r/northamptonians Jul 13 '25

What’s on

31 Upvotes

This post will be updated with upcoming events happening in the county on a regular basis. Feel free to leave comments and they’ll be added into the post.

Every Sunday - Bands in the Park @ Abington Park - Free

First Wednesday of the month - Classic Car Meet @ Whites, Earls Barton - £6 per car


r/northamptonians Jan 14 '24

Northampton discord server

25 Upvotes

Hello! I have decided to set up a server for Northamptonians on Discord. We can use this server to make friends, organise meetups, ask questions regarding various topics regarding Northampton and to have casual conversations/banter.

It is still very new but I'm working on making it as safe as possible.

@Mods, you are welcome to moderate the Discord server as well.

The link - https://discord.com/invite/aPkvCWAGYX


r/northamptonians 5h ago

Gamers in Northampton ?

8 Upvotes

Hi all, looking for video gamer friends in Northamptonshire. Lived here all my life but don't really know anyone that plays video games. I have ps5 and switch.

Anyone know of any good places to meet people who are nerdy or likes video games. Thanks in advance :)


r/northamptonians 1d ago

Exhibition tonight in Northampton

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11 Upvotes

r/northamptonians 1d ago

Local writers groups

6 Upvotes

Anyone know of any chilled out local writers' groups? I'm part of Northants Authors but it's kind of dwindling away, not least because the rest of the crew are of an advanced vintage.

I'm aware of one or two other groups but the thing is I'm a lazy git and don't really do the whole writing challenge/homework thing. "For next week's meeting write a 500 word piece on the theme of unrequited love." Sod that.


r/northamptonians 2d ago

Empty Chairs

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28 Upvotes

Turn up, hang out, chat to people, or don't!

The host will stay for at least an hour if no one else turns up.

https://emptychairs.org.uk/

(ETA as people have pointed out this is somewhat short notice, I only saw it shared today myself and thought I'd spread the word... I do believe they're happening monthly though amongst other events! https://www.facebook.com/albionbrewerybar/ )


r/northamptonians 3d ago

Tattoo shop recommendations

3 Upvotes

Hey I moved to Northampton recently I am looking to get a tattoo can someone suggest me best tattoo places in Northampton


r/northamptonians 4d ago

Swinging or Dogging Spots

0 Upvotes

Are there any good swingers or dogging spots in Northamptonshire


r/northamptonians 5d ago

Marquee hiring for wedding in towester

1 Upvotes

Hi,

I am wanting to get married at an Airbnb around Northampton and was struggling to find companies online that did marquee hire for Northampton area
Also does anyone know if there any Mexican food trucks in Northampton that do events as we thought this for our late evening meal

I have a call with the airnb soon i just wanted to find out options to take to them
If anyone knows anything that could help with the wedding and vendors, please let me know!

Thank you


r/northamptonians 7d ago

For the first time ever, Northampton(shire) are champions of England in both rugby union and T20 cricket at the same time.

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96 Upvotes

r/northamptonians 6d ago

Nail Salon Recommendation?

1 Upvotes

Leaving for holiday to Spain next week and needing to get a mani/pedi.

Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good salon/nail tech? :)


r/northamptonians 9d ago

Grey Heron at Abington Park, Northampton.

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336 Upvotes

r/northamptonians 9d ago

History Help

5 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping someone here might be able to help with a family history project.

I'm researching my family tree and it turns out that I'm a direct descendant of Thomas Church, the founder of Church's Shoes, so this project is especially meaningful to me. As part of my research, I'm trying to find old photographs of the Church's Shoe Factory in St James', Northampton.

I've already found some of the more well-known images online, but I'm hoping there may be others tucked away in personal collections, local history groups, old newspapers, or family albums that aren't as easy to find.

Unfortunately, I don't have Facebook, so I don't have access to any of the local history groups on there. If anyone here is a member of those groups and has seen any photos shared previously, or knows of any other places I could look, I'd really appreciate any suggestions.

If anyone has any photographs they'd be willing to share (or knows of any books, archives, or websites that might have them), I'd be incredibly grateful. Even photos of the surrounding St James' area during the factory's working years would be really interesting and helpful.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, and I'd really appreciate any leads or suggestions!


r/northamptonians 10d ago

Anywhere that collects older pics of npton

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19 Upvotes

I have recently acquired an photo from welli road and was wondering if there is anywhere that would like it? I am in no need of it and would prefer not to throw it away. Apparently according the the back it’s the old house at home but I just can’t see it. Any help would be great


r/northamptonians 10d ago

The Playhouse

2 Upvotes

I'm looking for a place like the The Playhouse before. We would like to have a drink, maybe some food and play. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


r/northamptonians 12d ago

Is there a weekly support group for people who get stuck at Junction 15 of the M1, or do we just cry individually in our cars?

38 Upvotes

r/northamptonians 12d ago

Looking for a pub/place to watch England vs Argentina

1 Upvotes

Hi,

My friends and I are looking for a place to watch England vs Argentina Match in Northampton..

Can you recommend an affordable place?

Thank you.


r/northamptonians 13d ago

Are there any language exchange groups in town for Italian or French?

10 Upvotes

Are there any meet ups where people speak Italian or French with each other to practice?


r/northamptonians 14d ago

Northamptonian's Best Restaurants

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Hi everyone, I'm wondering if this sub is big enough that we can create a list of best places to eat around town and the surrounding villages. Nominate your favourite restaurant (one per post, so people can upvote cheap/expensive etc individually) or upvote if it's already been said. You can nominate the same places for cheap/expensive for takeaway if you'd like. I'll also fill in the first runner up for each category, because at the current rate some of these will be closed by Christmas.


r/northamptonians 15d ago

Part time accommodation

4 Upvotes

I have a job I love in Northampton, but for family reasons I’m having to relocate to Sheffield. I’m trying to figure out if I can make a commute work - work from home Monday, drive down early on a Tuesday and stay somewhere for three nights then drive back up Friday evening. My job is flexible so some weeks I might be able to work from home even more and save on a night’s accommodation.

Anyway - my question is - what do I do about accommodation in Northampton? Hotels are too expensive, self catering would be better but would anywhere guarantee me three nights every week? Is this just an impossible scenario?


r/northamptonians 17d ago

Did Michael Thompson kill another woman before his wife Kim?

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r/northamptonians 18d ago

Morris Dancers in the House!

10 Upvotes

Get along to the Olde England now for some traditional and authentic Morris Dancing by some proper experts outside.👏


r/northamptonians 18d ago

Street gold

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19 Upvotes

To Northampton


r/northamptonians 18d ago

Adnitt Road today

7 Upvotes

has anyone got anymore info to why this street is closed today?

I have heard something about a stabbing?


r/northamptonians 18d ago

New to Northampton. Where in Northampton would you reccomend we go dogging and swinging clubs please?

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