New Year 2026: Spring Events in Northamptonshire

MINI MUSEUM EXPLORERS
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
January - March 2026
Bring your curious pre-schoolers (ages 2.5–5) along to the much-loved Mini Museum Explorers sessions. Each Friday morning, dive into a new hands-on
adventure filled with stories, music, art, crafts, and tons of museum fun! Little ones get a tasty snack, and grown-ups can enjoy a well-earned tea or coffee

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, 5-6 Guildhall Road, NN1 1DP
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LAMBING FESTIVAL
February 2026
West Lodge Rural Centre, Desborough
Experience the excitement of one of the busiest times on the farm! Watch as our ewes give birth, lend a hand by bottle-feeding our cade lambs, and meet all the adorable newborns in the Lamb Nursery. It’s a heartwarming glimpse into the wonders of spring on the farm!

West Lodge Rural Centre, Back Lane, Desborough, Northants, NN14 2SH
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BUGS AND BEASTIES TRAIL
Canons Ashby, Nr Daventry
February - March 2026
As part of your visit to Canons Ashby, wrap up warm and get outside in the fresh air for the Bugs and Beasties Trail. Pick up a free trail at Visitor Reception and enjoy some nature fun whilst making memories with your little ones. Don't 'frog'et your wellies! Normal admission prices apply.

Canons Ashby, Northants, NN11 3SD
toddleabout.co.uk/company/canons-ashby-national-trust

THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD
Royal & Derngate, Northampton
6th - 8th February 2026
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and
Axel Scheffler.
The performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed

19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NN1 1DP
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MOTHER'S DAY EXPERIENCES
Whilton Locks Garden Village
14th - 15th March 2026
From Afternoon Tea to marvellous meals and Makes with Mums – Whilton Locks Garden Village is the perfect destination for Mum’s every day – with this one day just being extra, extra special.

Whilton Locks, Whilton, Daventry, NN11 2NH
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MUMS GO FREE AT NLRAILWAY
Northampton & Lamport Railway
15th March 2026
The Northampton & Lamport Railway re-opens to the public on Sunday 15th March (Mother’s Day), with steam train rides where Mums go FREE! Also, for that extra special Mother’s Day treat, they’re offering ‘Cream Tea Specials’.

Lamport Railway, Northampton &, Pitsford Rd, Chapel Brampton, Northampton NN6 8BA
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