Family Days Out

Where can I take the kids during lockdown?

Yep, we’re feeling it too. We’ve been locked down during a dark, dank month and yet we still have children who need fresh air and exercise. Calling all options: now is the time to present yourselves.
Half term bangers.

With Halloween round the corner it's nearly time for the little darlings to be back home for a whole week. Yippee... But fear not, Northants is bursting with fun activities and things to do to keep the kids happy this half term. It'll be a scream. Mwahahahaha!
Muddy visits Delapré Abbey

A stately, honey-hued landmark at the heart of the county town, Delapré Abbey is a secret treasure trove of art, history, intrigue and scandal with 500 acres of parkland and gardens to explore.
What’s on this week near you

Mon 10 - Sun 16 August: Super-cool foodie pop-ups, art exhibitions, outdoor movies and theatre and some blushingly large sticks. It's all happening near you this week.
8 brilliant bike rides in Northants

Seasoned pro or one of the thousands who opted to get on their bikes during lockdown, we've tested some great local rides to give those glutes a workout.
Top 10 prettiest picnic spots in Northants

Ain't no picnic like a Muddy picnic and with lashings of whipped cream on our strawbs all we need is the softest grass and the prettiest view. Here's our pick of the top ten spots in Northants. Did somebody say cocktail sausage?
8 of the best waterside walks in Northants

We're blessed in Northants with more than our fair share of gorgeous waterways, from rivers and canals to natural lakes, reservoirs and rejuvenated quarries, so take your pick from these 8 lovely rural walks. What are you waiting for? The world's your freshwater crayfish.
25 fun things to keep the kids entertained this summer

Schooools out for.... erm... ever it feels like, but at least we can sack off homeschool and do some some fun stuff. Here's 25 fab ideas to keep the little ones off their screens. For a bit.
What’s on outdoors (yes, really!)

The time has finally come to put on some real clothes (joggers don't count, sorry) and have some fun in the fresh air - at a social distance, of course.
Snowdrops everywhere!

They're coming out! The loveliest places to catch winter snowdrops across Northants and beyond over the next few weeks.