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Santa’s Grotto

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No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa’s Grotto to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season. Important Information Pre-booking is required. All money from this event will be donated to charity. There will be a £1 charge to secure the booking per family, using PayPal.  6 tickets per half hour will be sold to allow a provision of 5 minutes with Santa. The last family to arrive for their half-hour session will have to wait 25 minutes. Families will be able to take their own photos with Santa. Each child will receive a gift.  

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Knit and Natter at Northamptonshire Central Library

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Our Knit and Natter group meets every Tuesday in the Young Adult area on Ground Floor to knit, crochet and have a good chat!

Knitters of all abilities are welcome.

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Jack And The Beanstalk – Royal & Derngate

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

A GIANT OF A PANTOMIME! Don’t miss our spectacular rags to riches pantomime for all the family Jack And The Beanstalk.

Join Jack and The Good Fairy as they climb the beanstalk to do battle with the Giant… it will be a Fe-Fi-Fo-Fun show!

Vocal powerhouse Keala Settle, star of global blockbuster movie The Greatest Showman, stars as Fairy Sugarsnap, alongside Horrible Histories and Swashbuckle’s Richard David-Caine as the baddie. The hilarious Bob Golding returns to Royal & Derngate as Dame Trott, and the wonderful Alex Lodge, who appeared as Dick Whittington last year, is back as Jack!

Written by Paul Hendy, it is produced by Evolution, the same team behind last year’s smash hit Dick Whittington, and winners of the 2021 British Pantomime Award for Best Panto. Jack and the Beanstalk is the pantomime you’ve ‘bean’ waiting for, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, knockout vocals and fun for the whole family. So don’t miss out, book your tickets today.

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Snow White Christmas Family Panto 2022 – The Deco

The Deco The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE

Hiss at the Wicked Queen, laugh at the comic Super Seven and fall in love with the beautiful and innocent Snow White. Snow White and her Super Seven will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. Throw in a magical Mirror, seven friendly dwarfs, a beautiful princess, a handsome prince and plenty of audience participation as we outwit the Wicked Queen and let love prevail in this glittering festive treat for all ages.

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Jack And The Beanstalk – Royal & Derngate

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

A GIANT OF A PANTOMIME! Don’t miss our spectacular rags to riches pantomime for all the family Jack And The Beanstalk.

Join Jack and The Good Fairy as they climb the beanstalk to do battle with the Giant… it will be a Fe-Fi-Fo-Fun show!

Vocal powerhouse Keala Settle, star of global blockbuster movie The Greatest Showman, stars as Fairy Sugarsnap, alongside Horrible Histories and Swashbuckle’s Richard David-Caine as the baddie. The hilarious Bob Golding returns to Royal & Derngate as Dame Trott, and the wonderful Alex Lodge, who appeared as Dick Whittington last year, is back as Jack!

Written by Paul Hendy, it is produced by Evolution, the same team behind last year’s smash hit Dick Whittington, and winners of the 2021 British Pantomime Award for Best Panto. Jack and the Beanstalk is the pantomime you’ve ‘bean’ waiting for, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, knockout vocals and fun for the whole family. So don’t miss out, book your tickets today.

Royal & Derngate Community Choir at St Peter’s Church

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

The Royal & Derngate Community Choir are being supported by Northampton Community Foundation to tour some Christmas cheer in December 2022. This amazing group, led by local Musical Director Gareth Fuller, are putting their unique spin on well-loved Christmas songs and writing their own unique uplifting song, inspired by Northampton. The RDCC Christmas Cheer Tour will be an opportunity to spread happiness, to inspire and entertain and for the group to have their debut tour. We recognise how vital singing and community groups are to wellbeing and wish to celebrate what is good in the county and the town through song. The group have recorded and released a Christmas song with Greg Coulson and Gareth Fuller called Please Don’t Feel Alone At Christmas. You can listen to the song below.

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BING WOAH -Playhouse

Playhouse 34-38 Bridge St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Listen to 15 – 20 seconds bursts of toe-tapping, shoulders bouncing and bums wiggling songs linked to a theme.
The numbers on your sheet have been replaced with either the artist and song name or noise creator (things get WILD when it’s the animal theme) . Get your dabber at the ready and dab away to win some every random prizes.
Every week you get the opportunity to go against your friends or our AWESOME Playhouse team in our Games Garage or Lucky Pucks area so, let the games continue into the night.

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From Dock to Drop – Tour of Sessions House and Gaol Block

Sessions House

  From Dock to Drop - Tour of Sessions House and Gaols Site Step back in time with our exclusive tour of the historic Sessions House and Gaols site—a rare gem that stood as the heart of law and order from 1678 to 1992. Tour Dates: Friday, 6th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 7th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 8th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Friday, 13th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 14th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 15th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm What to Expect:  Explore the Grade I listed Sessions House—a unique survivor from the past. Discover the stories behind its magnificent decorative plaster ceilings, full-length Royal portraits, and the intriguing 'Iron Machine.' Stand at the very site where executions took place, and reflect on the grim reality of justice served. End the tour at the Victorian County Gaol, now home to the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.   This is not just a tour—it's an immersive experience where you'll walk in the footsteps of history, sit in the courts, and even face the hangman's noose. All in just 90 minutes—and it's completely FREE! Booking is recommended due to limited spaces. Call 07746 116569 or email museums@westnorthants.gov.uk to secure...

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From Dock to Drop – Tour of Sessions House and Gaol Block

Sessions House

  From Dock to Drop - Tour of Sessions House and Gaols Site Step back in time with our exclusive tour of the historic Sessions House and Gaols site—a rare gem that stood as the heart of law and order from 1678 to 1992. Tour Dates: Friday, 6th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 7th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 8th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Friday, 13th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 14th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 15th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm What to Expect:  Explore the Grade I listed Sessions House—a unique survivor from the past. Discover the stories behind its magnificent decorative plaster ceilings, full-length Royal portraits, and the intriguing 'Iron Machine.' Stand at the very site where executions took place, and reflect on the grim reality of justice served. End the tour at the Victorian County Gaol, now home to the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.   This is not just a tour—it's an immersive experience where you'll walk in the footsteps of history, sit in the courts, and even face the hangman's noose. All in just 90 minutes—and it's completely FREE! Booking is recommended due to limited spaces. Call 07746 116569 or email museums@westnorthants.gov.uk to secure...

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From Dock to Drop – Tour of Sessions House and Gaol Block

Sessions House

  From Dock to Drop - Tour of Sessions House and Gaols Site Step back in time with our exclusive tour of the historic Sessions House and Gaols site—a rare gem that stood as the heart of law and order from 1678 to 1992. Tour Dates: Friday, 6th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 7th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 8th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Friday, 13th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 14th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 15th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm What to Expect:  Explore the Grade I listed Sessions House—a unique survivor from the past. Discover the stories behind its magnificent decorative plaster ceilings, full-length Royal portraits, and the intriguing 'Iron Machine.' Stand at the very site where executions took place, and reflect on the grim reality of justice served. End the tour at the Victorian County Gaol, now home to the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.   This is not just a tour—it's an immersive experience where you'll walk in the footsteps of history, sit in the courts, and even face the hangman's noose. All in just 90 minutes—and it's completely FREE! Booking is recommended due to limited spaces. Call 07746 116569 or email museums@westnorthants.gov.uk to secure...

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From Dock to Drop – Tour of Sessions House and Gaol Block

Sessions House

  From Dock to Drop - Tour of Sessions House and Gaols Site Step back in time with our exclusive tour of the historic Sessions House and Gaols site—a rare gem that stood as the heart of law and order from 1678 to 1992. Tour Dates: Friday, 6th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 7th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 8th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Friday, 13th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 14th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 15th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm What to Expect:  Explore the Grade I listed Sessions House—a unique survivor from the past. Discover the stories behind its magnificent decorative plaster ceilings, full-length Royal portraits, and the intriguing 'Iron Machine.' Stand at the very site where executions took place, and reflect on the grim reality of justice served. End the tour at the Victorian County Gaol, now home to the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.   This is not just a tour—it's an immersive experience where you'll walk in the footsteps of history, sit in the courts, and even face the hangman's noose. All in just 90 minutes—and it's completely FREE! Booking is recommended due to limited spaces. Call 07746 116569 or email museums@westnorthants.gov.uk to secure...

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From Dock to Drop – Tour of Sessions House and Gaol Block

Sessions House

  From Dock to Drop - Tour of Sessions House and Gaols Site Step back in time with our exclusive tour of the historic Sessions House and Gaols site—a rare gem that stood as the heart of law and order from 1678 to 1992. Tour Dates: Friday, 6th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 7th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 8th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Friday, 13th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 14th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 15th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm What to Expect:  Explore the Grade I listed Sessions House—a unique survivor from the past. Discover the stories behind its magnificent decorative plaster ceilings, full-length Royal portraits, and the intriguing 'Iron Machine.' Stand at the very site where executions took place, and reflect on the grim reality of justice served. End the tour at the Victorian County Gaol, now home to the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.   This is not just a tour—it's an immersive experience where you'll walk in the footsteps of history, sit in the courts, and even face the hangman's noose. All in just 90 minutes—and it's completely FREE! Booking is recommended due to limited spaces. Call 07746 116569 or email museums@westnorthants.gov.uk to secure...

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