Northamptonshire Day event zones
Northamptonshire Day 2026 features dedicated themed zones - designed to showcase the very best of our county!
Key Event Zones
Each zone offers unique experiences, activities, and attractions - allowing you to explore the beautiful old buildings, pathways and connected spaces within a convenient distance to the main stage area. It’s a day to embrace our county, explore, enjoy - and it is all completely free for you to come and visit!
Main stage
Live performances throughout the day featuring local musicians, bands and a special announcement from a local festival organiser, Radio partners co-hosting and broadcasting live
Food zone
Set before the stunning church, the driveway will be lined with some of Northamptonshire’s finest local food and drink stalls
Family zone
Interactive, kid-friendly entertainment for all ages to enjoy (plus, keep an eye out for the adorable alpacas nearby!)
Heritage zone
Living history exhibits, re-enactments, interactive traditional craft demonstrations and much more to bring the county’s history to life!
Culture and arts zone
Local art displays, pop-up performances, showcases, film archive screenings and hands-on workshops such as painting or clay modelling
Community zone
Meet the heroes and vehicles from our Emergency Services, alongside various stalls offering information on local volunteering, community initiatives and more
Business zone
The business zone connects Northamptonshire businesses with local residents, customers and future talent, showcasing services, careers and opportunities while celebrating the county’s business community
Active leisure zone
The active leisure zone celebrates Northamptonshire’s sporting and leisure opportunities
More special attractions
Heritage Buses
Heritage Buses running free throughout the day, offering families a unique opportunity to experience travel from a time gone by - with stops to additional sites at Northamptonshire Day - Wicksteed Park and Kettering Leisure Village
The Sealed Knot
Head over to Manor House gardens and immersive yourself amongst people dressed in period attire, with mini demonstrations, props and objects to interact with
The Alpacas
The Alpacas are back! Come and meet these adorable and friendly animals - and don’t forget to visit their friends the Shire Horses back in the Market Square!
Titan
Titan the robot will be out and about on the day to delight visitors - keep an eye out whilst exploring the different zones to meet him!
Pop-up Film House
With archive reels and showcase on a range of different themes - be sure to visit and see some of the oldest film material from Northamptonshire
The Yards
An enriching escape off the high street comprised of independent shops and eateries collaborating to offer visitors a range of intimate performances, plus there is a calm space located there too
Last updated 16 October 2026