2023 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.
Brick Wonders features recreations in LEGO® bricks of amazing sights from around the world, curated by artist Warren Elsmore. Beginning with the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the exhibition also takes in modern, natural, and historic wonders from all seven continents.
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.
join us as we crack open a selection of Belgian Beers. Learn about vast history, origins, ingredients and methods behind Belgium's national drink, hosted by our very own Bayley.
The first of many Cockney knees up nights planned, with Bread and Dripping! With the best-loved East London and Music Hall songs, straight out the Old Kent Road - well, St Giles Street, actually - the Bread n' Dripping duo bring their time-honoured Cockney humour and fun to The Eccentric Englishman from 7pm to 10pm. Come and join in!
The Church Northampton invites you to join us for an evening at Nikos taverna. With an amazing 3-course Greek meal followed by fantastic live entertainment from the talented and award winning abba tribute band, Re-Björn.
Daniel Butterworth live at The Fish performing an acoustic set
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.
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.