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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...

Big Battlefield Walk Weekends – The Battle of Northampton

Delepre Abbey London Rd, Northampton, Northants, United Kingdom

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

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The Old Savoy – The Home of The Deco Theatre – Open Days

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

The Deco Theatre, Northampton’s hidden gem, is host to a wide variety of shows, the Christmas pantomime, and many training events. Over recent years the theatre has thoroughly re-established itself and continues to grow from strength to strength. 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 cinema and theatre complete with an orchestra pit. It hosted shows and concerts as well as films. In the 1950s it was renamed the ‘ABC’ in line with the group’s national branding policy and was the local venue of choice for the touring bands of the...

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HERITAGE OPEN DAY

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS. The Humfrey Rooms will be open for members of the public to explore displays and demonstrations from various sections and to explore our many historic collections. All are welcome.

Northampton Magistrates Courts Open Day

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.

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Nine Creatives @ 78 Derngate

78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH

Nine creatives from the very popular, ever-expanding Open Studios are displaying their diverse range of work and techniques across the galleries, shop and gardens until Sunday October 5th.  Including glassware, paintings, photography, jewellery, woodwork and ceramics, there is something for everyone to appreciate. Free entry and all products for sale.  Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 4.30pm

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From the Collection: Landscapes

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

For centuries, landscape was considered an unworthy subject for serious artistic exploration. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Until Sunday 4 October When landscape did appear in paintings, it was often relegated to the background—merely a setting for religious or historical scenes. This perception began to shift in the 17th century with the work of Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain. These pioneering artists crafted idealised rural vistas to illustrate the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome, imbuing natural elements with metaphorical meaning. Through their romantic and structured visions of the countryside, landscape painting began to gain recognition as a meaningful art form. It was not until the 19th century, however, that landscape truly came into its own. Artists such as J.M.W. Turner and John Constable redefined the genre, capturing the drama, emotion, and grandeur of the natural world. Their work affirmed landscape as a powerful subject in its own right—one that continues to inspire artists to this day. Drawing from the museum collections, this exhibition explores the evolution of landscape painting, where nature takes centre stage.  

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Reimagine Northampton!

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

Architecture students from Northampton College have been reimagining Northampton, taking an existing heritage asset and suggesting how it could be transformed with heart and, of course, imagination! The students’ work will be on display in the café at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery for the duration of the festival, linking to exhibitions featuring the county town elsewhere in the museum. Friday 12th Sept – Sat 20th Sept: 10am-5pm. Sunday 21st Sept: 12pm-5pm.

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Great Fire of Northampton Walking Trail

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

The Great Fire of Northampton in 1675 destroyed much of the town centre – a walking trail will take participants around the centre of the town to see some of the affected buildings and how the town was rebuilt, while learning more about this year’s 350th anniversary commemoration. Trail leaflets will be available from Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Northampton Central Library, and the Discover Northamptonshire Tourism Hub at Rushden Lakes.

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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  

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