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SUMMARY:BrickLive Animal Paradise Trail
DESCRIPTION:Some of the most endangered animals in the world will be on show in Northampton this Easter as the town centre hosts an amazing trail of sculptures made entirely from toy bricks. \nThe Animal Paradise trail\, presented and built by BRICKLIVE\, has been commissioned by Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) and will feature 15 models of creatures including snow leopards\, tigers\, penguins and orangutans. \nFamilies can get involved in the trail\, which runs from April 1-16 by downloading the LoyalFree app onto their smartphone and scanning QR codes at each host venue to find out more about the model creature on display in the window. All those who complete the trail via the app will be entered into a prize draw to win one of two £100 vouchers.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/bricklive-animal-paradise-trail/2023-04-01/
LOCATION:town centre
CATEGORIES:BID Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230312
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T140243Z
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SUMMARY:ALICE IN WONDERLAND NORTHAMPTON
DESCRIPTION:For one day only\, the streets of Northampton will turn into a giant\, escape-room-style experience on Saturday the 11th of March\, 2023. Don’t be late! \nSolve clues which just get curiouser and curiouser\, take on mad and mischievous challenges\, and uncover a dark conspiracy at the heart of Wonderland.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/alice-in-wonderland-northampton/
LOCATION:town centre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20221215T110236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T110236Z
UID:111880-1671235200-1671321599@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:The magic of Christmas will be brought to life on the Market Square every Saturday leading up to the big day. \nJoin us at the Christmas Bandstand for live festive entertainment including musical performances from local singers\, choirs\, bands and community groups.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/christmas-saturdays/
LOCATION:town centre
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221216
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20221215T111214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T111214Z
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SUMMARY:Explore Northampton App - Mischievous Elf Trail & Interactive Festive Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Northampton Town Council’s ‘Christmas in Northampton’ App has launched! \nStep into a world of augmented reality as mischievous elves take over the town this Christmas! \nInteractive festive fun awaits on the Explore Northampton App with our MISCHIEVOUS ELF TRAIL\, FESTIVE EVENT MAP & CHEEKY ELF ACTIVITY: CREATE YOUR OWN ELF OF MISCHIEF – Tag your cheeky elf creations – #NNCHRISTMAS \nFeaturing NLive Radio 24hr Christmas Radio & booking info for Santa’s Grotto in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton with Northampton BID.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/explore-northampton-app-mischievous-elf-trail-interactive-festive-fun/2022-12-15/
LOCATION:town centre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20221116T113704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T113704Z
UID:111670-1670025600-1670111999@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Saturday is an annual event that was created to encourage consumers to shop locally in person and online at small businesses. This event takes place every 3rd of December and represents a significant opportunity to increase sales for small businesses during the holiday shopping season
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/small-business-saturday-2/
LOCATION:town centre
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20221116T114222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T114222Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Light Switch On
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday November 26 the town will be lit up for another festive season – and stars from the Royal & Derngate’s pantomime will be on to provide live entertainment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganised by Northampton Town Council and Northampton Town Centre BID\, the light switch will be an afternoon of celebrations. Free parking will be available in West Northamptonshire Council car parks
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/christmas-light-switch-on-2/
LOCATION:town centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20211027T140336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T160557Z
UID:105841-1669458600-1669478400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Santa’s Grotto
DESCRIPTION:No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas\, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa’s Grotto to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season.\nImportant Information \nPre-booking is required. All money from this event will be donated to charity. \nThere will be a £1 charge to secure the booking per family\, using PayPal.  \n6 tickets per half hour will be sold to allow a provision of 5 minutes with Santa. \nThe last family to arrive for their half-hour session will have to wait 25 minutes. \nFamilies will be able to take their own photos with Santa. \nEach child will receive a gift. \n 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/santas-grotto-11/2022-11-26/
LOCATION:town centre
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Santa's Grotto
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20220128T114006Z
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SUMMARY:BID TIDY DAY
DESCRIPTION:Picking up where we started last year\, we are planning to hold our first 2022 Tidy Day on Monday 4 April.\n \nTo tie in with The Great British Spring Clean\, which this year runs from 25 March to 10 April\, the BID is inviting businesses and the community to join us for a morning of litter picking across the town centre. \nThis is an opportunity to bring businesses and the community together. \nLitter picking equipment will be provided for all who are able to attend and our BID Gazebo will be placed in the market square throughout the event\, allowing volunteers to join us for as much time as they can spare. \nNovember 7th\, 9am – 1pm \nMeet at Market Square \nAnyone interested in getting involved please email info@northamptonbid.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/bid-tidy-day/
LOCATION:town centre
CATEGORIES:BID Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
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SUMMARY:Diwali Lights 2022
DESCRIPTION:Annual Diwali ? Lights celebrations. Everyone welcome\, join us with your family and friends. \nOrganised by Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation (IHWO) Northampton and supported by Festive Road\, Inspiration FM\, Northampton Town Centre BID\, Northampton Town Council and West Northamptonshire Council. \nOn the day there will be stalls selling cultural food and drinks\, community stalls\, cultural experiences\, and performances. \nAt 6 pm\, the Diwali Procession will begin with a traditional walk around the town centre with Diwali lanterns\, followed by speeches and the Diwali Lights switch on. \nThe evening will finish with bhangra music and plenty of dancing! \nVisit the IHWO event page \nVisit the official event page \n 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/diwali-lights-2022/
LOCATION:town centre
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Diwali
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220626T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20220519T123645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T102319Z
UID:108681-1656241200-1656259200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Northampton Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Northampton Pride takes place on Sunday the 26th June 2022. \nTaking place between 11am and 4pm\, the event is organised by Northampton’s LGBTQ and Allies Forum 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. \nLocal bands\, performers\, small businesses and community groups who would like the opportunity to take part in this year’s Northampton Pride can contact them on forums.nbc@westnorthants.gov.uk. \nSponsorship opportunities are available to anyone who wants to support the event\, for details please email aimee.luck@westnorthants.gov.uk. Closing date for sponsorship applications is Sunday 10 April 2022. \nParade\nThe Pride Parade will take place as part of this year’s event\, starting and ending at the Market Square from 11am\, where live performances will also be held. \nFestival\nHeld at Market Square
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-pride-parade/
LOCATION:town centre
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220619T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20220607T101426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T101426Z
UID:108893-1655638200-1655672400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Northampton Music Festival - Town Centre
DESCRIPTION:Six Stages\, Rock to Opera\, World music to Jazz. Putting shoe town on the music map 11:30am till 9pm free entry. \nOn different stages in town \nMarket Square: main stage \nNorthampton Museum Courtyard: Classical Stage \nGuildhall Courtyard: World Music Stage \nThe Black Prince: New Boots Stage \nElement Courtyard: Student Showcase Stage \nGuildhall Hotel: Jazz Stage
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-music-festival-town-centre/
LOCATION:town centre
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
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SUMMARY:PAW Patrol Brick Trail
DESCRIPTION:Saturday March 12 to Sunday March 27\nPAW Patrol fans will be able to meet their favourite cartoon characters as Northampton town centre hosts an amazing ‘brick trail’ of sculptures from the hit show. \nThe town centre is set to host up to 21 models including favourite characters and buildings from the hit Nick Jr. show\, presented and built by BRICKLIVE. \nFamilies can join in the search and find the brightly coloured toy brick models with characters including Chase\, Marshall\, Skye and the gang all waiting to be found in and around the town centre. \nDuring the two-week event\, which runs from Saturday\, March 12 to Sunday\, March 27\, visitors can collect a trail-map and answer questions based on each of the models to be in with a chance of winning one of four £50 vouchers to spend in town centre businesses. \nTrail maps and prize draw entry forms can be collected from participating businesses and can also be downloaded from our website here. \nEntries can be posted into a specially designed post box located in Grosvenor Shopping during the two weeks the pups are in town. \nGood Luck! \n 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/paw-patrol-brick-trail/
LOCATION:town centre
CATEGORIES:BID Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211223T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20211027T140336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T105709Z
UID:106058-1640255400-1640275200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Santa’s Grotto
DESCRIPTION:No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas\, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa’s Grotto to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season.\nImportant Information \nPre-booking is required. All money from this event will be donated to the Mayors Fund. \nThere will be a £1 charge to secure the booking per family\, using PayPal.  \nAll money from this event will be donated to the Mayor’s Fund. \n6 tickets per half hour will be sold to allow a provision of 5 minutes with Santa. \nThe last family to arrive for their half hour session will have to wait 25 minutes. \nFamilies will be able to take their own photos with Santa. \nEach child will receive a gift. \n 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/santas-grotto-11-2021-12-23/
LOCATION:town centre
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Santa's Grotto
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20211015T125715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T125715Z
UID:105705-1639227600-1639227600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Golden Ticket Prize Draw - Winners Announced
DESCRIPTION:BID will be drawing the 4 lucky winners who will receive £500 vouchers to be spent in the town centre.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/golden-ticket-prize-draw-winners-announced/
LOCATION:town centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211128T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20211015T122358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T122358Z
UID:105698-1638097200-1638115200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Frost Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Frost Fair will be returning to Northampton’s Market Square between 11am and 4pm on Sunday 28 November along with a parade\, giving shoppers the chance to pick up some extra\nspecial Christmas gifts. \nOrganised by West Northamptonshire Council\, the event is aiming to celebrate the town’s creative makers\, artists and traders and promote their unique or seasonal offer\, including food\, drink\, arts\, and crafts.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/frost-fair/
LOCATION:town centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211120T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20211015T112347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T112347Z
UID:105672-1637366400-1637427600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Light Switch On
DESCRIPTION:Northampton town centre will once again be shining bright this Christmas with its display of festive lights. \nHundreds of extra visitors are expected in town for the big switch-on on Saturday\, 20 November with accompanying entertainment. \nJoin us for the town’s official Christmas lights switch on.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/christmas-light-switch-on/
LOCATION:town centre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20211015T111144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T121636Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Ticket Prize Draw
DESCRIPTION:Enter into our Golden Ticket Giveaway and ‘Win Your Christmas’ \nFour lucky winners will each win £500 as part of the £2\,000 prize fund\, simply by hand-posting an entry ticket into special BID post boxes found in shops and businesses in the town centre. \nFrom Saturday 6th November until midday on Friday 10th December\, visitors have the chance to grab a Golden Ticket from town centre businesses and post into one of our 19 special postboxes located in town centre businesses. \nMore details to follow….
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/golden-ticket-giveaway-launch/
LOCATION:town centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20210919T202139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T202139Z
UID:105308-1635552000-1635624000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Diwali celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Diwali celebrations will return to the town centre on Saturday\, October 30.\nThe event has become the biggest Diwali celebration in the county and sees hundreds of visitors join to celebrate the event which will consist of entertainment in the Market Square and a parade along Abington Street and St Giles Street. \nMore details to follow\, please check our dedicated Diwali page for more details HERE.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/diwali-celebrations/
LOCATION:town centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210823T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T225447
CREATED:20210805T105241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T105711Z
UID:104706-1629709200-1629723600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Business Tidy Day
DESCRIPTION:Businesses are being invited to join us\, the street cleaning team and the Mayor for a morning of litter picking in the town centre. \nAugust 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. \nBusinesses 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. \nAll businesses will be promoted through our social media. \nIf you are interested please email info@northamptonbid.co.uk
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/business-tidy-day/
LOCATION:town centre
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