process in this engaging discussion, which will be audio described for accessibility. A ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON, LANDMARK THEATRES AND OXFORD PLAYHOUSE CO-PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN & PLAYHOUSE AND HOME DOWNLOAD FREE DIGITAL PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD VENUE AND SHOW VISUAL STORY

PROPAGANDA-INDIE DAY PARTY – THE ROADMENDER

Roadmender 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Get ready to relive the indie music glory days with a daytime party packed with all your favourite tunes on Saturday 7th June at Roadmender! Expect anthems from The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Amy Winehouse, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party, The Wombats, The Libertines, Florence And The Machines, Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Blink 182 and so much more. Who says you have to stay up until the early hours to relive all those indie bangers you know and love?! Propaganda stands as an undeniable institution of modern British club culture. Created by DJ Dan (Oasis Aftershow DJ), a signifying force that has run through the indie music scene for over 20 years, it has taken its uncompromising and blistering fun show across the globe serving up the huge anthems that bring together millions in mass singalongs and life-affirming nights wherever they go. Whether it’s Glastonbury Festival, Reading & Leeds, Boadrmasters or Aftershow Parties, their stamp and influence can be found in every corner of feelgood indie and alternative club culture. Propaganda was also a staple night at The Roadmender on Fridays for a few years – Who was there?!

Apéro DJ: @andyskank1

V and B 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, United Kingdom

Balearic|Disco|Tropical

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