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 13th Aug 2025. 

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

 

 

August 2025
17
Sunday
Cotswold Barn Bus Rally
A new event last year based at the Cotswold Barn at Longborough near Moreton-in-Marsh with free rides around Cotswold villages and countryside. We will be taking 260. More details nearer the date.
20
Wednesday
Wellingborough Beach
Our now usual provision of a shuttle service from the Town Centre to the Embankment. There may be some changes to the run this year as road construction is planned to the Stanton Cross development
27
Wednesday
Wellingborough Beach
Our now usual provision of a shuttle service from the Town Centre to the Embankment. There may be some changes to the run this year as road construction is planned to the Stanton Cross development
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.
14
Sunday
Biggleswade Bus Rally
Following the success of the event last year, a revised date has been selected for today. We will be sending 260 along and there will be a pick-up at Northampton Victoria Street at 0800 hours returning from Biggleswade at 1630 hours.
14
Sunday
Wellingborough Heritage Venues
We have been approached with a view to running a bus link to local venues of interest. More details in due course.
20
Saturday
Northampton Heritage Buses
We will be returning to George Row for the Heritage weekend and providing a variety of services from to participating venues in Northampton and surrounding villages. There may also be a local route based on Towcester on Saturday 20th.
21
Sunday
Northampton Heritage Buses
We will be returning to George Row for the Heritage weekend and providing a variety of services from to participating venues in Northampton and surrounding villages. There may also be a local route based on Towcester on Saturday 20th.
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.
19
Sunday
Autumn Leaves running day at Aldridge Transport Museum
A little while since we have visited this museum near Walsall. Today is there autumn running day.
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.
June 2026
13
Saturday
Transport Day at Abington Park Museum
Our second major event of the year - more details nearer the time