From the Collection: Landscapes
2025-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, 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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Magical Saturdays at Grosvenor
2025-08-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
Magical Saturdays are COMING to Grosvenor Northampton! Every Saturday in August, step into a world of wonder with live walkabouts, meet & greets, and fairy tale fun – all for free!Here’s who you’ll meet: 2 Aug – Mary Poppins & Bert 9 Aug – Sleeping Beauty & Maleficent 16 Aug – Beauty & the Beast 23 Aug – Ariel & Ursula 30 Aug – Jasmine & the Genie Snap a magical pic Enjoy spellbinding surprises 11am–3pm | All throughout the centreLet the fairy tale beginâ€¦ only at #GrosvenorNorthampton!

Scrum: Women in Rugby
2025-08-30 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Northampton Museum!

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Saturday 16 August â€“ 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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RWC25 Fan Zone
2025-08-30 12:00 - 19:00 | Northampton Market Square
30 August, Midday to 7pm
Fan Zone based in Northampton Market Square

Mum* and daughters tough Rugby Taster Session
2025-08-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Franklinâ€™s Gardens, Weedon Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom
Mum* and daughters tough Rugby Taster Session (includes adult and junior ticket to England vs Samoa)
High Performance Centre, cinch stadium @ Franklins Gardens, Northampton NN5 5LT
2-3 pm
This session is open to participants over the age of 12 and all abilities are welcome!
*Any female adult guardian aged 18+ and child aged 12+
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Tickets can be booked via universe with limited spaces available.
https://www.universe.com/mumsanddaughterstaster
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You will be required to arrange your own car parking, which can be done via this link: https://wrwcparking.com/rwc2025
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For more information, please refer to the flyer attached, and any enquiries please contact community@northamptonsaints.co.uk

Summer Open Days - June - September at Church of The Holy Sepulchre
2025-08-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2LY
Summer Open Days â€“ June- September

Every Saturday at 2 p.m. for 2 hours

Please note that this event will not be taking place between 28 Jun 2025 and 5 Jul 2025

Church Of The Holy Sepulchre

Sheep Street/Church Lane Northampton, NN1 3NL, United Kingdom

Our Medieval Round Church has been welcoming visitors since 1100 AD and in 2024 she is set to fling open her doors again.
On Saturdays afternoons from 2pm-4pm from June to September, visitors can learn all about this fascinating church and the historic treasures she contains. (Please note there is no Open Day on 28th June)
If only these walls could talk, I wonder what they would say? For the moment we will let our historians do the talking.
The Holy Sepulchre is the oldest building in Northampton, surviving the great fire, one of only four medieval round churches in the U.K., and has the longest aisle in Northampton.
Historic battles have taken place here, famous people have been married here and royalty has visited.
The stained glass is beautiful, the Soldier’s Chapel delightful and the stories even more intriguing.
Join our volunteers and historians every Saturday from June to September to find out more.
DATES:
Every Saturday from June 6th until 6th September. 2pm-4pm. Please note there is no Open Day on 28th June.
WHERE:
Holy Sepulchre Church Hall, Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL.
E-mail tours@holysepulchre.co.uk for more information.
Please note while the church will be open at these times we can’t always guarantee there will be a historian or tour guide on site.

Women's Rugby World Cup - England V Samoa
2025-08-30 17:00 | Franklinâ€™s Gardens, Weedon Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom

Apéro DJ: @djo.p.1
2025-08-30 18:00 - 22:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
•hip hop •funk •soul•6-10.

Making Music, Making Friends
2025-08-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Performing Room, 9 Guildhall Road, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
The Lowdown and Performing Room, Northampton host a night of live performances, music, games, food and spoken word. All ages welcome.

THE FISH
2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
Live Music

LIQUID INSANITY
2025-08-30 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Get ready for a no-holds-barred ride through decades of rock ‘n’ roll as Liquid Insanity tear through a killer setlist spanning classic anthems to modern bangers. Expect iconic tracks from:AC/DC • Rolling Stones • Beatles • Deep Purple • Queen • Kinks • Oasis • Blur • Pulp • Kings of Leon • Stereophonics • Bon Jovi • The Doors • REM • Joan Jett • White Stripes • Tina Turner • Spin Doctors • Nirvana • Thin Lizzy • Dire Straits • The Clash • Green Day • Kula Shaker • Wild Cherry – and more!With raw power, tight grooves, and a stage presence that hits like a freight train, Liquid Insanity deliver the soundtrack to your wildest night out.

DOWN SOUTH
2025-08-30 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live Music from 9pm

The Giant, Immersive Murder Mystery Game
2025-08-31 00:00, 2025-09-02 00:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
June – 7 September 2025
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
£25 per team
Step into the role of a detective and solve a series of curious and whimsical mysteries in your local museum. Using our companion app, youâ€™ll explore the museum to uncover hidden clues and encounter life-sized cardboard characters—each one a possible suspect, witness, or victim.
Work together to connect the dots, follow the twists in each story, and put your problem-solving skills to the test. It’s the perfect activity for families, friends, or anyone with a curious mind looking for a fun and unique experience.
What to Expect
A Unique Blend of Games
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure that combines elements of a murder mystery, escape room, scavenger hunt, and even a touch of Where’s Wally. Team up and see if you can crack the case.

An Immersive Museum Adventure
Watch the museum transform into a crime-solving playground. Track down cardboard clues, solve puzzles, and interact with quirky characters—surprises await around every corner.

Three Curious Cases to Solve
Your adventure lasts between 1 to 2 hours and includes three entertaining cases, from a vandalized moustache to a victim flattened by an ancient sarcophagus.
Ready to solve the mystery? Gather your team and start your investigation.
Perfect for friends, families, and curious minds – this is not your typical museum visit. It’s an adventure where YOU become the detective!
Just £25 per team
Timed slots
Only one phone needed to play

Rugby Trail at the Grosvenor
2025-08-31, 2025-09-01, 2025-09-02 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
The Rugby Trail is coming to Grosvenor Northampton! 24th August – 7th SeptemberCelebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup with us and take on a try-scoring adventure around the centre! Hunt down 8 hidden posters in our shop windows – each featuring a host city from this year’s tournament. Pick up your entry form outside H&M. Complete the trail and hand it in to the Centre Management Office for your chance to WIN a £100 JD Sports voucher!Bring the family, join the fun, and soak up the rugby spirit here at Grosvenor Northampton!

Join the 360° Wellness Run Club!
2025-08-31 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!

Nine Creatives @ 78 Derngate
2025-08-31 10:00 - 16:30 | 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

Men’s Wellness Walk
2025-08-31 11:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
11am â€“ Men’s Wellness Walk w/ @litcounselling @nn_mens_wellness_walks @_simeonjames (Just turn up!)

Women's Rugby World Cup - Ireland V Spain
2025-08-31 12:00 | Franklinâ€™s Gardens, Weedon Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom

The V and B Run Club
2025-08-31 12:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Start and finish at V and B. Then enjoy 20% off your post-run food & drink from the bar!

Gladiators of Britain
2025-08-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Explore the history of gladiatorial fights in Britain.

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The events of the amphitheatre – its wild beasts and enslaved fighters – are one of the most enduring aspects of Roman culture that still capture the public imagination today.
This touring exhibition brings together some of the countryâ€™s most important objects to tell the story of Britainâ€™s entertainment venues and the people who died to the roar of the crowd. It will reveal the violence of the arena, and the importance of spectacle within Roman culture.
Highlights include the Colchester Vase loaned by Colchester Museums, which records an actual battle between two real gladiators, and the Hawkedon Helmet, the only confirmed piece of gladiatorial armour from Roman Britain. These iconic loans will be supported by a selection of other items that reveal the popularity of gladiators throughout Roman society.
This tour is in partnership with Colchester and Ipswich Museums and is inspired by the recent exhibition at Colchester Castle, Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games which featured British Museum loans. It will explore Roman spectacle in the local region, following in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought in the amphitheatres of Britain.

RWC25 Fan Zone
2025-08-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Market Square
31 August, Midday to 5pm
Fan Zone at Northampton Market Square â€“ Family Theme

Bands in the Park 2025
2025-08-31 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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NN NIGHTS
2025-08-31 14:00 - 21:00 | Northamptonshire
Sunday 31 August 2025 | 2 pm–9 pm | Various Locations, Northampton
NN Contemporary Art is thrilled to announce the return of NN Nights, a vibrant, town-wide celebration of arts and culture, taking place on Sunday, 31 August 2025. Following the success of last year’s event, this edition promises to be bigger and bolder, featuring over 50 artists presenting exhibitions, performances, and participatory projects across Northampton. NN Nights was devised in 2024 by NN Associates, a professional development programme initiated by NN Contemporary Art, aiming to foster creative skills and community in the town. This yearâ€™s event, proudly built on the work established by NN Associates, now marks a significant fixture in Northampton’s cultural calendar.
â€œWe are excited to bring NN Nights back for another year of creativity, collaboration, and community engagement,â€� said Richard Harrison, one of the event’s producers. â€œThe event has grown significantly, and we canâ€™t wait to share the incredible talent and energy of our local artists with the community once again.â€�
The festivities will kick off with the Lightning Bolt Drawing World Championship by Northampton-based artist Bill Pollard at the Racecourse. In this community-focused event, participants are invited to draw chalk lightning bolts on the pavement in a celebration of collective creativity. From here, visitors are invited to explore the NN Nights art map trail, a curated series of exhibitions and performances taking place at partner venues throughout Northampton. This year’s edition features a series of artist projects commissioned through a town-wide open call, some responding to the anniversary of The Great Fire of Northampton. Among them, Michelle Woolley presents a performative walk through the town, creating a shamanic drawing from burnt materials that reflects on medieval English heritage and fire traces.
See all the events, the trail and the interactive map at https://nnights.xyz/
Other Programme Highlights Include:
Watch a Garden Grow, organised by artist-curator Richard Harrison, is a temporary outdoor group show inspired by a Derek Jarman painting, Landscape with Marble Mountain in the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery collection. The exhibition is structured by a public participatory chalk-flower drawing event by Bill Pollard, which will evolve into a ‘secret garden’ throughout the day. Other contributing artists include Macy Wong Prior, Madeleine Wilkie, Dinosaur Kilby, Leah Hickey, Kristina Hall, Sophie Mackfall, Ethan Caflisch, Johanna De Verdier, Campbell McConnell, Ciara Callaghan, Joe Highton and Shepherd Manyika.
The event will debut the ‘We Used To Be Friends’ Bar, a new participatory public artwork and pop-up installation by artist and designer Giles Round. Situated beneath a pink neon sign, the bar created in partnership with Queer Brewery, intervenes in spaces coded by heteronormative nostalgia. A collaborative, specially-editioned beer will be on sale for the duration of the event, temporarily activating the Giles Round-designed kiosk bar space at 24 Guildhall Road before opening fully in the new year.
Landscape photographer James Smith’s exhibition A Study of New and Expanded Towns of Southeast England and Memorability as an Image, inspired by Rayner Banham’s theory of New Brutalism, will open at Photomafia Studios.
Local wine bar V & B will host three presentations: in the courtyard space, Merlin Summers will show â€˜Mr. Reece. I. Kulâ€™, a sculptural performance composed of found and repurposed materials; photographer Maksim Podorozkin’s work chronicles the townâ€™s industrial architecture, whilst NN/A present Gleam, a group show of new work and live painting exploring light as both subject and medium.
From 7 pm, Coconut Paradise Cafe will be serving drinks and their signature Caribbean cooking with DJs to keep the party going into the evening.
NN Nights 2025 is generously supported by Arts Council England, Click Arts Foundation, Northampton Town Council, pHp Architects, Michael Jones Jeweller, Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters
More information on all of the events, along with information about NN, can be found at: www.nncontemporaryart.org.

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FRIDAY NIGHT KONSPIRACY
2025-08-31 16:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live Music from 4pm.

LODESTONE
2025-08-31 18:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
With years of experience and a passion for performance, Lodestone brings unmatched energy, they know how to get the crowd moving.
Their diverse repertoire spans multiple decades and genres, from timeless rock and pop classics to today’s biggest chart hits.Every song is performed live with authenticity and flair—no backing tracks, just real music that fills the dance floor and creates unforgettable memories.

CURATION
2025-09-01 11:00 - 13:00 | 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 important collections including 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.
