Northampton BID

Quiz Night
2024-07-31 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Grab your brainiest friends and have a go at our monthly quiz

Titanic: Honour and Glory
2024-08-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
This exciting exhibition brings to life the history of the legendary ocean liner, the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic. From her conception to her premature demise, Titanic has become one of the most famous ocean liners in the world, displaying artefacts from the disaster and props from the blockbuster film, Titanic

Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee
2024-08-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Something for all the family with this summer exhibition in the art galleries.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Saturday 6 July â€“ Sunday 8 September
As if by magic, Elmer, Mr Benn, and Bernard will be appearing at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery as the colourful world of David McKee is brought to life through original paintings, storyboards and illustrations, film, and interactives. There is something for big and little kids to discover as these well-loved characters are revealed. An exhibition from Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books.
Full details at www.northamptonmuseums.com/directory-record/479/
Plan your visit

Northamptonshire Natural History Society - BOTANY
2024-08-01 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD
1st Thursday 2.30pm
TERATOLOGY â€“ ABNORMALITIES IN PLANTS by Seán Karley, Seán will talk about abnormal forms of plants, why they occur and will give a number of examples. Sean will also discuss, with examples, the roll of plant Galls in the creation of some plant abnormalities
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Find out more at www.nnhs.info/

Philosophy Club
2024-08-01 19:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Philosophy Club. This club is hosted by Rin, every Thursday from 7pm (but not the 15th as Rin will be on a well deserved holiday!) â€“ each week Rin pairs a philosopher with a different drink, you rock up and have a chat! Everyone is welcome.

"Meet the Artist" at 78 Derngate - Nadine Platt and Gerald Porter
2024-08-02 15:00 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
â€œMeet the Artistâ€� Nadine Platt and Gerald Porter are currently exhibiting their works at the 78 Derngate Renee Mackintosh Museum in Northampton. Come along to talk about Art, ask questions, discuss your artistic endeavours and see the exhibition. Everybody is welcome! Admissin â€“ Free!

Apero DJ: M Cutz
2024-08-02 18:00 - 22:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
02/08: @mrmcutz : Jazzy Downtempo Grooves. 6-10.

Piddled and Paint
2024-08-02 19:00 - 22:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
This is always a sell out event so join us for an evening of artistry….I’m not saying what kind . We will supply all the utensils to make your creation, and whilst your painting your subject which we will pick and place on your table, a free welcome Prosecco and nibbles are also , you can drink cocktails or whatever your tipple is and we will have a prize for the winner. Tickets are £25 each and you can take your “art” home, plus there will be a prize for the winner. If this is popular we will do some more. Give us a call on 01604 626977 with your £10 pp deposit xxxx A night of drinking and laughter awaits, this is an evening not to be taken seriously

Aiden Pryor Band at the King Billy Rock Bar - £3 entry
2024-08-02 21:30 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
The brilliant Aiden Pryor brings his Rory Gallagher- style music back to The Billy.

Fat Fugu Flash Day
2024-08-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Fat Fugu, 24 Fish St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
Doors open at 10am, flash tattoos from £40, £15 piercings
Live music throughout the day
Refreshements all day long, coffee, cocktails and delicious snacks etc!
Raffle

CHURCH OPEN DAYS - MAY - SEPTEMBER
2024-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2LY
Our Medieval Round Church has been welcoming visitors since 1100 AD and in 2024 she is set to fling open her doors again.
On Saturday afternoons from 2pm-4pm from May to September, visitors can learn all about this fascinating church and the historic treasures she contains.
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 May to September to find out more.
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DATES:
Every Saturday from May 4th until 7th September. 2pm-4pm.
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WHERE:
Holy Sepulchre Church Hall, Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL.
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E-mail: tours@holysepulchre.co.uk for more information.
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For full information, please visit,
https://holysepulchre.co.uk/church-open-days/

Disney Bottomless Brunch Quiz at The Eccentric Englishman
2024-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
It’s time for another of our very popular bottomless brunch quizzes. An hour and a half of drinking cocktails and Prosecco, our motto is your glass is never empty. A platter of sweet and savoury will be brought out to you halfway through the quiz. 5 rounds of consisting of 10 questions in each. £5 from every seat sold will go into the cash prize pot for the winner. Dietary requirements catered for at time of booking. £40 pp, £10 of which is payable at time of booking. Give us a call on 01604 626977 to book

Northampton Deaf Coffee
2024-08-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Esquires Coffee, Dychurch Lane, Northampton, United Kingdom
Come and join us Northampton Deaf Coffee..
* To make new friends
*Healthy Mental Health
* Learn BSL
Visit their Facebook page for more details

2024 Summer Reading Challenge Craft Event 'Mosaics/Pixel Art'
2024-08-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
The Summer Reading Challenge is the UKâ€™s biggest free reading promotion for children; itâ€™s run by charity The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with Public Libraries. Weâ€™ve teamed up with @createcharity this summer to bring you #MarvellousMakers!

Join the Summer Reading Challenge craft event ‘Mosaics/Pixel Art’ at Northamptonshire Central Library on Saturday 3rd August at 2:30pm. Explore your creativity while you learn new skills, make new friends, and have a great time!

This is a free event suitable for ages 4 – 12 years old. Pre-booking is essential; to reserve your spot please email us at Northampton.LibraryPlus@westnorthants.gov.uk, call us on 0300 126 7000 or speak to a member of staff when you are visiting Northamptonshire Central Library.

This summer, join in the Challenge to discover your own creativity through reading. The Challenge and bookings for all events will start on 6th July 2024.

Silent Disco Night
2024-08-03 15:00 - 22:00 | The Church, 67-83 Bridge St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1PD, United Kingdom
SILENT DISCO

Join our team of handpicked Dj’s for an Afternoon of family fun, or an evening of something a little bit more grown up!

Apero DJ: Andy Skank
2024-08-03 18:00 - 22:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
03/08: @andyskank1 : Disco, Funk & Tropical Rhythms. 6-10.

THE SMYTHS
2024-08-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
7:30PM SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST, ROADMENDER, NORTHAMPTON
THE SMYTHS ARE BACK ON TOUR FOR 2024 AND ARE RETURNING TO ROADMENDER NORTHAMPTON FOLLOWING A PACKED OUT SHOW IN 2023.
THE NEW TOUR IS A CELEBRATION OF THE CLASSIC RELEASE OF THEIR SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUMTHE SMITHS AND IT’S VINYL ACCOMPLICEHATFUL OF HOLLOWCOMPILATION WHICH FEATURED OUTAKES, RADIO SESSIONS, B-SIDES AND STANDALONE SINGLES BUT IS OFTEN CONSIDERED SOME IF THE BANDS FINEST WORK .
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The Reformers at The Wig & Pen
2024-08-03 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
The Reformers return to The Wig & Pen for a summer night of mashed up, punked up â€“ Glam, ROck, 80â€™s Pop, and a wee bit of Country

Murder of Crows at The King Billy Rock Bar
2024-08-03 21:30 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Murder Of Crows are taking the trip down the M1 to the excellent King Billy Rock Bar.

Men's Wellness Walk
2024-08-04 11:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Sunday 4th August, 11am â€“ Men’s Wellness Walk w/ @litcounselling @nn_mens_wellness_walks @_simeonjames (Just turn up!)

Sunday Roast Club
2024-08-04 12:00 - 17:00 | The Church, 67-83 Bridge St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1PD, United Kingdom
EVERYONE LOVES A ROAST…

Our next Roast event is August 4th where you can enjoy a sumptuous Sunday roast in these atmospheric surroundings with live background music!
Our chefs use the best in local produce to write a menu that is sure to get the tastebuds tingling.

Commodore Count Indigo sailing HMS Cheyne to the island of the Yachtop
2024-08-04 13:00 - 18:00 | Cheyne Walk Club, 2 Cheyne Walk, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PU, United Kingdom

Northamptonshire Natural History Society - METEOROLOGY
2024-08-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
When: Sun, 4 August, 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Description: WOE, WOE AND THRICE WOE. CO2, Methane, Water vapour, what’s all the fuss about?

Find out more at www.nnhs.info/

Northamptonshire Natural History Society - CURATION
2024-08-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
When: Mon, 5 August, 11am – 3pm

Description: EXPLORING THE SOCIETYâ€™S COLLECTIONS. The society has a number of important collections including â€“ butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils etc. This is a great opportunity to look at important and extensive collections, to draw, study them or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us in conserving or documenting them you would be very welcome. (If door is closed, please ring bell on right for access).

Find out more at www.nnhs.info/
