• Northampton Balloon Festival

    Northampton Racecourse Kettering Road, Northampton, United Kingdom

    Organised by Show Time Events Group Ltd alongside Vista Balloon Flights, and supported by Northampton Town Council and West Northants Council, the festival has been restored as a key fixture in the UK ballooning calendar. Hot-Air Balloon Flights & Glows Balloon launches typically occur at sunrise (~6 am) and sunset (~6–7:30 pm)—weather permitting. Evening “balloon glows” light up the grounds after sunset. Passenger flights are available via Vista Balloon Flights but are not included in the entrance ticket Arena Entertainment Expect thrilling […]

  • Silverstone Festival

    Silverstone Circuit Towcester, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

    The Silverstone Festival is the UK’s premier historic motorsport festival, blending more than 20 vintage car races with live music, Foodie Fest, family entertainment, and interactive motorsport zones. In 2025, the event marks the 75th anniversary of Formula 1, featuring The World Champions Collection display of cars driven by every F1 champion, a dedicated race for historic 500cc Formula 3 cars (first since the 1950s), and retro grids including MRL GT3 Legends and Formula Libre entries. Music provided by major artists […]

  • Live by A5

    Peggotty 1 Watling Street, East, Foster's Booth, Towcester, United Kingdom

    Live By A5 is the DIY indie-rock festival organised and headlined by Northamptonshire’s own Rolling Thunder, now in its fourth year at Peggotty’s Lounge near Towcester. Music kicks off from around 4 pm, with free entry, and features a lively line‑up of local talent including Headswitcher, The Vandervalls, 2HD, Brüt and Lame, all leading up to a headline set at around 10 pm by Rolling Thunder themselves.

    Free
  • Thenford Arboretum Open Day

    Thenford Arboretum Thenford, near Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    Thenford Arboretum is open to visitors on only 19 days throughout the year, beginning with Snowdrop Days in February and continuing through to October. Spread across seventy acres, the arboretum boasts a remarkable collection of over three thousand trees and shrubs, alongside extensive herbaceous borders, water gardens, an alpine trough garden, a sculpture garden, a rose garden, and a tranquil rill. With such a diverse and inspiring landscape, Thenford is a must-visit destination for gardening enthusiasts.

    £16
  • Northampton Music Festival

    Northampton Music Festival is a free annual event that takes place in the town centre and is designed to celebrate Northampton’s rich music culture. Now in its 18th year, it's objective is to raise the profile of Northampton through music; to provide a showcase for the broad range of musicians and artists that are based in the town and to provide a community-focused gathering which invites all to join in a festive celebration of the town's music scene. The festival […]

  • Heritage Open Days

    Northamptonshire , United Kingdom

    Heritage Open Days 2025 📅 12th – 21st September 2025📍 Across Northamptonshire Heritage Open Days returns this September, offering the chance to step inside some of Northamptonshire’s most fascinating historic buildings and sites – all for free! Many of these venues are usually closed to the public or charge admission, making this a rare opportunity to explore the county’s rich cultural heritage. 🚍 Heritage Buses Northampton: The much-loved vintage double-decker buses will be running from George Row on 20th & […]

  • NN Clear Speakers Special Inclusion Week Meeting with Guest Speakers

    North Park Pavilion North Park Drive, Kettering

    NN Clear Speakers, Kettering’s very own Toastmasters club, will hold a special meeting on Tuesday 16th September 2025, as part of Inclusion Week. Inclusion Week, from the 15th to the 21st September, highlights the values of diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging. The evening will feature inspiring guest speakers, including: ● Gina Dallison, Toastmasters Area 44 Director ● Georgina Hodgkinson, Former Director of Toastmasters District 71 ● Helen Burditt-Wright, Chief Executive of Teamwork Trust

    Free