8 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.
Also check out: Things To Do In Northamptonshire For Families This Summer
The Beach in Wellingborough
- When: All of August
- Where: Wellingborough town centre
- More info: https://northantsfamilies.co.uk/the-beach-is-back-in-wellingborough-this-august-and-its-completely-free/
Free Family Sports Roadshows
- When: 23 Jul (Northampton), 24 Jul (Daventry), 19 Aug (Brackley), 21 Aug (Towcester)
- Where: As above
- More info: https://northantsfamilies.co.uk/free-family-sports-roadshows-are-touring-west-northants-this-summer/
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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.
Roman fest
- When: 25th –26th July
- Where: Chester House
- More info: https://northantsfamilies.co.uk/roman-fest-2026-at-chester-house-estate-free-family-event-in-northamptonshire/
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
Summer Big Day In at Swansgate Shopping Centre
- When: Saturday 8th August
- Where: Swansgate Shopping Centre, Wellingborough
- More info: https://northantsfamilies.co.uk/summer-big-day-in-at-swansgate-shopping-centre-wellingborough/
Bands In The Park
- When: All of August
- Where: Every Sun + Bank Hol Mon until 27 Sep
- More info: https://northantsfamilies.co.uk/bands-in-the-park-2026-free-live-music-every-sunday-at-abington-park-northampton/
Rushden Lakes Beach
- When: Until 31st August
- Where: Rushden Lakes
- More info: https://northantsfamilies.co.uk/rushden-lakes-beach-is-back-for-summer-2026/
Local Country Parks
- When: Everyday (parking applies)
- Where: various locations
- More info: https://northantsfamilies.co.uk/country-parks-in-northamptonshire/
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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.
