| 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! has been two years in the making and is likely to be the biggest cultural event Northampton has ever seen. This summer ...
| 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...
Hear the thunder of galloping hooves, the clash of steel in a thrilling display of horsemanship and skill. The Oxford Household pr...
| 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...
Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of Jazz with one of the county's finest bands, the renowned Ginger Pigs, and indulge in a champagne re...
| 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...
As the most recent arrival on the British literary festival scene, this event is like a breath of fresh air. A children's 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 welcomes you to share a slice of Britain as part of an international community. All of the communities in the...
| 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...
See these magnificent great British cars in great British surroundings. Soak up the atmosphere of 18th Century Kelmarsh Hall and s...
| 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...
There is fortune and feasting for all food-lovers on this glorious Sunday at Sulgrave. Here at the ancestral home of George Was...
| 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 ...
Enjoy Britain in flight with your favourite falcons and owls. Visit two arenas with flying demonstrations and expert commentary ...
| 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 ...
Exhilaration, excitement and gas-powered glamour culminate at the UK's premier Motorsport event. Adult One Day Tickets start from ...
| 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 is a lovely quaint English village in the Daventry district of Northamptonshire. This special showcase was first held in...
| 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...
This event is a non-profit, community festival presenting the best of Britain's folk scene; with Morris and dance troupes, worksho...
| 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...
Although this Festival has something of a Russian theme for 2008, variety and contrast provide the key to its appeal. The very fir...
| 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...
Think Land Rover - think miles of rolling British Countryside. Land Rover Monthly is Britain's leading magazine in its field, appe...
| 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...
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...
| 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...
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...
| 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...
Brace yourself for a wonderful world of all things Steam and Country. Attractions include gorgeous miniature steam engines, The Pe...
| 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...
Billed as Northamptonshire's premier family event, this brand new festival presents seven dedicated 'zones' within these majestic...
| 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...
At the Racecourse Park in Northampton town, balloon tethering, races and evening glows are the sensational centrepieces of this ev...
| 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...
Held annually at Poplars Farm, this event attracts people from all over the country to see working steam engines, heavy horses and...
| 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,...
Althorp is a brand new venue for this British concert series. The event is a Classical Music spectacular, firing over 200 cannons,...
| 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...
Be shocked, amused and educated as you catch the Vikings on their 2008 rampage of Britain. These free-flowing and vibrant re- co...
| 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...
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...
| 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...
The Holdenby Food Show showcases the finest in Northamptonshire's British offerings. See, smell and taste delicious local and regi...
| 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...
Top drivers go all-out to claim victory at this action-packed weekend. The two days feature three BTCC races on Silverstone's famo...
| 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...
Be part of Europe's most prestigious Drag Racing event at Britain's most revered Drag Track. See 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters, Top M...
| 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...
Two days of English country garden therapy: specialist Plantsmen and Designers invite enthusiasts to share their vision in the cre...
| 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, ...
September is a fantastic time to be in Northamptonshire. Balmy days give rise to barmy days as Silverstone shows off its biggest, ...
| 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...
Northamptonshire presents a tightly-packed weekend of festival events and racing. The Dunlop guarantees to bring Motorsport to it...
| 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...
Britain's food artisans gather to bring you: Wood Turning, Children's Make 'n' Bake Area, Craft Make 'n' Take Area, Celebrity Che...
| 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...
Shop whilst you explore this quintessential Grade I listed building - only a short drive from the motorway network and A14. Choo...
| 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...
The Rockingham Castle Game Fair will be a fantastic day out for all the family. With international main ring attractions, gun dog...
| 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...
Join us in celebrating the English Apple and Orchards. See over 350 varieties of English apples. Bring 3 apples with stalks from y...
| 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 ...
The majestic Horse Chestnut was introduced to Britain in the 1500s giving way to our enjoyment of its silky brown conkers and the ...
| 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...
This autumn Fermynwoods Art presents a new temporary commission for the exterior of its new off site venue, Sudborough Green Lodge...
| 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, workshops, demonstrations and festivities throughout the day on the Market Square concluding with a lantern p...
| 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...
La Singe Violette presents Curiouser & Curiouser, A Twisted Fairytale Halloween Cabaret and Knees-Up at the Fishmarket on Friday 3...
| 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...
Northamptonshire presents the essence of a most traditional Christmas. Northampton town has quaint, pedestrian streets accessing h...
In addition to the events featured on this website, Northamptonshire offers a wide range of other exciting days out and annual events.
Click here to see the full events diary at Explore Northamptonshire
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