Inspiration
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomArtists and designers are inspired by all manner of things from the everyday to the fantastical, from nature to people, music to stories.
Artists and designers are inspired by all manner of things from the everyday to the fantastical, from nature to people, music to stories.
Now in its 13th year, was instigated and is being run by a group of local people who are passionate about music and the town. We seek to enhance the profile of the town by showcasing and celebrating our rich and diverse music culture. Our main event on SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER in the town centre will involve 6 stages, 600 musicians and over 60 performances featuring music from Rock to Opera. The festival will be preceded by a week of music in local music venues throughout the town. A special thanks to these venues. This event is a successful public / private sector partnership. Our support comes from WNC, BID and from the generosity of local businesses and private individuals.
The largest beer festival in Northamptonshire running for over 43 years. All of the county's independent brewers, cider and spirit producers will be featured. Bottled ales and cider available, festival food and a music stage. Set in the Becket's Park.
Join a team of local artists and explore this pop-up heritage exhibition in the Grosvenor Centre. A large floor map of Northampton will fill part of the space, where visitors can add their memories of moving to and living in Northampton. Children can enjoy building small house structures to pop on the map, marking their homes or other places that are important to them.
The Deco Theatre, Northampton's hidden gem, is host to a wide variety of shows, the Christmas pantomime, and many training events. Over recent years the theatre has thoroughly re-established itself and continues to grow from strength to strength.
Take a guided tour of 78 Derngate – an ordinary Georgian terraced house in Northampton – made extraordinary by the dramatic remodelling of the interiors by the famous Glaswegian designer and architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
The world famous Holy Sepulchre Church 1100 AD has so much to interest our many visitors with oceans of conservation and recent research that now enhances and expands our Visitor Experience…a not to miss Heritage Open Day!
Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire?
Want to look through a microscope?
Want to handle local rocks and fossils?
Interested in Astronomy?
Then visit us in our purpose built rooms.
The Deco Theatre, Northampton's hidden gem, is host to a wide variety of shows, the Christmas pantomime, and many training events. Over recent years the theatre has thoroughly re-established itself and continues to grow from strength to strength.
Join a team of local artists and explore this pop-up heritage exhibition in the Grosvenor Centre. A large floor map of Northampton will fill part of the space, where visitors can add their memories of moving to and living in Northampton. Children can enjoy building small house structures to pop on the map, marking their homes or other places that are important to them.
Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire?
Want to look through a microscope?
Want to handle local rocks and fossils?
Interested in Astronomy?
Then visit us in our purpose built rooms.
Attendees have the opportunity to sample products from local businesses and producers as well as enjoy performances from local bands, singers and dancers. The Pride Parade will take place as part of this year’s event, starting at the top of Abington Street at 11am and finishing in the Market Square, where live performances will be held.