Northampton BID

THE RETRO
2025-04-12 21:00 (Europe/London) | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live Music

Northampton Easter Riddle Trail
2025-04-13, 2025-04-14, 2025-04-15, 2025-04-16 | Northampton Town Centre
Get ready to hop into spring with Northampton’s Easter Riddle Trail

From Saturday 5th April to Tuesday 22nd April, you are invited to embark on an egg-citing adventure through the town centre, solving brain-teasing riddles while exploring local businesses.
Simply download the LoyalFree app and scan the QR codes at each spot to uncover the answers to the riddles. Complete the trail to receive a delicious chocolate treat and you’ll also be entered into a prize draw to win one of two £50 vouchers to spend locally!
All those taking part can simply use their phone to solve the riddle displayed in the windows of 11 town centre businesses. A completed trail will enable players to collect a free Easter treat from Market Square News and also be entered into a draw to win one of two £50 vouchers* to spend in the town centre.
Make the most of the Easter break and get involved in this free, family-friendly adventure.
Terms and Conditions apply.

Join the 360° Wellness Run Club!
2025-04-13 08:00 | 360 Wellness, 73 St Giles Street Northampton, NN1 1JF
Looking to stay active, meet like-minded people, and enjoy the benefits of running? 360° Wellness Run Club meets every Sunday at 8am, welcoming runners of all ages and levels. Whether youâ€™re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, youâ€™re invited to join our supportive community!
We start and finish at 360° Wellness HQ, 73 St Gilesâ€™ Street, NN1 1JF- a boutique wellness centre in the heart of Northampton. Plus, our sister company, St Giles Physiotherapy Clinic (38 York Road, NN1 5QJ), is here to help runners stay injury-free and prepare for events.
Come run with us and be part of something bigger!

VISUALISE at 78
2025-04-13 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-15 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Contemporary Stitched Textiles
The Bassett-Lowke Rooms

Sat 8 Mar 2025 â€“ Sun 25 May 2025

An exhibition of Contemporary Stitched Art Textiles
We are delighted to be hosting this new exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread.
The exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textile artist and Embroiderers Guild member Nigel Cheney who is the current mentor to Visualise.
On display is a diverse array of abstract, realistic and figurative art using a wide variety of media: paper, fabric (new, distressed and recycled) and found objects which are hand and machine stitched, or felted to create art inspired by both the natural world and the built environment.
The exhibition includes textile art inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and 78 Derngate itself, with framed and small items for sale.
Combining a look round the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh House before visiting the exhibition, gardens and shop, followed by partaking of some drink or food in The Dining Room is the perfect way to spend a glorious few hours in Northampton town.
There will be some â€˜Meet the Artistsâ€™ days during the exhibition, details as yet to be announced.
The members meet regularly in Welford, Northamptonshire, with the aim of promoting creativity through rigorous discipline, underpinned by an interest in the history of textiles worldwide.
Opening on Saturday 8th March until Sunday 25th May 2025, closed Mondays
10am- 4.30 pm â€“ free admission to galleries, shop and cafe.
https://www.visualise.online/

Women’s Wellness Walk
2025-04-13 11:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Sunday 13th April, 11am â€“ women’s Wellness Walk (Just turn up!)????????

Men’s Wellness Walk
2025-04-13 11:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Sunday 13th April, 11am â€“ Men’s Wellness Walk w/ @litcounselling @nn_mens_wellness_walks @_simeonjames (Just turn up!) ????

Wild Places
2025-04-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Wild Places is a stunning photography exhibition featuring beautiful photographs of the landscapes of the UK.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 29 March â€“ Sunday 11 May 2025
From majestic hills to dramatic seas, the exhibition has something for everyone and inspires the visitor to marvel in the richness of the varied habitats of the UK.
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Extinction
2025-04-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 29 March â€“ Sunday 11 May 2025
Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? This exhibition addresses this fascinating topic and journeys through the demise of the dinosaurs and marine reptiles, death of the ice age mammoths and the impact of humans on the dodo.

Bands in the Park 2025
2025-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Abington Park Bandstand, Abington Park, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 3HN, United Kingdom
125th Anniversary year
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 6th April to 28th September
2 â€“ 5pm
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Enjoy live performances from local bands and musicians at the Abington Park Bandstand, every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from April through to September.*
Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets/rugs and relax within the picturesque surroundings of Abington Park.
This yearâ€™s performances start on 6th April and run through to 28th September.
Please view the full 2025 schedule below.
*There will be no Bands in the Park performance on 21st September, but you can enjoy the Rockinâ€™ Roadrunner Festival instead!
Please note that performances may be shortened or cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Updates will be provided on our social media accounts when possible.

125th Anniversary Celebration Event â€“ Saturday 17th May 11am â€“ 4pm

Marking 125 years of the bandstand in Abington Park with fun for all the family with activities, stalls and musical performances.

MORE INFORMATION: www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/bandsinthepark
Bands in the Park 2025 calendar
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6/5THS
2025-04-13 16:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

The Cube Does Hairspray
2025-04-13 18:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Get Ready for a Hairspray Extravaganza!
The stage is set, the lights are bright, and the talent is through the roof!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of singing, dancing, and acting as we bring the magic of Hairspray to life. This isn’t just a performance – it’s a full-on celebration of creativity and hard work, featuring showstopping numbers that will leave you singing and dancing in your seat, including The Nicest Kids In Town, You Can’t Stop The Beat, and I Can Hear The Bells.
Starring the incredible clients of Cube Arts College, familiar faces from our other centres, and talented students from local schools, this is your chance to witness a spectacular display of passion, energy, and heart as we celebrate the power of the arts. Our clients have been working super hard on their skills throughout the months to achieve this show, and their dedication will leave you amazed.
It’s going to be bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever before. Don’t miss it!

From No Parlez To The Secret Of Association – An Intimate Evening With Paul Young
2025-04-13 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home). More success followed with the number one album The Secret Of Association and the worldwide hit Everytime You Go Away, not forgetting an appearance at Live Aid and more.
Paul sustained that success – while having fun in his tex-mex band, Los Pacaminos. Now, he’s looking back during these intimate shows, that combine conversation and acoustic versions of songs. Paul’s meeting fans, singing songs, and telling stories about his incredible career. It’s time to revel in the classic hits and learn the stories behind them in this intimate show.

Pre-Show Meet & Greet – Includes a meet and greet with Paul, customised tote bag with photo, VIP lanyard, best seats in the house.
VIP Tickets – Includes a customised tote bag with photo, VIP lanyard, best seats in the house.

CURATION
2025-04-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
EXPLORING THE SOCIETYâ€™S COLLECTIONS. The society has a number of important collections including â€“ butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at our extensive collections, to draw, study them or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome

Murder, She Didn’t Write
2025-04-14 19:30, 2025-04-15 19:30, 2025-04-16 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure.
They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. At each show this extraordinarily talented company use audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do… is solve it!
Ms Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide!
But will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed?

ASTRONOMY
2025-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
SKYLAB â€“ NASAâ€™S OFTEN FORGOTTEN TRIUMPH by John Dunthorne from Cleethorpes & District Astronomical Society. John looks at the origins of the Skylab concept, how it nearly met with complete disaster during launch and had to be rescued by astronauts and how it was ultimately a huge triumph. Guests are very welcome.

MICROSCOPY
2025-04-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
ROTIFERS by John Smith. Rotifers are another huge group of tiny animals found in most ponds, lakes and, sometimes, puddles. Discover something of their variety and structure as well as looking for them in samples of pond water. Bring along some water whether from a pond, bird bath or puddle to search for rotifers, which we can try to identify.

Pop in Wednesdays
2025-04-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Wednesday 9 & 16 April
12-4pm
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Pop into the museum on Wednesday afternoons during the Easter holidays for fun, hands on activities for families to enjoy.
These activities are free of charge, donations are welcome.
Drop in, no need to book.

Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors
2025-04-16 14:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Easter Holidays Family Fun!
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!
So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!
Terrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!
Awful Egyptians: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife?
It’s history with the nasty bits left in!
Terrible Tudors: Wed & Fri 2pm, Thu & Sat 6.30pm
Awful Egyptians: Wed & Fri 6.30pm, Thu & Sat 2pm

Family Ticket Offer
Off-Peak: Family of three: £54 / Family of four: £72 (Wed and Thu performances – Price Band A and B)
On-Peak: Family of three: £69/ Family of four: £92 (Fri and Sat performances – Price Band A )

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
BOOK 3 OR MORE SHOWS AND SAVE!
Book 3 or more – save 15%
Book 5 or more – save 20%
Book 7 or more – save 25%
Members enjoy an additional 5% off!
Book 3 or more of these shows and make great savings:
Treasure Island | Pig Heart Boy | The Smeds & Smoos | The King’s Speech | Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell | Breaking The Code | Bat Out of Hell | Top G’s Like Me

Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians
2025-04-16 18:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
