Northampton BID

Dino Dome
2021-07-31 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Northamptonshire
Dino Dome
â€œDinosaurs At Dusk – the Origins of Flightâ€�
Watch a free 30-minute film called “Dinosaurs At Dusk – the Origins of Flight” in our Dino Dome between 11am and 4pm.
Families will be able to travel back in time through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous geological periods in search of the ancestors of modern-day birds, the feathered dinosaurs.
Join a father and his teenage daughter as they travel back in time navigating from continent to continent, exploring an Earth teeming with dinosaurs in search for clues on the origins of flight.
Racing against time, they paraglide through ancient skies with Quetzalcoatlus, flee from raptors and traverse deserts with Argentinosaurus. They walk through rain forests, climb ice cliffs, sail over primordial seas and parachute into a huge sinkhole in their search for the first flying birds. When time runs out they even experience first-hand the cataclysmic ‘final day’ of the dinosaurs.”’’
The Dino Dome will be situated on the Market Square and will have Virtual Reality headsets available. These activities will provide a fun and educational opportunity, and will allow visitors the chance to be fully immersed in the land of the Dinosaurs.
To view the trailer, please visit HERE
To book your place for the Dino Dome, please visit HERE

Jurassic Earth Live 2021
2021-08-13 - 2021-08-14 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
The Dinosaurs make their final appearance in the town centre at The Deco on August 13 â€“ 14 , for Jurassic Earth Live 2021.
Live on stage JURASSIC EARTH A unique, immersive Dinosaur experience for all ages! The Original & Best Live Dinosaur Show! – Social Distanced and COVID Safe Jurassic Earth Live is a must-see 75-minute show for Dinosaur fanatics, combining incredible animatronics, exciting performances, impressive photo opportunities and one-of-a-kind meet and greet encounters.
This is an unmissable opportunity to walk with a Triceratops, roar with T-Rex, scream with a Spinosaurus and run with a Raptor!
Donâ€™t miss the chance to see the Dinosaurs again at this ticketed performance.
Book your tickets HERE
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Northants Litter Wombles History Walk and Litter Pick
2021-08-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Northamptonshire
Historical tour of Northampton to run in conjunction with a litter pick to encourage more people to look after our town.
The tour, which will take place from 9.30am to 11.30am on August 21, is only open for 20 people, however, if a success, the group will look to organise more in the future.
To sign up to the tour and find out more about the Wombles, visit www.facebook.com/groups/northantslitterwombles/about

Summer Clean - A Week of Action
2021-08-23 - 2021-08-30 | Northamptonshire
Businesses are being encouraged to clean their windows, sweep the pavements, paint woodwork and carry out any tasks to tidy-up their doorways, taking before and after pictures to show the difference they have made.
Businesses are also invited to join us, the street cleaning team and the Mayor for a morning of litter picking in the town centre.
August 23 will form the focal point of a week of action across the town. Other days will see similar activities organised by Northampton Town Council, with each councillor taking the lead for their individual wards. It forms part of a series of projects to tidy up the town, encouraging all business owners to take pride in their premises and get Northampton looking its best.
All businesses will be promoted through our social media.
If you are interested please email info@northamptonbid.co.uk

Business Tidy Day
2021-08-23 09:00 - 13:00 | town centre
Businesses are being invited to join us, the street cleaning team and the Mayor for a morning of litter picking in the town centre.
August 23 will form the focal point of a week of action across the town. Other days will see similar activities organised by Northampton Town Council, with each councillor taking the lead for their individual wards. It forms part of a series of projects to tidy up the town, encouraging all business owners to take pride in their premises and get Northampton looking its best.
Businesses are also encouraged to clean their windows, sweep the pavements, paint woodwork and carry out any tasks to tidy-up their doorways, taking before and after pictures to show the difference they have made.
All businesses will be promoted through our social media.
If you are interested please email info@northamptonbid.co.uk

Rectory Farm Litter Pick
2021-08-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Northamptonshire
The Rectory Farm Litter Pick, organised by Cllr Keith Holland-Delamere, will take place on Wednesday 25th August, 10am to 12 noon, meeting on Olden Road near the shops/ community centre.

This litter pick has been arranged as part of the Summer Clean Plans working with multiple partners and organisations including West Northamptonshire Council, Northampton Town BID, Mayor of Northampton, Veolia, Northants Litter Wombles, and Northamptonshire Community Foundation.

Trinity community litter pick
2021-08-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Northamptonshire
The Trinity community litter pick, organised by Cllr Jane Birch, will take place on Wednesday 25th August, 2:30pm to 3:30pm, meeting at Queens Park, on the corner of Balmoral/Edinburgh Road.
Please enter the church hall via the Church car park in Balmoral Road and leave via the fire exit, to maintain social distancing in the building. Tea and cake will be served in the church hall after the event!
Please note this litter pick has been arranged as part of the Summer Clean Plans working with multiple partners and organisations including West Northamptonshire Council, Northampton Town BID, Mayor of Northampton, Veolia, Northants Litter Wombles, and Northamptonshire Community Foundation.

Northampton Music Festival
2021-09-05 | Northamptonshire
Now in its 13th year, was instigated and is being run by a group of local people who are passionate about music and the town.

We seek to enhance the profile of the town by showcasing and celebrating our rich and diverse music culture.

Our main event on SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER in the town centre will involve 6 stages, 600 musicians and over 60 performances featuring music from Rock to Opera.

The festival will be preceded by a week of music in local music venues throughout the town. A special thanks to these venues.

This event is a successful public / private sector partnership. Our support comes from WNC, BID and from the generosity of local businesses and private individuals.

Northampton County Beer Festival 2021
2021-09-09 11:00 - 2021-09-11 23:00 | Becketâ€™s Park, Northampton, NN1 5BB
The largest beer festival in Northamptonshire running for over 43 years. All of the countyâ€™s independent brewers, cider and spirit producers will be featured. Bottled ales and cider available, festival food and a music stage. Set in the Becketâ€™s Park.

The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-11 10:00 - 16:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
The Deco Theatre, Northamptonâ€™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 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 ’60s, including the Beatles in both March and November 1963, the Rolling Stones in 1965 and infamously PJ Proby in 1965, when he was arrested for splitting his trousers on stage!
By the mid-’90s, however, the ABC now renamed Cannon cinema was unable to compete with the modern multi-screen complexes and it finally closed its doors in 1995 with the appropriately named “Terminal Velocity”.
The building was derelict for five years until 2000 when it was refurbished into a multi-purpose venue opening in October 2004, and now is the home of The Deco Theatre.
No booking required
Max 6 people per tour/session. 35mins Contact for the day: Jill Roach 01604 491005
www.thedeco.co.uk

60 Miles by Road or Rail pop-up - FRIDAY 10th - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
Join 60 Miles by Road or Rail in a celebration of Northampton and Corby’s New Town heritage. Explore written and recorded memories from residents past and present and enjoy interacting with our pop-up multimedia exhibition. Suitable for all ages.

Did you know that in 1968 Northampton was designated a third-wave New Town? During the next two decades, it underwent a significant period of rapid expansion and migration that changed the town forever. The 60 Miles by Road or Rail project is exploring and recording the hidden histories, stories and experiences of this time and asking what it means to live in Northampton today.
Join a team of local artists and explore this pop-up heritage exhibition in the Grosvenor Centre. A large floor map of Northampton will fill part of the space, where visitors can add their memories of moving to and living in Northampton. Children can enjoy building small house structures to pop on the map, marking their homes or other places that are important to them.
A large timeline will display some of the rich written stories submitted to the 60 Miles by Road or Rail website, written by local residents, and marking clear moments in the New Town story. The timeline is also extended into the future, so children and adults can answer the question of what they wish for Northampton’s future â€“ Rented hoverboards? Free public transport? Ice cream day? You decide!
There will be a listening and recording zone, where people can sit and hear some of our oral history interviews of residents who lived, moved to or worked in Northampton or Corby during their transitions, plus you will be invited to record a story or memory to share, either individually or as a family.
No booking required

78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Take a guided tour of 78 Derngate – an ordinary Georgian terraced house in Northampton – made extraordinary by the dramatic remodelling of the interiors by the famous Glaswegian designer and architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

The visionary owner, local businessman W J Bassett-Lowke, commissioned Mackintosh to completely transform his marital home which is now open to visitors and guided tours are offered to those who wish to learn even more about both the owner and the designer. There are galleries, a shop and The Dining Room restaurant on site.
WJ Bassett-Lowke was the founder of a prosperous model-making business in Northampton and became an influential figure in the town. He was also recognised as one of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s most demanding, knowledgeable and progressive patrons and it is because of his vision and enthusiasm for modernity that Mackintosh was appointed to carry out extensive remodelling of this ordinary terraced home. Featuring his extraordinarily modern and still striking interiors, Mackintosh transformed 78 Derngate into a house of significant style and unique qualities. One of the most individual and creative designers of the 20th Century, Mackintosh is recognised as an architect of huge significance. This hidden gem of a building is now of international importance and the only house outside Scotland with so many original Mackintosh features.
Pre-booking: Required
Pre-book by telephone
Call: 01604 603407
Max 10 people per tour/session. Guided tour takes 30 minutes
Contact for the day: Liz Jansson 01604 603407

Northamptonshire Natural History Society - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD
Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire?
Want to look through a microscope?
Want to handle local rocks and fossils?
Interested in Astronomy?
Then visit us in our purpose built rooms.

We are a society in Northampton dating back to 1876.
We encompass many disciplines including Astronomy, Geology, Microscopy, Meteorology, Photography and many others.
See displays and demonstrations by many of our sections,
Bring a plant or item to look at under a microscope,
look at the sun through our purpose made solar scope (weather dependent!).
Bring a rock or fossil to be identified.
No booking required

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Heritage Showcase 2021 - SATURDAY 11th - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2LY
The world famous Holy Sepulchre Church 1100 AD has so much to interest our many visitors with oceans of conservation and recent research that now enhances and expands our Visitor Experience…a not to miss Heritage Open Day!

Northampton’s oldest standing building offers so much to see in history and militaria down the centuries. With the Northampton castle having stood for 200 years the church has welcomed many Kings & Queens for many recorded historic events. Parliaments were held here from where crusades set out to “Take the Cross” in Jerusalem. An amazing record of the Northamptonshire military connections down the centuries from musket shot hits in the tower front to records via plaques all around the building.
Today, the completion of restoration over 27 years at a cost of £1.3 million leaves the building in pristine condition and used by The Restoration Trust for countless events apart from the obvious worship ( see www.stsepsrestoration.co.uk). Our tour guides welcome groups from far and wide to take in the extraordinary history that continues to come forth from constant research…our promise is a warm welcome and an opportunity to learn of the history of our Iconic building, also recognised as a National Treasure and a building of International Significance.
No booking required

60 Miles by Road or Rail pop-up - SATURDAY 11th - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

60 Miles by Road or Rail pop-up - SUNDAY 12th - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

Northampton Pride 2021
2021-09-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Market Square
Following a hugely successful event in 2019, the organisers were overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm from local groups and residents and hope this year’s event will attract even more support from across West Northants.
Taking place between 11am and 4pm on 12th September, the event is organised by Northampton’s LGBTQ+ and Allies Forum and the Northampton Pride Committee, and aims to highlight the LGBTQ+ community, businesses and support organisations. Previous celebrations have seen organisations such as Q Space, The Lowdown, Outlaws and Kinky Boots, Northampton Leisure Trust and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust taking part by holding pop-up shops.
Attendees have the opportunity to sample products from local businesses and producers as well as enjoy performances from local bands, singers and dancers. The Pride Parade will take place as part of this year’s event, starting at the top of Abington Street at 11am and finishing in the Market Square, where live performances will be held.
View our dedicated Northampton Pride 2021 page here.
Northampton Town Centre BID are proud to be an official sponsor of Northampton Pride 2021.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Heritage Showcase 2021 - SUNDAY 12th - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Northamptonshire

60 Miles by Road or Rail pop-up - WEDNESDAY 15th - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre – Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ 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 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 ’60s, including the Beatles in both March and November 1963, the Rolling Stones in 1965 and infamously PJ Proby in 1965, when he was arrested for splitting his trousers on stage!
By the mid-’90s, however, the ABC now renamed Cannon cinema was unable to compete with the modern multi-screen complexes and it finally closed its doors in 1995 with the appropriately named “Terminal Velocity”.
The building was derelict for five years until 2000 when it was refurbished into a multi-purpose venue opening in October 2004, and now is the home of The Deco Theatre.
No booking required
Max 6 people per tour/session. 35mins Contact for the day: Jill Roach 01604 491005
www.thedeco.co.uk

60 Miles by Road or Rail pop-up - THURSDAY 16th - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

60 Miles by Road or Rail pop-up - FRIDAY 17th - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

60 Miles by Road or Rail pop-up - SATURDAY 18th - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

Royal and Derngate Theatres Tour - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Tour of the Royal auditorium, stage, workshops and paint shop, with a quick glace into the Derngate auditorium, which has rehearsals going on.

Built in 1884 and a recent full refurbishment completed in 2005.
Pre-booking: Required
Book via email or on the day
Email: rudi.gibbins@royalandderngate.co.uk
Booking closes: 17 September 2021 17:00

100 Years of United Counties - Northampton Transport Heritage - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Market Square
A display of classic buses and coaches with free rides on historic bus routes around the town and county. Some stalls selling transport related items.

To commemorate the United Counties Omnibus Company being registered on 24 September 1921 we will be holding a centenary celebration. There will be a selection of former United Counties buses on display, some of which will run in service on historic bus routes into the county. Former Northampton Transport buses will operate on historic town services.
All bus rides are free.
No booking required
Bus services of various duration Contact for the day: Graham Croucher 07841 678018

60 Miles by Road or Rail pop-up - SUNDAY 19th - Heritage Open Days 2021
2021-09-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

Meet the Commissioner
2021-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Meet the Commissioner
Monday 27 September
BID members will have the opportunity to raise issues and concerns to be discussed with Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold.
The meeting has been arranged on the back of business visits by Northampton South MP Andrew Lewer.
Stephen will meet with a small group of businesses to discuss any concerns raised and representatives from key locations have been identified.
Please could businesses email info@northamptonbid.co.uk with any issues or concerns that they would like to be raised and these will be passed on to their relevant representative.
Representatives are;

Abington Street – Kerry Reynolds, Metro Bank
Bridge Street, Gold Street and St Peters Way – Danny Kintu, Escape Venue
Cultural Quarter – Julie Teckman, Vintage Guru
Grosvenor Centre – Tom Litchfield
Drapery, Market Square, Mercers Row, George Row, Wood Hill – Andrew Cruden, Market Square News
