Northampton Town BID

19/08/2024

We’re delighted to be working with Northamptonshire Police on Operation Workforce - which follows a recent visit to the town centre from Acting Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone.

During the visit we were able to facilitate meetings with several town centre business owners who shared their experiences and highlighted areas of concern.

As a result we are now seeing direct action from Northamptonshire OPFCC and Northamptonshire Police to help make our town centre a better place to live, work and visit.

19/08/2024

Beetlejuice BeetleJUICE?

Joining us for the return of the mischievous demon? Why not pre-book a delicious BeetleJUICE cocktail (or mocktail) to enjoy during the screening? This apple syrup, vodka and lemonade treat also features a sweet snake and black sugar crystals - and of course, a black and white striped paper straw.

Pre-book when you book your tickets, or buy at the bar when you arrive.

19/08/2024

Mae Stephens will headline the Northampton Music Festival which returns next month.

19/08/2024

🎨🐘 ELMER AND FRIENDS: THE COLOURFUL WORLD OF DAVID MCKEE 🐘🎨

📅 On until 8 September 📅
📍 Northampton Museum & Art Gallery 📍

Free Entry

✨ Step into a magical world where Elmer, Mr Benn, and Bernard come to life! 🌟 Dive into the colorful universe of David McKee with original paintings, storyboards, illustrations, films, and interactive fun! 🎨📚✨

This exhibition, brought to you by Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books, is perfect for both big and little kids. Come along and let your imagination run wild as you discover the beloved characters of David McKee! 🌈🖌️

👉 Don't miss out on this enchanting experience – it's the perfect family day out! See you there! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💕

19/08/2024

Montys are CLOSED today but our SALE will continue tomorrow morning at 9am

For all the Dr Who fans out there a picture of Patrick’s garden with a Dalek invasion and the Dr’s Tardis providing a safe haven for him.

19/08/2024

19/08/2024

Demolition work is being carried out by the owner of former Balloon Bar in Bridge Street, Northampton, ahead of the tribunal deadline of 6 September to address the safety issues with the building.

Once the demolition work has been carried out and the area has been made safe again, Bridge Street will be reopened to traffic.

This is a complex demolition and we have weekly meetings on site so that we can regularly monitor the work, which at present, is on track to meet the deadline.

We would like to thank all businesses, residents and road users for their patience during this time.

19/08/2024

We are delighted to be welcoming Northamptonshire OPFCC Danielle Stone as our guest speaker at the next BID Business Networking evening.

The event, to be held at Mercure Hotel Northampton from 5.30 pm on Tuesday, 17 September, will focus on town centre crime - with Danielle outlining her vision for how Northamptonshire Police can support businesses affected by issues including shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

Everyone attending will have the opportunity to ask questions, share their concerns and find out more about what is being done to make our town centre a better place to work, shop and live.

Businesses will have the chance to network and discuss the latest developments in the town, including the much-anticipated reopening of the Market Square.

The event is free to attend. To secure your place, visit

Hear from Danielle Stone, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire on her plans to tackle town centre crime...

16/08/2024

A Northampton town centre road will be closed for two Sundays in the next couple of weeks, as resurfacing works have been brought forward ahead of the Men’s Tour of Britain cycling race.

16/08/2024

The Amazing Northampton Run is returning to the town on Sunday, September 15, with the race starting at 9.30am. This event comprises a half-marathon taking in the heritage, history and sporting offer of the town, along with relay and three-mile races.

Last year, we saw a huge increase in footfall in the town centre and surrounding areas as a result of the event taking place, not just in terms of runners, but through their supporters and family.

The BID is providing financial support to this event and has access to the finishing straight. If your business would like an external banner created to display in this prominent position get in touch by emailing [email protected].

15/08/2024

Heritage Open Days, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, returns in September with many events arranged across West Northamptonshire.�Heritage Open Days is a once-a-year opportunity to explore some of the area’s unique historic buildings and sites.

Businesses are being urged to create spectacular window displays charting the history of their buildings and the town centre as part of Heritage Open Days. We are grateful to have been donated a trophy previously won by Thomas Love - a well-known retailer in the town who was much loved for his extraordinary displays of fresh fish and game.

The BID is planning on awarding the trophy to a business that produces the window display that gets the most ‘likes’ in a gallery to be posted on our page in early September.

If you are interested in taking part in the shop window competition, please email [email protected] for more details.

14/08/2024

Northampton Music Festival 24 will take place on Sunday, 8 September.

Stages will be located across the town centre, all featuring performances from some of the town’s best-loved local artists.

Northampton BID is a proud sponsor of Northampton Music Festival.

13/08/2024

13/08/2024

Northampton will host the penultimate stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain on Saturday, 7 September.

More than 150 riders are expected to take part, with the event being shown live on ITV 4.

We are looking to work with businesses who wish to run offers, promotions and activities for the Northampton leg of the Tour of Britain.

Get in touch by emailing [email protected] if you have something you would like us to support with and we can share it with colleagues in the event’s marketing and comms group to promote on a wider scale.

08/08/2024

Thank you to all at Northamptonshire Police for ensuring last night passed off peacefully, with businesses and residents kept safe throughout.

Northamptonshire OPFCC

07/08/2024

This feels particularly apt tonight.

05/08/2024

Join us in celebrating the official grand opening of the revitalised Northampton Market Square on 19 & 20 October 🎉🎊🎈

There will be a lot of fun activities for all, including creative musical and cultural performances, historic and heritage exhibitions, and amazing food and drink from local businesses and vendors.

More info in the comment 👇

05/08/2024

02/08/2024

01/08/2024

Always look up.

We really are blessed with some stunning buildings, and the sunshine is making them look absolutely incredible today.

26/07/2024

Tomorrow evening our festival with Northampton Town BID ends with a brilliant double header at Cheyne Walk Club. There are still a few tickets left and we'd love to finish the fest off with a sell out. It's also a 6pm start so you can still go and have your Saturday night after the show. What was that? Where do I get my tickets? You can get them here: www.thecomedycrate.com/northamptontickets/cheynejuly

26/07/2024

Looking good, smelling fresh!

in has had a glow-up and it’s looking gorgeous!

The shop will continue to offer The Perfume Shop’s signature expert fragrance consultations, complimentary gift wrapping and a recycling service where customers can drop off used perfume bottles to receive 15 percent off their next purchase.

Store manager Leanne said: “Our expert team is eager to provide personalised consultations and introduce the latest perfume collections in our new space.

“We’re committed to delivering an exceptional shopping experience with unique services and sustainable practices that show our dedication to both our customers and the environment.”

26/07/2024

Historic and cultural sites across Northamptonshire are invited to take part in this year’s Heritage Open Days, which will take place between 6 and 15 September.

Venues such as stately homes, buildings of historic interest, museums, places of worship, and archaeological sites can now register to participate in Heritage Open Days, which is England’s largest annual festival of history and culture.
The festival offers the public free entry to places that might normally be closed or have an entrance fee, and where admission is charged, venues will offer something new to see, with many connected by Northampton Transport Heritage buses’ free hop-on hop-off service.

West Northamptonshire Council is an official promoter of the event and a list of all participating attractions and events can be found on the Council website, which will be updated regularly as more attractions register.

Events will include a film of Northampton’s evolving Market Square, a student showcase of Northampton’s rich heritage, and fun runners getting into the heritage spirit. More details will be revealed shortly on the WNC website together with details of where and when the heritage buses will be running.

Registration can be completed by emailing [email protected].

22/07/2024

22/07/2024

Northampton will welcome Britain’s biggest professional cycle this September, as the town centre plays host to the start and finish of the penultimate stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men on Saturday, 7 September.

19/07/2024

Join us on SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER for Northampton Music Festival 24! 🤩 Stages located across the Town Centre all featuring performances from some of our best loved local artists! 🎤 FREE ENTRY & SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES! 🎸🥁🪇🪗🎺🎹🎷🪘🪕🎻🪈

19/07/2024

Net Zero West Northants is a programme specifically tailored to help small and medium-sized businesses in West Northamptonshire make the transition to Net Zero.

This scheme can help your business in multiple ways. By calculating your emissions, boosting your energy efficiency, and saving you money in the process.

Once their advisers have helped you understand your carbon footprint, you may be eligible to apply for a match-funded grant of between £1,000 - £5,000 to cover 50% of the costs of an energy-saving project.

Funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the programme is delivered by Ngage Solutions on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council.

Learn more about how to apply by clicking the link below and expressing your interest.

https://www.ngagesolutions.co.uk/west-northamptonshire-net-zero-grant-carbon-footprint.html =ALLIavJzyrHq_BmZwP19U9bj7IWrWPfj51oGg0BXdGg

18/07/2024

A big well done to - the winner of Best Retailer at the awards.

18/07/2024

Congratulations to in Abington Street - winner of best restaurant at this year’s awards.

17/07/2024

Today we welcomed Ivan Balhatchet, the acting Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police, and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone for a walking tour of Northampton town centre.

We discussed concerns over retail crime and anti-social behaviour, showcased projects which have improved the look and feel of the area, met business owners and found out more about plans to make Northampton a safer and more welcoming place to visit.