Afternoon Tea & Live Music
Afternoon Tea with the ArtsBarn G&S Choir – Singing Songs from the Shows A lovely way to spend a summer afternoon – enjoy afternoon tea in our lakeside café while […]
HOURS: We are currently operating SUMMER opening times and our carpark is locked at 7pm.
WATERPLAY: Open everyday, except short closure on Monday mornings for cleaning.
IMPORTANT: Due to adverse temperatures this week, NO BBQs.
Afternoon Tea with the ArtsBarn G&S Choir – Singing Songs from the Shows A lovely way to spend a summer afternoon – enjoy afternoon tea in our lakeside café while […]
Join us for an inspiring watercolor class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush!
We’re delighted to welcome back Nick Penny, writer, musician, and lover of the natural world. Nick has delivered his popular talks and musical performances for us before, and this time […]
Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley!
Come along for these creative acrylic painting class where you can explore the techniques of this lovely medium!
Spend a relaxing morning at our nature reserve and learn how to create a summer vase or gorgeous bouquet with florist Catherine Elworthy.
Learn about Roman beliefs and traditions in this thoughtful, hands-on workshop exploring votive offerings - objects given to the gods as symbols of hope, gratitude, or healing. You’ll then be guided in sculpting your own meaningful clay piece, inspired by authentic Roman examples and their stories
This Summer Art Club is designed for children aged 7-12 years to learn new skills and techniques. In this session, we will create a flower meadow, exploring layering, pattern, collage and colour, resulting in a richly textured meadow scene.
Join our fun and family friendly jewellery-making class and create your own handmade jewellery piece using natural stones, dried flowers and resin. A wonderful activity for parents and children aged 10+ to enjoy together.
Join us for one of our summer workshops and create your very own tote bag. You will use ready cut stamps and lino blocks to print and create your own design. Supported by artist and printmaker Lizzie Ault, who will be providing her own hand cut blocks for you to use.
Join artist & tutor Lizzie Ault to create a set of hanging decorations or a garland inspired by summer. You’ll try foil embossing, a beautiful, relaxing craft inspired by folk art and seasonal themes. You’ll learn the basics and create your own embossed decoration to take home.
Discover more about the objects you’ve found, 300 years or older, with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox.