Summer Events for Families and their Little Ones at Northampton
NORTHAMPTON BALLOON FESTIVAL
18th to 20th of August 2023 from 10 to 12 pm at The Racecourse
The Balloon Festival is back at the Racecourse! On the 18th, 19th and 20th August 2023.
Live shows, giant fun fair, food and drink stalls, balloon glows, fireworks and of course, Hot Air
Balloons! You can get your tickets at Skiddle.com. Tickets £2.75, Under 1m free.
Kettering Rd, Northampton, NN1 4LG OfficialNorthamptonBalloonFestival
www.thenorthamptonballoonfestival.co.uk
CUDDLES @ WLGV
July and August 2023 at Whilton Locks Garden Village
It’s super fun for all ages – do you fancy a scary spider or something more cuddly? It’s a fully hands-on, funvevent – but it’s safe too! Cuddle sessions cost £8.99, per Child/Participant, £7.99 accompanying Adult/ Guardian. (Including tea/coffee and biscuit for adults and squash and biscuit.) Online booking essential to secure your place.
Whilton Locks, Whilton, Northants, NN11 2NH
Tel: 01327 843 100 Whilton Locks Garden Village
www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com
INFINI-TEA AND BEYOND
23rd August 2023 at Whilton Locks Garden Village
Kids will receive a make your own forky kit as a table activity. Settle down and enjoy the scrumptious show with this stellar line up: Adult (£4.99): Lotso Scone with jam and clotted
cream, with a choice of hot drinks. Kids (£9.99): Cloud Sandwiches – cheese, ham, jam, Bullseye’s Cheese Puffs, decorate your own Potato Head Cupcake. Book your ticket on their website. Lots of other great activities over the summer at WLGV, including Dino/Fairy House making, Dinocorn Afternoon Tea and more. Check out the website for more information. Whilton Locks, Whilton, Northants, NN11 2NH Tel: 01327 843 100 Whilton Locks Garden Village
www.whiltonlocksgardenvillage.com
CASTLE PLAY DAY
2th August 2023 from 11 am to 4 pm at Delepré Abbey
Join the Friends of Northampton Castle at Delepre Abbey at their Castle Play Day. Discover what life was like in the castle and medieval Northampton with lots of exciting activities!
Build a Lego Castle, play in the castle tent, complete castle jigsaws, dress up as a knight or a princess, colouring, Castle iPad apps, laptop adventures, Virtual Reality tour of the castle, medieval music and more. Included in the price of general admission. Adults £8, Under 18s free.
Delapre Abbey, London Rd, Northampton NN4 8AW
Tel: 01604 760817 DelepreAbbey.org
FEEL-GOOD FEST
5th August 2023 from 11am to 4 pm at New Street Park
The family-friendly festival will boast an array of enthusiasts showcasing their activities, hobbies, skills, passions and sports for visitors to discover more and have a go themselves! The park will be divided into Good-Vibe Zones; Performance, Creative, Active, and Feel-Good and will also feature food stalls, live music, dance and much more.
New Street Park, Daventry, NN11 4BS
www.daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk/feel-good-fest
HARPOLE SCARECROW FESTIVAL
9th to 10th of September from 12 pm to 5 pm at Harpole Village
The Harpole Scarecrow festival will celebrate its 25th year this September 9th & 10th.
This year they aim to raise funds for a variety of village charities and community projects. The aim is to provide residents and visitors with a weekend of simple traditional entertainment, which can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Harpole Village, Northants, NN7 4DH
HarpoleScarecrows
www.harpole-scarecrows.co.uk