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Hunsbury Hill Country Park houses a 2,500 year-old Iron-age Hillfort. On 7th/8th September a Viking re-enactment group will be in the park showing typical Living History, with battles & ambushes. A Chainsaw Artist will be there on 7th September.

!0.30am on Tuesday 10th September and 10.30am Thursday 12th September: short talks History of Grade 1 listed St Andrews and US 1st President George Washington connections, . Real coffee and refreshments in Cafe Doris

Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church and green outdoor spaces. On Saturday enjoy live clarinet music, or on Sunday have a close look at our nature table.

Join us for a lecture by Dale Munn MA. MSc. on the history and function the moated medieval manor house that was once located on what we call ‘Castle Field’.

Explore a historic cemetery & some of its inhabitants with members of its new Friends Group. Designed by renowned gardener Robert Marnock, it opened in 1847 to huge success, but fashion & fortunes change & burial ceased by the turn of the millennium.

Come explore the path less travelled with the rangers of Wicksteed Park for a guided walk through our water meadow and learn about the natural features that run through the Wicksteed grounds and history that extends beyond the playground and rides.

A quaint, small fully equipped amateur theatre in Northampton.

Philomena Liggins, a social historian and a former tour guide at Bletchley Park, returns to the Mill with another fascinating historical talk entitled "The Post Office - Britain's first intelligence network, from intercepts to inventions."

A chance to go round the heritage house: the only architectural project of Mackintosh’s open to the public outside Scotland – and are given half hour guided tours. An ordinary Georgian terraced house made extraordinary, by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire? Want to look through a microscope? Want to handle local rocks and fossils? Interested in Astronomy? A keen photographer interested in more skills? Then visit us in our purpose built rooms.

How does Towcester Mill Brewery brew the perfect, award-winning pint? As part of the Heritage Open Days we will be opening up the brewery so you get the chance to see 'behind the scenes' of where and how we brew our beer.

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.

Classic buses providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Northampton linking venues participating in Heritage Open Days and running short tours.

Explore the history of the Victorian travelling player at this outdoor immersive event.

Join Kelmarsh for a free visit to the historic gardens, along with some short tours of the gardens, exhibition in the Orangery and a look at Nancy Lancaster's old garden office.

Visit a Buddhist Meditation Centre in an English Country Mansion with beautiful grounds. Soak up the history and learn about inner peace.

Come and see the church at the centre of Northampton's historic quarter. Next to The Churches Conservation Trust's Old Black Lion pub. Including Ride and Stride, Guided Local heritage walks and a bellringing demonstration!

Explore 10,000 years of history at our Stanwick Lakes Heritage Open Day! From Neolithic to Medieval, and heritage crafts, there is something for everyone to discover. Get hands on with history and discover all about this incredible historical site!

Classic buses are on display with some providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Daventry.

Join The Friends of All Saints Church Brixworth on 14th September for one of our free guided tours, a unique opportunity to explore this architectural masterpiece, nestled in the heart of Brixworth, a village rich in history.

Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service will be opening its doors to visitors with tours behind the scenes, special displays of historic documents and advice from the experts.

Interesting old church. This year there will be an exhibition of a chained library collection, old church documents and architect drawings from 19th century Victorian restoration of the church to view.

Join us for a walking tour of St James with Club Historian, Graham McKechnie, discovering the origins of Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club and stories of the young men that played.

Join us for a walking tour of Dallington Cemetery led by Club Historian, Graham McKechnie, and discover the stories past players of Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club that have been laid to rest here.

Heritage Open Days is back at Delapré Abbey; explore 900 years of exciting and turbulent history. Our friendly staff and volunteers will be guiding you around the behind-the-scenes spaces, sharing the history of the House and its grounds.

Join us at cinch Stadium at Franklins Gardens to discover more about Edgar Mobbs, to recount the life of this extraordinary sportsman and many of his team-mates who also went to war.

All Saints' Church, Pytchley is a a fine Grade 1 listed building , with origins going back to Norman times. It has a wealth of historical and architectural features.

Discover the Grand Union Canal in Blisworth, Northamptonshire on a two hour very informative boat trip. THESE TRIPS ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED

This year visitors are offered the chance to see how the former Royal Ordnance Depot in Weedon Bec connects to different places and people

The benefice consists of 4 churches which will be specially open to coincide with Northamptonshire Ride and Stride on Saturday 14th September

A heritage trail around Northampton town centre with a quiz and a prize for the lucky winner!

Enjoy a walk around Hardingstone seeing the main old buildings and hearing about the people who lived there, together with seeing photos of buildings that no longer exist.

As part of Heritage Open Days, this exclusive landscape tour and family heritage trail offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich and varied heritage of one of Northamptonshire’s most remarkable estates!

Examine some of Northamptonshire's most remarkable archaeological artefacts and get hands-on with history through family-friendly activities, including the exciting opportunity to wash real artefacts!

The Church will be open 1.30 to 4.30pm on Sunday 8th September. There will be tea and cakes and a variety on stalls.

Go on a ‘journey through time’ spanning 5,000 years of history. This is a museum for all. After spending an hour-plus in the museum, you can browse our shop for some great gifts. Plenty of activities for children too - dressing up and crafts

Lecture - THROUGH MY VIEWFINDER by Warren Alani in the Humfrey Rooms. 8.00pm start

Members will give short talks on Astronomy related observations, equipment etc. Content will be random, but the perfect chance to ask questions, or seek advice on Astronomy related matters.

Exhibition held in the historic Brackley Town Hall including photographic exhibition and displays showing leatherwork and household items from times of the Magna Carta and English Civil War.

The Church will be open to the public during Heritage Week. Come and look inside this amazing 12th Century Grade 1 listed building and learn about some of its history and amazing architecture.

Celebrate this year’s Heritage Open Days theme, Routes – Networks – Connections with Daventry Museum.

Visit the Northamptonshire Battlefields Society at the Coach House at Delapre Abbey on the 8th September to learn more about the County's violent history

Holy Sepulchre Church 1100 AD is a world famous place of worship and history…construction was begun in 1100AD and has since welcomed millions of visitors down the years including a whole stream of Kings and Queens of England.

Guided Tour & Talks at the Gurdwara on the Sikh faith, instrumental and Q&A session. Free lunch (Langar). Sikh-Punjabi heritage and values exhibitions; Children’s arts and library at SCCYC Sikh Museum Northampton.

A heritage trail around Daventry town centre with a quiz and prize for the lucky winner!

A short walk around Towcester town centre answering questions about some of the town's heritage buildings.

A short walk around Brackley town centre, answering questions about some of the town's heritage buildings.

A significant rural Northamptonshire church

A beautiful rural Northamptonshire church rebuilt in the 19th century.

A tour through the village of Cogenhoe. For a guide please contact [email protected]