Bits and pieces
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomMake a mosaic coaster or hanging decoration using tiles. Suitable for ages 8 years and over. Booking essential.
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)
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Bits and pieces
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomMake a mosaic coaster or hanging decoration using tiles. Suitable for ages 8 years and over. Booking essential.
Le French Club
VnB 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
The BFG in pictures
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe 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.
Windrush 75
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom2023 marks the 75th anniversary of when HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury on 22 June 1948 bringing one of the first large groups of West Indian immigrants. A significant number of West Indians made their way from London to live and work in Northampton. This digital exhibition tells the story of those who arrived in the 1950s and later.
Around the world in 80 pictures
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomTake 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.
Beach at the Market
Temp Market Square Commercial Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomRelax on one of our deckchairs while little ones play in the sand. Open every day from 11am to 3pm.
Summer museum challenge
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomWhy 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.
Afternoon Tea Fundraiser for ‘Breast Cancer Now’
The Eccentric Englishman 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe Eccentric Englishman will be 'in the pink' at its St Giles Street Tea Rooms & Bar, on Wednesday 9th August, as Lady Muck plays host to a very special Afternoon Tea in aid of "Breast Cancer Now', the UK's leading breast cancer charity. Not only will you be able to dive into Lady Muck's delicious, and most generous, Afternoon Teas but we're holding a magnificent Raffle with some simply glorious prizes, generously donated by local businesses. We are so grateful to them and we invite you to join us and enter into the spirit of the day. It's free to attend but all donations will be graciously received. All you have to do is buy your Raffle Ticket to help The Eccentric Englishman raise oodles of money to help "Breast Cancer Now" support hundreds of families in their time of need. https://breastcancernow.org/. Raffle Tickets are on sale until the draw takes place. And there's one more thing....we're encouraging everyone to adorn themselves with as much pink as possible, the more frivolous the better, all for a splendid cause! Here is just a taste of the many splendid prizes you could win on the day. - Cheshire Cat clock donated by...
Bounce and Rhyme at Northamptonshire Central Library
Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomSessions to introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills. Please note that the Bounce and Rhyme sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. This event is running at a reduced capacity to ensure the health and safety of all staff and customers. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am. This event is for under 1s and non-walkers only.
Pop in wednesdays
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomFree – Donations welcome Pop into the museum on wednesday afternoons for fun hands-on activities for families. These activities are free of charge (donations welcome) with a different theme each week. We will also be joined by the Northamptonshire Central Libraries Team who will be providing storytelling, making activities and even a chance to take part in the libraries summer Lego challenge. Suitable for families. Drop in.
Jazz & Blues
The Charles Bradlaugh 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomJazz & Blues has become a firm favourite mid-week treat for local music lovers. We have been lucky enough to welcome a whole host of talented musicians to the Bradlaugh stage as part of our Jazz & Blues night, including the Ginger Pig Band and rising star Beau Holland (not long returned from a tour supporting Bastille in The States!) Come down and enjoy authentic sounds, friendly faces and a warm atmosphere. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. Free Entry.