From the Collection: Landscapes
2025-08-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-29 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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Scrum: Women in Rugby
2025-08-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-29 10:00 - 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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Pop in Wednesdays
2025-08-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Wednesdays on 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August
12-4pm
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Looking for the perfect way to keep the kids entertained this school holiday? Pop in for Wednesday afternoons packed with fun activities, puzzles, and games!
Let them explore exciting themed trails, challenge themselves with brain-teasing games, and dive into interactive experiences designed to spark their curiosity. Whether they’re solving mysteries, getting hands-on with crafts, or discovering something new, there’s plenty to keep young minds engaged.
No need to book—just drop by and join the adventure this Wednesday afternoon!
Free of charge – donations welcome!

V and B Quiz Night
2025-08-27 20:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Hosted by @nndiscocorp . 8pm. £2pp. teams of 6 max. No falling out.

Ladies Wot Pod Live: A Women’s Rugby World Cup Special
2025-08-27 20:00 | Lolaâ€™s Bar
To celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup arriving in Northampton, join the Ladies Wot Pod for an exciting live event in Lola’s Bar and help raise funds for the Northampton Saints Foundation.
Usually found chatting about all things Northampton Saints, Claire Jones and Lis Saunders have built a loyal following for their pod with their unique insights from the touchline and behind the scenes. For this special live recording, you can expect all of that plus an exclusive look at the women’s game, a celebration of our Loughborough Lightning stars, and a reminder of why Northampton is such a brilliant rugby town.
Plus a few special guests will be joining them on the night! 100% of the ticket donations are going to the Saints Foundation. Pre-order your food and drinks packages and receive an exclusive online discount.
Advance booking recommended to guarantee seating, walk-ins also available on the day.

The Giant, Immersive Murder Mystery Game
2025-08-28 00:00, 2025-08-29 00:00, 2025-08-30 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
2025-08-28, 2025-08-29, 2025-08-30 | 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!

Gladiators of Britain
2025-08-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-29 10:00 - 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.

ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY
2025-08-28 14:30 - 17:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
THE KETTERING DISTRICT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY WALLIS COLLECTION IMAGES. A selection of scanned large format glass monochrome images of varied locations and subjects taken around the start of the last century.

Masterclass: Marvellous Malbec.
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

What makes Malbec so marvellous?
Malbec â€“ by far one of the most asked-for grapes here at V and B. It’s bold, it’s punchy, it’s fruity â€“ but changes completely depending on which side of the Atlantic it is grown! So which do you prefer? Cool-climate Malbec or warm-climate? High altitude or low? Come to this class and find out for yourself!

KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY
2025-08-28 20:00 - 23:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
Come and sing your favourite songs with your friends or family, Students come and enjoy your Student deal drinks, cheaper then anywhere in town! Make a night of it Live At The Optimist!
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With not only multiple screens, but a HUGE TV wall next to the bar for you to enjoy a great selection of beers on tap and some Champions League winning food. With Happy Hour, cocktail and shot deals too, what more could you want?

Craft beer & Pala pizza by the slice
2025-08-29 00:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Friday 29th August , Craft beer with @craftbeercellarltd & pala pizza by the slice no booking needed!

CRAFT & CHATTER
2025-08-29 12:30 - 14:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Every Friday 12.30 â€“ 2.00 Free If youâ€™re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower cafe area. Drop in no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

Adult colouring and Prosecco night
2025-08-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Unwind with a glass of bubbly while you bring your creativity to life at our Adult Colouring and Prosecco Night!

Immersive Sound Bath Experience
2025-08-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Join us for what promises to be an amazing event, where sound healing frequencies & stunning immersive visuals create a powerful experience.
Join us for what promises to be an amazing event, where sound healing frequencies and stunning immersive visuals meet to create a powerful experience. Enter a realm of peace, tranquillity, contemplation and wonder. Lay back and melt away any stresses you may be carrying, as the journey unfolds with beautiful visuals and sacred geometry.
Ashleigh Louise is a Sound Practitioner and Holistic Therapist who intuitively creates and layers frequencies and vibrations with gongs, chimes, drum, crystal singing bowls and more.
Stimulate your senses and clear your mind with this offering of transformative sounds enhanced by beautiful visuals.
Sound Therapy benefits include:
• improved sleep
• improved focus and concentration
• meditation
• stress relief
• anxiety relief
We allocate a small number of tickets to purchase in person or over the phone in addition to those tickets for sale on Eventbrite. If there is no availability on Eventbrite do try calling our booking line 01604 526322 Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 12 â€“ 5pm.
£22 per person.
Over 18s only
Booking essential
Ashleigh suggests that you bring your own mat and blanket/cushion so that you are comfortable together with a bottle of water to rehydrate after the session.

Dready's Jam @ Turtle Bay
2025-08-29 20:00 | Turtle Bay, 2-6 Gold Street, Northampton, NN1 1RS
Come vibe with us at Dreadyâ€™s Jam @ Turtle Bay for some chill music, good vibes, and great company!
Dreadyâ€™s Jam @ Turtle Bay
Come join us for a night of music, good vibes, and great company at Turtle Bay Northampton! Dreadyâ€™s Jam is the place to be for music lovers looking to unwind and enjoy live performances. Whether youâ€™re a fan of reggae, hip-hop, or soul, this event has something for everyone. So grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to jam the night away at Turtle Bay!

40 Watt
2025-08-29 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Live Music
Pop, r&b, soul and rock ‘n’ roll four-piece band from Northants and Milton Keynes led by entertaining frontman and singer Andy Powell !!
The bandâ€™s repertoire covers mainly 50’s to 80’s classic songs and includes artists such as Elvis, Chuck Berry, Stones, Beatles, Spencer Davis, Santana, Eric Clapton, Free, Bad Company, ZZ Top, Wilson Pickett, Ben E King, Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Credence Clearwater, Blues Brothers, Guns & Roses, Bob Marley, Stereophonics, The Mavericks, Paulo Nutini, Enrico Inglesias, Gnarls Barclay & Green Day.

Funk Odyssey
2025-08-29 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live Music from 9pm

All White Party
2025-08-29 22:00 | Replay Northampton, 34 - 38 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1PA
The Ultimate Summer Finale
DJ Mervin B
DJ Marc 11
DJ Finn
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Mini Makers at Northamptonshire Central Library
2025-08-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Come and join us for our exciting Mini Makers childrenâ€™s craft or art activity at Northamptonshire Central Library! Children aged 11 and under and their carers are very welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts and arts! This is a drop-in session. There is a charge of Â£1 per child.

Nine Creatives @ 78 Derngate
2025-08-30 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
