If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.
Big Phat Jukebox performing at The Wig And Pen
The BFG by Roald Dahl, the story of orphan Sophie and her giant friend was first published in 1982. It has remained in print ever since, selling more than 50 million copies. The BFG in Pictures is the first exhibition of work by Quentin Blake for Roald Dahl’s enduring tale showing iconic prints from this well-loved children’s classic.
Take a journey around the world with Northampton Museum and Art Galley’s art collection. Including works from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Visit Cornish coasts, Scottish Highlands, Welsh valleys, Venetian vistas, Parisian street scenes, Norwegian fjords, Swiss mountains, Portuguese gardens and Jamaican harbours.
Families are invited to take part in this fun but challenging activity. Mini-golf runs alongside the beach event from 11am to 3pm on the following days throughout the summer: Saturday 22 July Saturday 19 August Saturday 26 August Saturday 2 September
Relax on one of our deckchairs while little ones play in the sand. Open every day from 11am to 3pm.
Why not try our museum challenge this summer? Complete the varied museum challenge activities at both museums before the end of the summer holidays and win a prize.
Fancy a game of D&D? Or maybe you would to try something a little different? Try our Gaming Club hosted at Northampton Central Library in our Young Adults Area.
Time To Share is the perfect activity for children of all ages and their grown ups! Each month we will focus on a new theme and each week we will focus on a new book. There will be a mixture of fiction and non-fiction books with matching crafts or activities! This is a free drop in event.
The Usual Suspects performing at The Wig And Pen
Relax on one of our deckchairs while little ones play in the sand. Open every day from 11am to 3pm.
