GenFest 2025: Dorothy and Her Very Many Friends – by Jude Taylor
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Northamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen’s Pride in the Practice of Crafts
78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UHNorthamptonshire Guild of Designer Craftsmen are having an exhibition of work in the Barwell Room at 78 Derngate, Northampton, UK. Saturday 25th October until 21st December.opening times are 10am until 4pm. Please check opening days before you travel to the exhibition.there will be a collection of crafts including jewellery, ceramics, wood, basketry, textile accessories & glass. ideal Xmas gift ideas to suit all pockets 78 Derngate is a unique venue in Northampton. it's the only Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed house south of the border of Scotland. it's now a museum and art gallery housing some fabulous artwork and cafe. Visit www.78derngate.org.uk to find out more, or call 01604 603407.
A History of Northamptonshire in 100 Objects
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomJourney through 150 million years of Northamptonshire's past. From prehistoric treasures to modern marvels, 100 remarkable objects reveal the people, events, and industries that shaped the county, each telling a unique story of its cultural, social, and economic heritage. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 20 September - Sunday 22 February 2026 This exhibition has been shaped by an extraordinary network of 51 guest curators from across the county, each bringing their own expertise and local knowledge to the project. These dedicated individuals, from historians and collectors to community groups, have worked alongside the museum team to select objects and craft narratives. Their collaborative efforts ensure this exhibition truly reflects the breadth of Northamptonshire's heritage, guided by those who know their communities best.
12 Artists, Two Venues, Limitless Creativity
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom12 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
Scrum: Women in Rugby
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomCelebrate 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!
Build Your Own Hot Chocolate
Grandbies 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomCome join us for a fun event where you can build your own delicious hot chocolate just the way you like it! Warm up this season with a deliciously fun activity! Join us for Build Your Own Hot Chocolate Workshop. Kids (and grown-ups too!) can mix, top, and decorate their perfect cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, and more. All ingredients and toppings will be provided — just bring your sweet tooth and creativity! It’s the perfect cozy treat for a chilly autumn afternoon.
The Boogie-Man Brunch
Bridge 26 Bar & Bites 26 Bridge Street,, Northampton,It's Back for 2025! Are you Ready to Boogie the day away this Halloween? We will be hosting our unique Halloween Bottomless Brunch disco thriller like no other!Its time to get on that Halloween outfit, slip on those dancing shoes and 'freak' the day away! What to expect:* 2 Saturdays available to book - 25th Oct and 1st Nov* 3 Hour Table Sittings (2 hour brunch & 1 hour extra)* Bottomless Brunch price - £41.00pp* Sitting between 1pm and 8pm (8pm last sitting)* Bar/Restaurant DJ - Spinning everything from 70's, 80's, 90's to current Party & Spooky vibes!* Boom Room DJ - Everything Urban & Requests!* Full venue décor & Halloween props * Customized Halloween Special dry-ice cocktials* Bridge 26 Gift Voucher Giveaway for the best outfit (judged by our team) WARNING: This will be loud, lively, scary & fun! If you dare to attend this freak show of an event, simply select 'going', share this event and, fill out the short online booking form via our website today!
Horror Bottomless Brunch
The Eccentric Englishman 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomWho needs an excuse to dress up? Certainly not us! This Halloween, we’re mixing a little fright with a lot of fun for our Horror Bottomless Brunch. Enjoy two hours of bottomless themed cocktails or Prosecco while tucking into a spooky sharing board filled with delicious treats. You’ll also receive a horror-movie trivia quiz to test your knowledge of all things scary - just for fun, of course! And don’t forget to dress to distress… there’s a prize for the scariest costume. The price is £45.00 per person (no discount for non-drinkers) Deposit: £15.00 per person (non-refundable) Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the event or no-shows will be charged in full. Call 01604 626977 to book your place or use the Contact Us form to provide details of your party - if you dare.
Northampton’s Annual Fireworks Spectacular!
The Racecourse Kettering Rd, Northampton, Northants, United KingdomSaturday 1st November The Racecourse Entertainment from 4pm | Fireworks 6pm The countdown to Northampton's annual Fireworks Spectacular is on! This large-scale pyro-musical event attracts thousands of visitors every year. Entry is FREE, with entertainment for all the family. BBC Radio Northampton host the live stage entertainment from 4pm with local presenter Justin Dealey. Live party band Funk Odyssey get the party well and truly started at 4.30pm delivering a soulful journey through the golden era of Funk, Soul, and Disco with singalong favourites for a boogie to keep you warm! The Live Performers then wow the crowds with their daring, breath-taking Fire and Pyro Show at 5.45pm. There will be a FunFair for all ages and Catering Village offering a delicious variety of food and drink. Help For Heroes join us with their charity stall alongside kids Facepainting. The evening will be topped off with a spectacular Pyro-musical Fireworks Finale at 6pm. The local story of The Gunpowder Plot will play on big screens, with the Northampton Film Festival telling the tale of how history's most infamous attempt to bring down the Houses of Parliament has links to the county and resulted in the eponymous Guy Fawkes Night. Recruiting local talent, the film features many wonderful Northampton and Northamptonshire locations that played a pivotal role in the origins of the fifth of November, including Delapre...
BOOS AND BRUNCH
The Shipmans 12 Drapery,, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomGhouls Just Wanna Have Fun! Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Brunch from 5–7PM – just £35 for: Unlimited Cocktails & Prosecco Delicious Sharing Food Platters Live DJ spinning eerie-sistible beats Prizes for Best Dressed CreaturesCostumes encouraged. Good vibes guaranteed. Book now – if you dare...