Events

The Eleanor Cross at Northampton where the battle was viewed by the Papal legate

Battle of Northampton 1460

Saturday 13th September 2025

Join the Nothamptonshire Battlefields Society for a walk across the field of this important Wars of the Roses battle, which saw the Lancastrians defeated and King henry VI captured by the Yorkists.

Meet 10:00am outside the main entrance to Delapre Abbey London Rd, Northampton NN4 8AW.

As this is a Big Battlefield Walks Weekends event, advanced booking is required. Details of how to do so will be published here shortly. Please visit Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1360382403389?aff=oddtdtcreator to reserve a ticket. If you are unable to attend after booking a ticket please inform the organiser using the contact detials below or cancel your booking on Eventbrite.

 

 
 

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