Emergency Services Day at Chester House Estate

If your little ones go through phases of being completely obsessed with fire engines, police cars or anything with flashing blue lights, this one is going straight in the diary.

Chester House Estate in Irchester is holding a free Emergency Services Family Fun Day on Saturday 5th September, running from 10am to 4pm, with a full day of hands-on activities celebrating the work of our local fire, police and ambulance services.

It’s a community-focused event designed to be fun and educational at the same time, with a festival-style atmosphere across the grounds. While the exact activities on the day are subject to availability, the idea is that families can explore, interact and learn more about the vital roles our emergency services play, all while enjoying the beautiful grounds of Chester House Estate.

Whether you’re local or just fancy a day out a bit further afield, it’s a lovely way to spend a September Saturday outdoors, support our community heroes, and let the kids get up close to the vehicles and equipment they usually only see whizzing past.

Emergency Services Day: The Details

• Date & time: Saturday 5th September, 10am to 4pm
• Location: Chester House Estate, Irchester, Northamptonshire
• Admission: Free entry, but advance ticket booking is required
• General parking: Claudius Way (postcode NN8 2DH)
• Blue Badge parking: Lime Avenue (postcode NN29 7EZ), valid Blue Badge required
• Accessibility: Fully accessible site
• Dogs: Welcome on leads
• Payment: Card only, no cash accepted on site

Tickets are limited, so it’s worth booking early if you don’t want to miss out. You can grab your free tickets directly through Chester House Estate.

Why It’s Worth The Trip

Chester House Estate is one of those places that works well for a full day out, not just a quick visit. There’s plenty of space to explore beyond the main event, and it’s a genuinely lovely spot to wander around if the kids need to burn off some energy afterwards. If you want more ideas for days out like this across the county, my guide to things to do in Northamptonshire for families is a good place to start.

And if you’d rather have events like this land straight in your inbox instead of hunting them down yourself, my weekly newsletter rounds up what’s on across Northamptonshire every week, including free and low-cost days out like this one.

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