NTH Events Calendar

Listed below are the first list of provisional events for 2025. We have the increasing cost of running the vehicles at these events, so any donations to allow us to store, maintain and run them would be most gratefully received, plus we can get Gift Aid on most donations which increases any donation by 25%. Please use any of the donation links on the various pages of our web site, thank you.

 

As part of our Charity status, we participate in community events and educational visits to schools. We also try and support other preservation groups who, in turn, support NTH. In many of these instances we will have a sales and information stand. These activities will not be considered to be members outings and will not, generally, carry passengers to or from the venues. There are many reasons for this not least that the bus will often be loaded with stock and will need to be at the event long before the public are admitted so that the stall can be setup. We cannot have unnecessary visitors where we keep the buses and it is often not practical to run into Northampton to collect passengers as this adds time onto the day. These are already long days for our helpers and adding another couple of hours onto their day is not conducive to encouraging volunteers! It has been suggested that we also run another bus for members but this will then require another driver and conductor and also increase our costs and may mean attending the event and promoting NTH is no longer viable.     

 

For event trips the bus will normally pick up from Victoria Street, Northampton and return there at the end of the day. Departure and anticipated return times (unless shown in the event below) will be notified nearer to the date once details are finalised. Remember that some of the trips will involve entrance charges and we do not include these.

If you are interested in joining us on any of the days below please let us know, preferably by email to NTHeritage@talktalk.net or by text to 07816 676 175. Remember to say who you are and which trip you want to come on. Details will then be confirmed to you a short while before the event date.

When attending a trip, please remember to bring your Membership card with you or you may be denied travel. Please have it ready to show the conductor when you board.

 

We regret that we are unable to carry dogs on our vehicles except for registered assistance dogs.

 

Please note that all trips are subject to availability of the vehicle(s) and being able to provide a crew for the bus(es).

 

We look forward to seeing you.

 

All Dates subject to confirmation nearer the time, but below are the events that we have planned for

Events updated 24th Nov 2024.  Note - The 2025 Events listed currently are provisional

 

 

December 2024
15
Sunday
Northampton Trams
We will be running buses over the Tram routes to mark the withdrawal of trams on this date in 1934. First departures from the Drapery Bay 17 at 10.30 hours.
April 2025
12
Saturday
Wellingborough Bus Rally and Running Day
We will again be organising this popular bus event. More details in due course.
13
Sunday
Wellingborough Bus Rally and Running Day
We will again be organising this popular bus event. More details in due course.
June 2025
8
Sunday
Fenland BusFest
We plan on taking a bus along to Whittlesey for this event, which has new organisers.
14
Saturday
Earls Barton Village Festival
As in previously years we will be running a shuttle service around the village. Why not pop along and see us?
14
Saturday
Transport Day at Abington Park
A return to this popular Museum event where we will be running free, short rides.
July 2025
19
Saturday
Roade Model Railway Show
We plan on taking a bus along to this event at Roade Village Hall and operating some free, local, short rides. Why not come along and see us – and the model railways?
August 2025
10
Sunday
Oadby MotorFest
Supporting our friends at Leicester Transport Heritage Trust we will be taking a bus to the Stoneygate Tram Shed and assisting with the shuttle service to the Oadby MotorFest.
September 2025
13
Saturday
Daventry Heritage Buses
This very popular event will see a selection of buses operating frequent services on traditional routes from the town. There will be a bus to and from Northampton for the event.
20
Saturday
Northampton Heritage Buses
Although still subject to confirmation we hope to be running a variety of services from George Row to participating venues.
21
Sunday
Northampton Heritage Buses
Although still subject to confirmation we hope to be running a variety of services from George Row to participating venues.