11 Free Things To Do In Northants This Summer

We have reached the half way mark of the summer holidays but still have a few weeks left of entertaining the kids. Here are some free things to do in Northants this Summer.

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How The Canals Were Built At Stoke Bruerne

• When: 16th August
• Where: The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne, NN12 7SE
• More info: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/events/canal-events-canal-festivals/2025-08-16-how-the-canals-were-built

The Beach in Wellingborough

• When: All of August
• Where: Wellingborough town centre
• More info: https://www.wellingboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/the-beach/

Summer Trail

• When: All of August
• Where: Rushden Lakes
• More info: https://www.rushdenlakes.com/events/summer-trail

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Things To Do In Northamptonshire For Families

If you’ve hit Thursday and panic that you’ve got nothing planned for the weekend, then fear not!. Here is a one-stop guide to things to do in Northamptonshire with kids — packed with family days out in Northamptonshire that actually work in real life. You’ll find free things to do, indoor rainy-day backups, and easy outdoor wins like country parks and woods, plus a link to what’s on this week when you just need a ready-made plan.

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It’s A Bugs Life Exhibition

• When: Throughout Summer
• Where: Abington Park Museum
• More info: https://www.northamptonmuseums.com/directory-record/386/

Splash park

• When: Selected dates throughout Summer
• Where: The Embankment, Wellingborough
• More info: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/leisure-and-sports/swimming-pools/splash-park-embankment-wellingborough

Incredible Insects and Summer Bird Trail

• When: All of August
• Where: Summer Leys Visitor Centre, Hardwater Road, NN29 6TD
• More info: https://www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2025-07-31-summer-leys-adventure-trails

Magical Guests

• When: Every Saturday in August
• Where: The Grosvenor Centre, Northampton
• More info: https://www.grosvenorshoppingnorthampton.co.uk/whats_on/step-into-a-world-of-wonder-at-grosvenor-this-summer/

Pop in wednesdays

• When: Wednesdays in August
• Where: Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
• More info: https://www.northamptonmuseums.com/info/13/families/403/pop-wednesdays-1

Wonderful Wildflowers Trail

• When: Until 5th September
• Where: Canons Ashby
• More info:https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/leicestershire-northamptonshire/canons-ashby/events/036d7ea2-c765-409c-932e-37da065832f1

Local Country Parks

• When: Everyday (parking applies)
• Where: various locations
• More info: https://northantsfamilies.co.uk/country-parks-in-northamptonshire/

Active Families Fun Days

• When: Various dates
• Where: Various locations
• More info: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/news/north-northamptonshire-council-leads-free-fun-packed-active-families-fun-days-throughout

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The events listed in this guide are run by third-party organisers, and all details were correct at the time of publication, based on information from their official websites. However, changes or cancellations can happen at short notice. To avoid any disappointment, we recommend double-checking the event information on the official websites before making plans.