Heritage Open Days - History of the Great Fire
Schedule
Sat Sep 13 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Guildhall, St Giles Square, NN1 1DE Northampton, United Kingdom | Northampton, EN
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🔥We're looking forward to welcoming you to the Guildhall for our FREE Heritage Open Days event, when we'll bring the history of the Great Fire of Northampton to life!🕯Watch key moments from 1675 re-enacted by the Mystery Tours team across the stunning Victorian Guildhall – including the Great Hall and original Court Room.
🧑🏫 Explore a special display detailing the devastating day that saw 750 of the town’s 800 buildings destroyed.
🏛️ Visit the Mayor’s Parlour to meet the Mayor of Northampton and learn about our civic past.
🚶♀️ Plus, enjoy a guided walking tour with local historian Ruth Thomas, diving even deeper into the story of the Great Fire. Please book your place at the link below.
📱 Don’t miss the virtual trail on the Explore Northampton App – Start at St Mary's Street (NN1 2RN) and experience a 30-minute interactive walk through the history of the fire.
🔥Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/3khz9dcj
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Where is it happening?
The Guildhall, St Giles Square, NN1 1DE Northampton, United Kingdom, The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
