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[ October 7, 2026 ] Counting down to Northamptonshire Day 2026 – celebrating civic pride and community Around the Towns
[ October 2, 2026 ] A Spectacular Week of Entertainment Awaits at Royal & Derngate Northampton
[ September 20, 2026 ] A Fantastic Line-Up at Royal & Derngate This Autumn Northampton
[ July 19, 2026 ] A Wonderful Day at the Cosgrove Canal Festival and Craft Fair Canals and Rivers
[ July 19, 2026 ] Discover the Canal Museum and Blisworth Tunnel at Stoke Bruerne Canals and Rivers

Discover the History of The Depot at Weedon

July 14, 2026 Simon Cox 0

Nestled in the heart of Northamptonshire, The Depot at Weedon is one of the county’s most fascinating historic sites and a hidden gem for anyone interested in Britain’s military, industrial and transport heritage. Once one […]

Ghost Tracks of Northamptonshire: Exploring the County’s Lost Railway Lines

July 5, 2026 Simon Cox 0

Long before the M1 motorway, dual carriageways and ever-growing traffic dominated travel across Northamptonshire, the county was connected by an impressive network of railway lines. During the Victorian era, railways transformed how people travelled, carried […]

Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally Once Again Celebrates Britain’s Waterway Heritage

July 1, 2026 Simon Cox 0

Every summer, the peaceful village of Braunston in Northamptonshire becomes the beating heart of Britain’s inland waterways as thousands of visitors gather for the annual Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally. Widely regarded as one of the […]

Why You Should Visit Lyveden New Bield, Northamptonshire

June 23, 2026 Simon Cox 0

Hidden away in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, Lyveden New Bield is one of England’s most fascinating historic treasures. Managed by the National Trust, this remarkable Elizabethan lodge offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back […]

Northamptonshire is “On The Map”

April 26, 2026 Simon Cox 0

Today I had the pleasure of attending the Northamptonshire Heritage Fair at the delightful Wicksteed Park representing “On The Map“. I joined the team of local businesses who are shouting about Northamptonshire, but we’re missing […]

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