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 23rd Sept 2025. 

Note - Events listed may be subject to change and all trips/events dependant on vehicle and driver availability.

 

 

October 2025
5
Sunday
Derbyshire Bus and Train Festival
Based at the Peak Rail Station at Rowsley this event has come under new management since our last visit. Enjoy a bus trip around the local area or a train ride (fares apply) along Darley Dale. Bus 654 will leave Victoria Street, Northampton at 0800 hours, returning from the Peak Rail Station, Rowsley at 1600 hours
18
Saturday
Diwali
Once again we will be taking a bus along for the ‘Festival of Lights’ celebration in Northampton Town Centre.
19
Sunday
Autumn Leaves running day at Aldridge Transport Museum
It is a couple of years since with last visited this Museum so a welcome return for one of their running days. Bus 278 will leave Victoria Street, Northampton at 0800 hours, returning from Aldridge Transport Museum at 1600 hours.
November 2025
22
Saturday
Roade Transport Fair
The annual event organised by the 794 Group where we provide a shuttle service from Northampton. We will have a stand.
March 2026
22
Sunday
Grendon Daffodil Festival.
We will be sending a bus to do some short tours at this popular event.
April 2026
18
Saturday
Wellingborough Bus Rally and Running Day
Our first major event for 2026 - details nearer the time
19
Sunday
Wellingborough Bus Rally and Running Day
Our first major event for 2026 - details nearer the time
May 2026
10
Sunday
Northampton and Lamport Railway (Provisional date)
The railway hope to hold a classic vehicle event and we anticipate running buses in conjunction with the event.
16
Saturday
Corby Model Railway Show
We have been asked to run a shuttle service from Corby to this popular Show which is being held at Gretton Village Hall.
17
Sunday
Corby Model Railway Show
We have been asked to run a shuttle service from Corby to this popular Show which is being held at Gretton Village Hall.
June 2026
13
Saturday
Transport Day at Abington Park Museum
Our second major event of the year. We anticipate we will follow our established format with a selection of buses running short tours at frequent intervals.
July 2026
11
Saturday
Crick Scarecrow and Music Festival
We have been invited to return to this busy event and operate our free bus services from the surrounding villages.
12
Sunday
Crick Scarecrow and Music Festival
We have been invited to return to this busy event and operate our free bus services from the surrounding villages.