Northampton

Nene Valley railway

You can find us: off the A47/A1, near Peterborough

Britain ’s International Steam Railway takes you on a train ride from Wansford to Peterborough through the Nene Park . A great day out at the home of “Thomas” the children’s favourite engine. Museum shop, café, and bookshop open on train operating days, Wansford engine shed and Loco Yard open all year.

Tel: 01780 784444

www.nvr.org.uk

 

Fiori Musicali

Orchestra & Chamber Group

Enjoyable concerts of classical music by one of the top professional groups specialising in baroque and classical music. First Class musical performances in historic Northamptonshire venues.

Tel: 01327 360931

www.fiori-musicali.com or fiori@fiori-musicali.com

 

Northampton museum & Art Gallery

You can find us: Guildhall Road , Northampton NN1 1DP

Something for everyone – and it’s all free!

Two fantastic new shoes galleries, paintings, The History of Northampton from Stone Age times to the 1980’s, Temporary exhibitions featuring local artists and crafts people. A lively programme for adults and children.

Open : Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm

Sunday 2pm-5pm

 

Harrington Aviation Museums

You can find us: South of the village of Harrington , off the Lamport Road on the former Headquarters Site of Harrington Airfield.

The museums depict the top secret wartime roles of the USAAF Carpetbagger Group, the OSS and SOE; Northamptonshire at war; Thor nuclear rockets at Harrington; and the Royal Observer Corps.

Tel: 01604 686608

www.harringtonmuseum.org.uk or cbaggermuseum@aol.com

 

Boat Inn

You can find us: Located five minutes from J15 of the M1 and is opposite the Canal Museum .

Visit the Boat Inn where quality and value for money are second to non with good food, a large choice of traditional ales and an extensive wine cellar. A la carte restaurant overlooking the lock, lounge and traditional canal side bars and bistro. Party facilities for up to 100. Ask about Christmas cabarets too!

Tel: 01604 862428

www.boatinn.co.uk or enquires@boatinn.co.uk

 

Stoke Bruerne

You can find us: Located south of Northampton , 10 minutes from J.15 of the M1 and the A5.

Waterways heritage on a living canal. Housed in a restored Corn mill in the picturesque village of Stoke Bruerne , the museum vividly tells the story of our inland waterways and the people who worked on them.

Tel: 01604 862229

Open: Daily, Easter to October, 10am to 5pm. Daily(except Monday), October to Easter, 10am to 4pm. Closed Christmas day and Boxing Day.

 

Kettering Heritage Quarter

You can find us: Located in Town Centre

Visit Kettering ’s heritage Quarter – browse the exhibitions at the Art Gallery ; discover Kettering ’s history in the museum or relax in the Heritage Quarter Gardens . Special events days for families every month.

Tel:01536 534219

 

The Guildhall

You can find us: St. Giles Square , Northampton

A gem of Victorian architecture, the Guildhall is Northampton ’s most prestigious building. Built in 1864 by the celebrated 19 th Century architect Edward Godwin, and later extended by Matthew Holding and Arnold Jeffrey. Tours may be booked at the guildhall and will usually include a visit to the old prison cells, the mayor’s parlour, the Great Hall, the Goodwin Room and council Chambers. There is also an opportunity to view items of guildhall memorabilia. Most rooms are available for hire at very competitive rates.

 

The stables

You can find us : Althorp, Northampton NN7 4HQ

Visitors are invited to experience:

• 500 years of heritage and history of one family and its role in a country’s past.
• The House and its amazing collection of furniture, porcelain, sculpture and portraiture, appealing to tastes if 19 consecutive generations
• An award-winning exhibition celebrating the life and works of Diana, Princess of Wales, set in the magnificent honey-coloured stable block.
• Over 500 acres of beautiful parkland, including the Round oval where Diana, Princess of Wales is laid to rest.

Open 11:00am to 5:00pm daily- 1 st July – 30 th September

Tel: 01604 770107

www.althorp.com or mail@althorp.com

 

Stowe Landscape Gardens

You can find us: Near Buckingham, Bucks, MK18 5EH

Europe ’s most influential landscape garden.

The scale, grandeur and beauty of Stowe has inspired writers, thinkers, artists, politicians and members of the public from the eighteenth century to the present day. 250 acres of landscape gardens lie beneath the House designed with lakes, pasture, wooded valleys and open spaces adorned with over thirty temples and monuments. At the centre lies the House, a great ducal palace and now home to Stowe School , which is open to the public by Stowe House Preservation Trust. There is free public access to 750 acres of parkland surrounding the gardens and house. Both are currently being magnificently restored to their former glory.

Admission Prices: Adult £5.50, child £2.70

Tel: 01280 822850

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowegardens

 

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

Explore the world of elephants and chimps and tigers and penguins and parrots and sea-lions and more.

www.whipsnade.co.uk

Tel: 01582 872171