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 16th Dec 2024. 

Note - The 2025 Events listed may be subject to change and all trips/events dependant on vehicle and driver availability.

 

 

February 2025
23
Sunday
NTH AGM at 2:00pm
Our AGM will be held on Sunday 23rd February at Kettering WMC, Kettering Road. There will be a talk by Jess Nash - Talks From the Driver's Seat - as well as our normal reports.
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.
20
Sunday
John Sibley's Members Trip to Stratford
It will be Johns 80th Birthday and he has asked if we can take a bus to Stratford-on-Avon with him, so this will be a members trip on 154
26
Saturday
Delaine Heritage Open Day
We intend to return to this old established operator for their annual Heritage Bus Running Day. Delaine are Britain’s oldest bus operator established in 1890 and still a family business. The Delaine Museum will be open and there will be frequent bus rides available on vehicles from the Delaine heritage fleet as well as visiting buses. Admission charges will apply.
May 2025
4
Sunday
Northampton and Lamport Railway (Provisional)
We have been invited to attend a classic vehicle show at Brampton and Pitsford Station
5
Monday
Northampton and Lamport Railway (Provisional)
We have been invited to attend a classic vehicle show at Brampton and Pitsford Station
17
Saturday
Quorn and Woodhouse Bus and Train Spectacular
Supporting our friends at Leicester Transport Heritage Trust we will be running a bus to this popular event based at the Great Central Railway at Quorn and Woodhouse Station.
18
Sunday
Quorn and Woodhouse Bus and Train Spectacular
Supporting our friends at Leicester Transport Heritage Trust we will be running a bus to this popular event based at the Great Central Railway at Quorn and Woodhouse Station.
June 2025
8
Sunday
Fenland BusFest
We plan on taking a bus along to Whittlesey for this event, which has new organisers. There will be free bus services running to Ramsey Camp Car Show and Museum, Thorney Rural Museum, Peterborough Rail World and Holme Fen Airfield.
14
Saturday
Earls Barton Village Festival
As in previously years we will be running a shuttle service around the village via The Wickets. 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.
15
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.
22
Sunday
Long Buckby Classic Vehicle Show
A return visit to this event where we will be providing shuttle services and free 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? We will have a stand at the exhibition.
August 2025
6
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
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.
10
Sunday
The Big Bus Show
This major event takes place at Stonham Barns near Stowmarket and we have comitted to take a bus to support Jamie Vendy who organises the show
13
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
17
Sunday
Cotswold Barn Bus Rally
A new event last year based at Cotswold Barn near Moreton-in-Marsh with free rides around Cotswold villages and countryside.
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.
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.
October 2025
26
Sunday
Biggleswade Bus Rally
Supporting our Friends at the United Counties Preservation Group with running free bus services at the event