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Death of a Clown - Oundle Fringe Performance 

A Shakespearian tragi-comical history. The rise and fall of Will Kemp: a tale of two Wills... An event held as part of the Oundle Fringe Festival.

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on
4 Jul 2025
at
18:00 to 20:00
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The Manor House Murder; A Murder Mystery Evening 

Join us for an evening of murder, mystery and intrigue in this exciting new dinner/theatre experience at Lyveden.

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on
12 Jul 2025
at
18:30 to 21:30
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Monthly Guided Walk at Lyveden 

Join our Guided Walk leaders for a monthly social walk, beginning at Lyveden and then heading off into the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.

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on
13 Jul 2025
at
10:15 to 13:30
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Thomas Tresham and Elizabeth I - A Turbulent Relationship - History Talk 

Join volunteer Tony to learn all about the often fractious relationship between Thomas Tresham and Elizabeth I.

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on
14 Jul 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
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The Lyveden Plays Acting Workshop 

Join us for a short workshop based around the Lyveden plays, which lets you get personally acquainted with the Tresham family whilst learning the art of stagecraft.

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on
19 Jul to 20 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Starry Night needle felting 

Dive into the world of needle felting with Something Less Boring's enchanting Starry Night workshop.

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on
26 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
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Historical treasure hunt 

Solve the riddles and discover clues to Lyveden's past.

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on
28 Jul to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Camp Lyveden week one: Historical treasure hunt 

Join us as we venture back in time with a week jam packed with historical themed activities.

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on
28 Jul to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Outdoor Tuesday | Archaeological dig 

Play at being an archaeologist with the mock dig.

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on
29 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Outdoor Tuesday | Summer holidays 

Get outdoors and have fun this summer with meadow sweeping, pond dipping, archery and more.

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on
29 Jul to 26 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
+ 4 other dates or times
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Meet the Archaeologist 

Come and meet Georgina the archaeologist! Learn about her job and gets hands on with some history.

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on
30 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Craft Thursday | Make a shield 

Protect yourself on you make-believe adventures with a cardboard shield.

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on
31 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Stories in Fort Blanket 

Join one of our friendly volunteers for story time in the cosy setting of Fort Blanket.

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on
1 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
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Archaeology talk by Ben Donnelly-Symes 

Join Archaeology Curator Ben as he speaks about his work at the Archaeological Resource Centre for Northamptonshire, including with the Lyveden archive.

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on
1 Aug 2025
at
14:00 to 15:00
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Civil War living history weekend 

Join Lord John Robartes Regiment and step back in time to the Civil War.

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on
2 Aug to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Camp Lyveden week two: Expedition into the wild 

Head out into the wild and discover the creatures and plants that call Lyveden home.

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on
4 Aug to 9 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Mini beast safari | Outdoor Tuesday 

Go on a bug hunt to discover what lives in the different habitats at Lyveden.

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on
5 Aug to 12 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Nature amulets | Craft Thursday 

Use natural materials to make an talisman to protect you on your adventures.

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on
7 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
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Camp tales 

Gather around the (mock) campfire and join in with interactive stories.

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on
8 Aug to 22 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Foraging workshop 

Discover seasonal wild foods and learn to forage safely while still leaving plenty of Mother Earth's bounty for nature.

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on
9 Aug to 11 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 13:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Camp Lyveden week three: Campfire tales 

Gather round for stories, snacks and summer fun. This week is all about fireside tales, outdoor cooking and classic campsite crafts.

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on
11 Aug to 17 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Campfire cooking | Outdoor Tuesday 

Join us around the campfire for some tasty outdoor cooking.

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on
12 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
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Craft Thursday | Paint story stones 

Spin a yarn with your very own story stones.

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on
14 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
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Soundbathing Experience with Equanimity Yoga 

Enjoy a calming and relaxing after-hours soundbath in this led experience.

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on
15 Aug 2025
at
17:00 to 18:30
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Camp Lyveden week four: Discover an enchanted realm 

Step into a fantasy world of magic and wonder for week four of Camp Lyveden.

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on
18 Aug to 24 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Outdoor Tuesday | Pond Dipping 

Grab a net and discover the enchanted world of Lyveden’s moats.

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on
19 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
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Craft Thursday | Explorer’s Bookmark 

Every story is its own adventure, but losing your place? Not so fun.

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on
21 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
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Camp Lyveden week five: Homeward bound 

Summer’s winding down - time to celebrate your adventures and get ready for the journey home.

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on
23 Aug to 30 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Sketching at Lyveden 

Join us to Sketch in the Park at Lyveden, in this led workshop by Something Less Boring.

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on
23 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 14:00
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Outdoor Tuesday | Make a bug hotel 

Help look after your local bees and creepy crawly by making them a snuggly homy friends.

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on
26 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
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Crafty Thursday | Paper boat building 

Set your sails for home with your very own paper boat.

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on
28 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 15:30
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The Secret Garden - Outdoor Theatre by The Plandits 

Join us for a reimagined telling of this classic story by The Plandits. This outdoor theatre event is the perfect way to end the Summer.

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on
30 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 20:15
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Clay Conversations at Lyveden 

Join practitioner Ruth for a session of calming and mindful creativity, designed to support wellbeing and encourage personal empowerment.

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on
10 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
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Apple and Ale Fayre 

Join us a celebration of the fruitfulness of apple season.

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on
20 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Introduction to Watercolour day course 

Discover the fundamentals of watercolour painting with Something Less Boring.

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on
18 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00