WHATS NEW IN JUNE 

GUIDED WELLNESS WALKS AT EVENLEY WOOD GARDEN 

Evenley Wood Garden have set up adult only mindful walks, now running every Wedesday during term time and on the last Sunday of the month. Walks begin before the garden is open for its usual day.

Further details available here: https://www.evenleywoodgarden.co.uk/wellness-wednesdays/ 

NEW EXHIBITION AT SILVERSTONE MUSEUM - 100 YEARS OF LE MANS 

Visitors to the museum during Half Term will have enjoyed a preview of the museum’s newest exhibition, celebrating 100 years of Le Mans.

For more information please visit: https://www.silverstonemuseum.co.uk/

NEW RIDE AT WICKSTEED PARK - THE GARDEN WHEEL

Wicksteed Park opened a new ride in May - The Garden Wheel - with elegant gondolas offering panoramic views over the landscaped parkland down to the lakes and beyond. Reach new heights and see Kettering from a whole new perspective! More information here: https://wicksteedpark.org

NEW BATTLE OF NORTHAMPTON INFORMATION BOARDS AT DELAPRE ABBEY

Delapré Abbey recently hosted a day of activities to celebrate the launch of new information boards marking the site of the 1460 Battle of Northampton, presented in partnership with the Northamptonshire Battlefield Society, transporting visitors back to the historic battle. To find out more and visit the Abbey, visit delapreabbey.org. 

SUMMER COMEDY FESTIVAL IN NORTHAMPTON 

The Northampton BID are partnering with Comedy Crate to bring a festival of comedy to Northampton from June 28th for one month.

Full details available here: https://www.thecomedycrate.com/festival-2023

BOUGHTON HOUSE HISTORIC POND RESTORATION

Boughton Estate has started work on the restoration of a historic pond on the estate, bringing it back to its former glory and enhancing the surrounding natural environment. Star Pond forms part of the illustrious history of the gardens at Boughton stretching back to the 17th Century. Dating back to Ralph, 1st Duke of Montagu (1638-1709), the gardens at Boughton are thought to have been inspired by those of Louis XIV and the Palace of Versailles, where Ralph was court ambassador. Star Pond was created by Ralph’s son, 2nd Duke of Montagu, and is one of many water features at Boughton.

More information here: https://www.boughtonhouse.co.uk/star-pond-official-release/

LAMPORT HALL NEWS

Lamport’s new visitor welcome centre, cafe and gift shop are now open. The team have also developed new school programmes and wedding packages, as well as opening the Corner House accommodation and restoring the library and high room. For more information visit: https://www.lamporthall.co.uk/ 

CANOE 2 Practice and Play for £5

Canoe2 are running a £5 Paddleboard Practice and Play evening this Thursday June 8th.

https://www.canoe2.co.uk/

ADRENALINE ALLEY WELCOMES LUCKY EUROPE TOUR TO CORBY, JUNE 10TH

Visit Adrenaline Alley on the afternoon of June 10th to ride with Chris Farris, Jayden Sharman, Revin Cachat, Becca Ortiz and James Gellatly.

More information: https://www.adrenalinealley.co.uk

ROCKINGHAM CASTLE JOUSTING

In June, Rockingham Castle will host a Teddy Bear’s picnic on 11th and the Knights of Nottingham’s medieval jousting display on 18th.

More information here: https://www.rockinghamcastle.com/

CHESTER HOUSE ESTATE ROMAN FESTIVAL

A free to enter two-day Roman Festival, organised in partnership with the University of Leicester’s Heritage Hub, will take place on Saturday 24 and Sunday, 25 June. The event will include Roman-style military demonstrations, pottery and craft demonstrations, and Roman themed stalls and craft activities from a host of different heritage organisations. The festival also offers the opportunity to see an excavation in progress and ask questions of the experts. https://chesterhouseestate.org

THE HOLIDAY INN AT CORBY / KETTERING A43 OPENS NEW WOODLANDS ATTRACTION - JULY 15

Looking forward, the Holiday Inn Corby / Kettering A43 is close to completing a new leisure and adventure area within the grounds of the hotel. The redeveloped woodlands area will feature an 18-hole adventure golf course and aerial high ropes; a great new addition for hotel guests. Please enquire to [email protected] for further information, the new facility opens on July 15th.