Venezia!

Saturday 26th April - Sunday 10th August 2008

Venezia! has been two years in the making and is likely to be the biggest cultural event Northampton has ever seen. This summer ...
Venezia!
 

Jousting and Medieval Living History Village

Sunday 8th June 2009

Hear the thunder of galloping hooves, the clash of steel in a thrilling display of horsemanship and skill. The Oxford Household pr...
Jousting and Medieval Living History Village
 

Afternoon of Jazz

Sunday 8th June 2009

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of Jazz with one of the county's finest bands, the renowned Ginger Pigs, and indulge in a champagne re...
Afternoon of Jazz
 

Althorp Literary Festival

Friday 13th June - Sunday 15th June 2008

As the most recent arrival on the British literary festival scene, this event is like a breath of fresh air. A children's festival...
Althorp Literary Festival
 

Northampton Carnival

Saturday 14th June 2009

Northampton carnival welcomes you to share a slice of Britain as part of an international community. All of the communities in the...
Northampton Carnival
 

Rolls Royce Annual Rally Weekend

Saturday 21st June - Sunday 22nd June 2008

See these magnificent great British cars in great British surroundings. Soak up the atmosphere of 18th Century Kelmarsh Hall and s...
Rolls Royce Annual Rally Weekend
 

Sulgrave Food Show

Saturday 28th June - Sunday 29th June 2008

There is fortune and feasting for all food-lovers on this glorious Sunday at Sulgrave. Here at the ancestral home of George Was...
Sulgrave Food Show
 

Falconry & Owl Day at Rockingham

Tuesday 1st July - Wednesday 2nd July 2008

Enjoy Britain in flight with your favourite falcons and owls. Visit two arenas with flying demonstrations and expert commentary ...
Falconry & Owl Day at Rockingham
 

Santander British F1 Grand Prix 2008

Friday 4th July - Sunday 6th July 2008

Exhilaration, excitement and gas-powered glamour culminate at the UK's premier Motorsport event. Adult One Day Tickets start from ...
Santander British F1 Grand Prix 2008
 

Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show

Saturday 5th July - Sunday 6th July 2008

Hollowell is a lovely quaint English village in the Daventry district of Northamptonshire. This special showcase was first held in...
Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show
 

Spratton Folk Festival

Friday 11th July - Saturday 12th July 2008

This event is a non-profit, community festival presenting the best of Britain's folk scene; with Morris and dance troupes, worksho...
Spratton Folk Festival
 

Oundle International Music Festival

Friday 11th July - Sunday 20th July 2008

Although this Festival has something of a Russian theme for 2008, variety and contrast provide the key to its appeal. The very fir...
Oundle International Music Festival
 

Landrover Enthusiasts Club

Friday 18th July - Saturday 19th July 2008

Think Land Rover - think miles of rolling British Countryside. Land Rover Monthly is Britain's leading magazine in its field, appe...
Landrover Enthusiasts Club
 

English Heritage: Festival of History

Saturday 19th July - Sunday 20th July 2008

The Festival of History brings 2,000 years of Britain's glorious history to life and is now bigger than ever. A weekend packed ful...
English Heritage: Festival of History
 

Silverstone Classic

Friday 25th July - Sunday 27th July 2008

Toot, Toot! For the love of the Motor Car, embrace eight decades of motor racing in three star-studded days, with over 4,000 class...
Silverstone Classic
 

Steam and Country Show

Friday 8th August - Sunday 10th August 2008

Brace yourself for a wonderful world of all things Steam and Country. Attractions include gorgeous miniature steam engines, The Pe...
Steam and Country Show
 

Kelmarsh Family Festival

Saturday 9th August - Sunday 10th August 2008

Billed as Northamptonshire's premier family event, this brand new festival presents seven dedicated 'zones' within these majestic...
Kelmarsh Family Festival
 

Balloon Festival

Friday 15th August - Sunday 17th August 2008

At the Racecourse Park in Northampton town, balloon tethering, races and evening glows are the sensational centrepieces of this ev...
Balloon Festival
 

Holcot Steam and Country Fair

Saturday 23rd August - Monday 25th August 2008

Held annually at Poplars Farm, this event attracts people from all over the country to see working steam engines, heavy horses and...
Holcot Steam and Country Fair
 

The Battle Proms Concert

Saturday 23rd August 2009

Althorp is a brand new venue for this British concert series. The event is a Classical Music spectacular, firing over 200 cannons,...
The Battle Proms Concert
 

Vikings Of Middle England

Sunday 24th August - Monday 25th August 2008

Be shocked, amused and educated as you catch the Vikings on their 2008 rampage of Britain. These free-flowing and vibrant re- co...
Vikings Of Middle England
 

Sywell Airshow

Sunday 24th August 2009

Flying back to the heady days of Britain's 1930s - The Sywell Airshow is back and better than ever in 2008. In addition to the fly...
Sywell Airshow
 

Holdenby Food Show sponsored by Waitrose

Sunday 24th August - Monday 25th August 2008

The Holdenby Food Show showcases the finest in Northamptonshire's British offerings. See, smell and taste delicious local and regi...
Holdenby Food Show sponsored by Waitrose
 

HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship

Saturday 30th August - Sunday 31st August 2008

Top drivers go all-out to claim victory at this action-packed weekend. The two days feature three BTCC races on Silverstone's famo...
HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship
 

FIA European Drag Racing Finals

Thursday 4th September - Friday 5th September 2008

Be part of Europe's most prestigious Drag Racing event at Britain's most revered Drag Track. See 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters, Top M...
FIA European Drag Racing Finals
 

The Garden Show in Autumn

Saturday 6th September - Sunday 7th September 2008

Two days of English country garden therapy: specialist Plantsmen and Designers invite enthusiasts to share their vision in the cre...
The Garden Show in Autumn
 

Bennetts British Superbike Championship

Saturday 27th September - Sunday 28th September 2008

September is a fantastic time to be in Northamptonshire. Balmy days give rise to barmy days as Silverstone shows off its biggest, ...
Bennetts British Superbike Championship
 

Dunlop Great and British Motorsport Festival

Saturday 27th September - Sunday 28th September 2008

Northamptonshire presents a tightly-packed weekend of festival events and racing. The Dunlop guarantees to bring Motorsport to it...
Dunlop Great and British Motorsport Festival
 

Craft & Food Fayre Rockingham

Saturday 27th September - Sunday 28th September 2008

Britain's food artisans gather to bring you: Wood Turning, Children's Make 'n' Bake Area, Craft Make 'n' Take Area, Celebrity Che...
Craft & Food Fayre Rockingham
 

Autumn Gift & Craft Fair Lamport Hall

Saturday 11th October - Sunday 12th October 2008

Shop whilst you explore this quintessential Grade I listed building - only a short drive from the motorway network and A14. Choo...
Autumn Gift & Craft Fair Lamport Hall
 

Rockingham Castle Game Fair

Saturday 11th October - Sunday 12th October 2008

The Rockingham Castle Game Fair will be a fantastic day out for all the family. With international main ring attractions, gun dog...
Rockingham Castle Game Fair
 

Apple Day at Sulgrave Manor

Saturday 11th October - Sunday 12th October 2008

Join us in celebrating the English Apple and Orchards. See over 350 varieties of English apples. Bring 3 apples with stalks from y...
Apple Day at Sulgrave Manor
 

World Conker Championships

Sunday 12th October 2009

The majestic Horse Chestnut was introduced to Britain in the 1500s giving way to our enjoyment of its silky brown conkers and the ...
World Conker Championships
 

Stone Clad Cottages at Fermynwoods

Saturday 18th October - Friday 2nd January 2009

This autumn Fermynwoods Art presents a new temporary commission for the exterior of its new off site venue, Sudborough Green Lodge...
Stone Clad Cottages at Fermynwoods
 

Diwali Celebrations

Saturday 25th October 2009

Diwali celebrations, workshops, demonstrations and festivities throughout the day on the Market Square concluding with a lantern p...
Diwali Celebrations
 

Curiouser & Curiouser

Friday 31st October 2009

La Singe Violette presents Curiouser & Curiouser, A Twisted Fairytale Halloween Cabaret and Knees-Up at the Fishmarket on Friday 3...
Curiouser & Curiouser
 

Traditional Christmas Markets

Monday 1st December - Wednesday 31st December 2008

Northamptonshire presents the essence of a most traditional Christmas. Northampton town has quaint, pedestrian streets accessing h...
Traditional Christmas Markets
 

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