Two Day Get Away Dry Weather Diary
How Great Thou Art
British art and culture is on show all across Northamptonshire and here we’ve chosen some of the best in rural and cosmopolitan gallery space for you to explore.
These winning suggestions could help you to make the most of a precious 2-day break.
Special accommodation rates for your 2-day break in Northamptonshire.
Morning:
Arts At Althorp
Visit just for the morning or make a full day of your visit to Althorp, whether you're visiting to explore the house and grounds, the Althorp Literary festival or just an evening for The Battle Proms classical music spectacular that you're here for.
Whenever you choose to visit there's always an opportunity to see fantastic remodelled gardens and of course the definitive diana Princess of Wales photographic exhibition.
Rest and refresh at one of the many traditional country inns along the way from Althorp to fermynwoods or enjoy a bite before you leave at Althorp's Stable Block Café.
Early Afternoon:
Fermywoods Gallery
Fermynwoods is in a beautiful rural location and is a not-for-profit art organisation. Spend an hour or two here viewing contemporary art in tranquil indoor and garden settings and an education programme for all kinds of artistic interests.
The gallery specialises in sculpture and printmaking but offers something for most kinds of art-lover. You can sign up for workshops and courses in advance at the address below.
Late Afternoon:
Salcey Forest Tree Top Walk
Salcey forest offers an accessibly creative way to climb your way to the height of countryside freedom. The Royal forest of Salcey is a magnificent ancient woodland offering excellent walking and opportunities to view an amazing range of wildlife - on the ground and in mid-air from the unique tree-top walkway.
The forest once provided medieval royalty with a source of hunting, food and revenue and reminders of the past can still be found in many miles of ancient woodbanks, building remains and ancient trees.
Evening: Watch a Theatre Show at Royal & Derngate Theatre
Recently refurbished, Northamptonshire's renowned theatre has creativity bursting from the rafters. Classical music, children's shows, dance, drama, stand-up comedy, musicals and opera keep audiences coming back for more. You will find some of the biggest names and shows on tour here, and a programme of widely acclaimed in-house productions. Catch an evening show any night of the week.
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