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 28th Apr 2025. 

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

 

 

May 2025
10
Saturday
Eastfield and Abington Festival
We will be supporting this community event with a shuttle bus linking the venues.
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. Bus 267 (Saturday) and 778 (Sunday) will depart from Northampton Victoria Street at 0800 hours, Whitehills Bus Layby at 0810 hours and Market Harborough Square at 0845 hours and return from Quorn at 1630 hours.
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. Bus 267 (Saturday) and 778 (Sunday) will depart from Northampton Victoria Street at 0800 hours, Whitehills Bus Layby at 0810 hours and Market Harborough Square at 0845 hours and return from Quorn at 1630 hours.
June 2025
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.
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
6
Sunday
Cheltenham Classic Coaches
Cheltenham was once the hub of the Associated Motorways network based on the Black and White Coach Station. This event, being held at the Football Club celebrates the classic coaches that could be seen in ‘the old days’.
13
Sunday
Crick Scarecrow and Music Festival
A return visit to this village festival where we will provide bus rides to adjacent villages.
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. The bus will pick up in Northampton Victoria Street, Whitehills and Market Harborough.
10
Sunday
The Big Bus Show
We plan to take a bus to this event. It is held at Stonham Barns in Suffolk so would be a very long day. 2024 saw the event attract 109 entries and free bus services to Stowmarket, Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and Framlington as well as a Mystery Tour. An early start from Northampton.
10
Sunday
Oadby Motorfest
Supporting our friends at Leicester Heritage Trust we will be taking a bus to the Stoneygate Tram Shed and assisting with the shuttle service to the Oadby MotorFest. The bus will pick up in Northampton Victoria Street, Whitehills and Market Harborough
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.
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 a bus along and there will be a pick up at Northampton Victoria Street at 0800 returning from Biggleswade at 1630.
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
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.