Transport and visitor information
The event runs from 10am to 5pm. This is a free event for the county to enjoy.
Activities will take place in and around Sheep Street and the Market Place, with a Main Stage programmed by Roseshire Festival. Heritage buses will run throughout the day offering free rides to visitors that stop off at Wicksteed Park and Kettering Leisure Village throughout the day - with each of these locations offering their own attractions as part of the day.
Getting there - by car, bus, train or bicycle
Car parking is available in town. The closest public car parks to Northamptonshire Day include:
- London Road, NN15 7QA - less than 5-minute walk
- Commercial Road, NN16 8DQ - 5-minute walk
- Wadcroft, NN16 8TH - 5-minute walk
- Queen Street, NN16 0BZ - less than 10-minute walk
- School Lane, NN16 0DH - 10-minute walk
There is also a large, privately operated multi-storey car park at Newlands Shopping Centre, NN16 8DP.
All car parks are free on Sunday.
There are a limited number of blue badge parking spaces in the car parks noted above.
Normal bus services will continue to run during the day.
The Heritage Buses are there as an attraction as part of the day’s activities and will only operate between locations relevant to Northamptonshire Day.
All regular Sunday bus services will continue to run as normal.
The event is conveniently located in and around Sheep Street and the Market Place, around a ten-minute walk from the train station via Station Road.
If you are planning to cycle into town, view details on suitable locations to secure your bike.
There is a road closure in place from Market Street to Sheep Street which is highlighted on the event map where no vehicles will be able to access during the event.
For pick ups/drop offs there is a convenient turning at the top of Market Street and Horse Market - however there is no parking permitted in this area as it is used by buses and taxis - so visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and schedule the best location and time to make it as easy and efficient for their driver as possible.
Accessibility
Please find full information on the dedicated accessibility page.
General information
Food and drink will be available on the day - visit the event’s Food & Drink zone in front of St. Peter & St. Paul Church to discover some of the very best tastes of Northamptonshire! Around Market Square and nearby event zones, high street food businesses are also supporting the event and you’ll be able to visit them too!
Dogs on a lead are welcome - visitors are reminded if they bring their dog to also bring poo bags and to avoid large crowded areas with their dogs - avoiding the animals becoming stressed or at risk of loud noises and high footfall areas.
Please dress for the weather. If the weather is bad, whilst most event spaces are under or near to some form of cover, outdoor spaces will not be fully covered. We have access to Cornmarket Hall in the Swimming Pool car park between 1pm to 5pm and if conditions are bad some attractions may also be moved in there.
First aid will also be available during the event - first aid support will be provided on the day by MediSec. The first aid location can be viewed on the event map - located in the building to the right of Kino Lounge.
If you become separated from your child or group please notify a member of event staff in high vis jackets immediately.
Similarly, if you lose something on the day, please contact a member of event staff who will check with our lost and found area.
The event will also include photographers who will be capturing images and video content on the day. If you do not wish to be included in this, please speak with a member of staff on the day.
Last updated 19 October 2026