Welcome to Wellingborough
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Wellingborough - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Wellingborough to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Wellingborough as a visitor or a resident.
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This is the weekend where we throw out the rule book and go full throttle on everything. From Jet Cars to Nitro Funny Cars and 200mph Pro Mods the track action will have your jaw dropping and heart beating out of your…
Once the only specialist watercooled VW event of the year its now the ultimate one‐day show for enthusiasts. Celebrate the start of the season connect with fellow drag racing lovers and see the full spectrum of VAG cars in action.…
Thats right the Springspeed Nationals fire up the National Drag Racing Championship with a weekend of pure speed. Friday testing gets the engines warm then Saturday and Sunday are packed with competitive runs wild machines and trackside drama.…
The Fast Show blends car culture with live track action. Expect club and individual displays RWYB drift rides stunt shows jet cars and plenty of offtrack entertainment. Saturday night brings extended track time and evening entertainment with Sunday as the main show…
The Nostalgia Nationals brings together the sights sounds and smells of classic drag racing with Pre‐73 hot rods and kustoms mixing it up with front‐engine dragsters altereds and doorslammers.…
.Funhouse Comedy Club returns to Chester House Estate Wellingborough on Friday May May 1st with a great line‐up of comedians.Topping the bill is Bob Mills a seasoned comedian with a career spanning decades known for his sharp wit storytelling prowess and engaging…
A car show where it doesnt matter whether you drive a modified Nissan Micra or a performance race‐spec Evo ride a GSXR or a Yamaha R1 all Japanese cars and bikes are welcome at JapShow. Whether you like the relaxed pace of…
Family Friendly VW WeekenderA three‐day relaxed VW Festival with all the elements of the shows we all know and love Quarter mile track action features Doorslammer Drag Racing alongside Live Music Show & Shine Traders Fun Fair and Bar meaning you can…
Doorslammers delivers jawdropping Pro Mod and doorslammer action as Europes quickest cars go headtohead. Expect extreme speeds huge horsepower and nonstop competition across a full weekend of elite drag racing.…
Round 1 of the FIAFIM European Championships brings over 200 teams to Santa Pod. See Top Fuel dragsters Funny Cars and championship bikes alongside jet cars monster trucks live music and family entertainment. A true fourday motorsport spectacle with camping.…
From classic Vivas to modern VXRs The Vauxhall Show celebrates everything Griffinbadged. Enjoy Vauxhallonly RWYB Show & Shine club displays and a full day of drag strip action in a safe legal environment.…
Street Weekend focuses on realworld cars and accessible drag racing. Expect RWYB action club camping social evenings and a chilled atmosphere thats perfect for competitors and spectators alike.…
Truck Takeover showcases everything from vintage classics to modern monsters. Alongside show displays enjoy drag racing jet cars monster truck action and family entertainment making this a unique weekend for truck fans of all ages.…
Podstock combines live music track action and relaxed festival energy. With camping entertainment and plenty happening on and off the strip its the perfect way to spend a summer weekend at Santa Pod.…
Sportsman Nationals celebrates the heart of UK drag racing with close competition across multiple sportsman classes. Expect full fields tight racing and a friendly paddock atmosphere.…
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of performance power and passion at the BMW Show the all‐action event dedicated entirely to BMW enthusiastsWhether youre a proud BMW owner or simply an admirer of the marque the BMW Show has something for…
Dragstalgia brings Santa Pods history to life with periodcorrect race cars gassers bikes and the thunderous Cannonball class. Add live music Cracklefest beer festival and retro show vibes for a truly unique weekend.…
The UKs fastest street cars go head‐to‐head in a heart‐racing showdown Its going to be a busy day of sleepers supercars and built monsters clashing side‐by‐side on the strip.Meet your favourite YouTubers enjoy food stalls funfair rides merch and family‐friendly entertainment.Who takes…
The Motorsport UK British Championship for Pro Mod takes over Santa Pod. With a massive variety of race cars bikes and a Jet Car turning up the heat this is summer motorsport at full throttle.…
Transitmania is a show for owners and enthusiasts of Fords legendary Transit Van standard modified classic or campers all are welcome along to enjoy the weekend.A relaxed event for all owners of the Ford Transit in all its variants. This an open…
In partnership with the Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain and Simply Mustangs UK the event is packed with Mustang‐only Public Track Time a Show Car Paddock drag demos traders live entertainment and more.…
Celebrate Fords legacy as every model thats shaped motoring history rolls into Santa Pod Raceway for an unmissable one‐day show.…
What Makes Bug Jam Unmissable This family‐friendly VW‐themed festival delivers an unmatched three‐day experience combining: Thrilling Drag Racing Incredible Music Line‐Up VW Displays & Competitions Stunt Shows Side‐Splitting Comedy Jet Cars Fun Fair Trade Village Kids Entertainment & Activities... and so much…
USC at Santa Pod Raceway is the Largest Loudest Hottest and Fastest modified car festival in Europe featuring Run What Ya Brung public track time Drag Racing Music Club Camping Traders Show & Shine Drifting Stunts Displays Jet Car and much more.…
Europes biggest Mopar celebration is rolling into Santa Pod From classic Chargers and Challengers to fully modified beasts this is the ultimate weekend for every American car fan.…
Set against the backdrop of Santa Pod Raceway GT‐R Festival offers an array of attractions beyond the drag racing making the event an unforgettable experience for all attendees.…
Enjoy a full day of National Drag Racing Championship competition with close racing fast cars and classic Santa Pod summer atmosphere.…
Monster Truck Nationals delivers headtohead racing freestyle action stunt displays drag racing and rides for all ages topped off with live entertainment and festival camping.…
VW Action blends heritage and modern VW culture with racing displays family entertainment and a strong community feel. A true cornerstone of the VW calendar.…
Europes best teams descend on Santa Pod for four days of elite competition. Witness 300mph Top Fuel championship bikes and fullscale offtrack entertainment in Santa Pods most prestigious event.…
The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire countryside just 5 miles from Northampton, within easy reach of the motorway network.A number of special events take place throughout the year, including three visits from Thomas the Tank Engine,…
Hush Nightclub in Northampton, Northamptonshire. Contact venue on telephone number 01604 626860 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Luxe Nightclub in Northampton, Northamptonshire. Contact venue on telephone number 01604 637288 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Fever Nightclub in Northampton, Northamptonshire. Contact venue on telephone number 01604 604488 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
SnookerPool Hall at Rileys in Northampton, Northamptonshire. Contact venue on 01604 622770 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Wellingborough? See our list of attractions in Wellingborough, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
