Friends of Northampton Castle

31/12/2025

Northampton was once one of the most prominent Norman castles in England 🏰

Very little remains of it now but in October, a heritage park and trail opened to mark where the castle once stood.

Hear about its past significance and plans to educate future generations on BBC Sounds 🔗

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

25/11/2025

Northampton was one of the most prominent Norman castles in England but was demolished by the Victorians 🏰

A new heritage park opened in October which includes a walking trail following the footprint of the castle.

Hear about its past significance and plans to educate future generations on BBC Sounds 🔗

15/10/2025

Our community Heritage Park officially opens on Saturday 18th October with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 am! Thank you to West Northamptonshire Council for organising the event! 🥳
All local charities & organisations are offering fun activities and refreshments to help you all enjoy the day! 🤩

See below 👇 a map of Spring Boroughs estate so you don’t miss any of the free exciting things being put on for you in the community to celebrate the opening of the park. 🏞️🛝

08/10/2025

Join us at Delapré Abbey every Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday between 11am and 4pm to explore the site's rich and turbulent history!

⌛ Over 900 years worth of history
✋ Interactive displays to learn about the Abbey's past
🌷 A Walled Garden, with greenhouses full of seasonal produce
🏛️ Stunning architecture from a range of time periods

🔗To book your general admission tickets, please visit https://bit.ly/46uQwWx

08/10/2025

For old friends and new.

Our community Heritage Park officially opens on Saturday 18th October with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 am! Thank you to West Northamptonshire Council for organising the event! 🥳
All local charities & organisations are offering fun activities and refreshments to help you all enjoy the day! 🤩

See below 👇 a map of Spring Boroughs estate so you don’t miss any of the free exciting things being put on for you in the community to celebrate the opening of the park. 🏞️🛝

24/09/2025

To mark the Great Fire of Northampton's 350th anniversary, Northampton Film Festival used its space, The Creative Place (the world's smallest arts centre!) t...