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Craft Fair

Saturday 7 July

11am-5pm

Abington Park Museum

An ideal opportunity to choose that special gift for friends and family from a wide selection of artisan crafts from artwork and jewellery to handmade clothing, ceramics and cards.

Free admission

Stallholders: Stall prices start from £25.
For an application download the booking form and conditions for stallholders:

• Booking information for stallholders

 

Autumn Food Fair

Saturday 22 September
1-5pm
Abington Park Museum

Our sixth food fair at Abington Park Museum is still one of the few food fairs in the region to have free admission for the public. Come along and discover new flavours and indulge in some tasty autumnal treats.
Free admission
Stallholders – stall prices start at £30
For an application form call 01604 838111 or email museums@northampton.gov.uk

Kinky Boots: The Northamptonshire Story -

Saturday 22 September - the details for this event have been changed
10am–12.30pm
Court Room of The Guildhall
Join us in a celebration of the Kinky Boots story and its roots in the Northamptonshire boot and shoe industry.
Hear Steve Pateman’s incredible story of turning the family business around, finding international fame and where it took him next. He will be joined by our Senior Shoe Curator and guests who will explore how this international story has its roots in the local boot and shoe trade and how kinky boots are created. There will also be a special display of original kinky boots from the film.
£15
Includes an exclusive discount on tickets for Kinky Boots
The Musical at Royal & Derngate.
Full details available on booking.
Light refreshments are included in the ticket price.
Ring 01604 838110 Thursday to Sunday 1-5pm or book online

An Evening of Gin - sold out

Saturday 29 September
7-9pm
Abington Park Museum
Come to Abington Park Museum for all things gin! A gin and tonic will be served upon arrival, and attendees will get straight into learning about the history of the spirit and how it is distilled. Six different gins will then be sampled with notes on each, before tasting gins paired with their perfect tonics. After sampling, you will learn how to make the perfect G&T, including the important extras such as which garnishes work with different gins, and how to pair foods for entertaining. This two hour event will be hosted by Quentin Neville, owner and distiller from Northampton’s Phipps Brewery and Artisan Blending Limited. Quentin’s own gins will be available for purchase on the evening.
Alcohol will be consumed at this event and participants should arrange a taxi or alternative transport. Please drink responsibly. Over 18s only.
£30 per person
Ring 01604 838110 Thursday to Sunday 1-5pm or book online

Japanese Cooking Workshop

Sunday 30 September
1-3.30pm
Abington Park Museum
Learn how to make Japanese food in this two-hour workshop and tasting session from Yuko Nakayama. Yuko has lived in the UK for the past 10 years and creates authentic Japanese dinner parties in peoples’ homes through her unique Japanese home dining service, Omotenashi Dining. Yuko prepares home-cooked Japanese food, showing there is much more to Japanese cuisine than sushi. The menu is designed around the current season as seasonality and freshness are
key to Japanese food.
Four items will be prepared and may include dishes such as spinach with creamy walnut tofu sauce and pan-fried salmon marinated in rice vinegar, but may vary depending on ingredient availability.
Throughout the workshop attendees will also be introduced to aspects of Japanese culture, including the significance placed on how the food looks as well as how it tastes.
Suitable for ages 16 and over.
After booking, you will be informed of a list of basic utensils to bring.
Please note that whilst we can cater for some food intolerances, due to the nature of the food being prepared this workshop may not be suitable for everyone. If you have a specific intolerance or queries please contact the museum in advance of booking.
£35 per ticket (price includes all ingredients)
Ring  01604 838110 Thursday to Sunday 1-5pm or book online



Christmas Fair

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 November
11am-4pm
Abington Park Museum

Now in its seventh year, this very popular Christmas Fair includes artisan producers and crafters offering gifts, decorations and festive food and drink.
Free admission
Stallholders – stall prices start at £30
For an application form call 01604 838111 or email museums@northampton.gov.uk

Mailing list

If you would like to know about future exhibitions, events and workshops please email museums@northampton.gov.uk with your details and we will add you to our mailing list. Please state any preferences you may have e.g. art, history or general. All information will be kept confidential and used only by the museum.