NTH Events Calendar

Listed below as a provisional list of events for 2026.

 

Please recheck at regular intervals if you are interested in any of the events as there may be changes that are beyond our control over the next few months or check the News Page.

 

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.

 

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 6th Jan 2026. 

 

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

The events shown below are constrained in number by the system, the rest of the dates will appear as I remove events as they are completed.

January 2026
24
Saturday
Wielka Orkiestra Swiatecznej Pomocy (Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity)
We have again been asked to support this annual charity event being held at Barratts Snooker, Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton. The charity has been running for over 30 years and traises money for medical charities in Poland.
February 2026
22
Sunday
2025/6 AGM from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
. This will be held at Kingsley Park Working Mens Club, Kettering Road, Northampton starting at 1400 hours. This is your chance to hear about our progress and activities in 2025, to elect your Committee and Trustees and generally have your say. Following the formal business of the day there will be a short interlude followed by a film and time to socialise with the Committee and other members.
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 - There will be a transport fair in the adjacent museum and we will be operating free bus services over former United Counties bus routes.
19
Sunday
Wellingborough Bus Rally and Running Day
Our first major event for 2026 - There will be a transport fair in the adjacent museum and we will be operating free bus services over former United Counties bus routes.
26
Sunday
Delaine Running Day
We plan to support the running day at this Heritage Collection showcasing the history of this well- known family business which has been operating from Bourne since 1890.
May 2026
9
Saturday
Eastfield and Headlands Community Festival
A return visit to this community event. As before, we will be running a free bus service linking participating venues.
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.
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.
13
Saturday
Earls Barton Village Festival
Our now annual visit to provide free rides and a shuttle service as part of the village activities.
27
Saturday
Stimpson Avenue Primary School Fete.
A return visit has been requested to support this school event and run a few free, local rides.
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.
18
Saturday
Roade Model Railway Show
We will be supporting this event with a vehicle on display and running short tours during the day.
August 2026
5
Wednesday
Wellingborough Beach
Our regular participation in the Town Council’s Beach and Splash Park provision for children with a free bus running between the two sites.
9
Sunday
The Big Bus Show
After our successful visit to this popular event in 2025 we are planning a return visit.
12
Wednesday
Wellingborough Beach
Our regular participation in the Town Council’s Beach and Splash Park provision for children with a free bus running between the two sites.
19
Wednesday
Wellingborough Beach
Our regular participation in the Town Council’s Beach and Splash Park provision for children with a free bus running between the two sites.
23
Sunday
Cotswold Barn
We hope to support this event again in 2026.
26
Wednesday
Wellingborough Beach
Our regular participation in the Town Council’s Beach and Splash Park provision for children with a free bus running between the two sites.
September 2026
12
Saturday
Daventry Heritage Buses
Our busiest event of the year, we have been invited back by Daventry Town Council to hold our bus event. There will also be a Foodies Market in the town that day.
13
Sunday
Wellingborough Heritage Buses (Provisional)
This year we took three buses along to the Celebrate Wellingborough event arranged by the Town Council. We have agreed to participate if the event is organised again next year.
19
Saturday
Northampton Heritage Days
The Heritage Open Days event will see buses running from George Row, Northampton to serve participating venues around the town and in nearby villages.
20
Sunday
Northampton Heritage Days
The Heritage Open Days event will see buses running from George Row, Northampton to serve participating venues around the town and in nearby villages.
October 2026
3
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.
4
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.
31
Saturday
Diwali
A date for your diary as one of our buses takes part in the celebration and parade for The Festival of Light
November 2026
21
Saturday
Roade Transport Fair
Our usual visit supporting our friends at the 794 Group. We plan on running our usual shuttle service to the venue from Northampton.