Explore events and check opening hours and arrangements for council services over the Christmas and New Year period.
Market Square on Ice
Get your skates on this Christmas for our real ice rink at Northampton Market Square.
Open through to Sunday 4 January 2026, it’s the perfect way for visitors of all ages and abilities to get in the festive spirit.
Further festive events in Northampton
| Event | Location | Date and time | Delivered by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa's Grotto | Grosvenor Centre, Northampton | Starting from Saturday 22 November | Northampton BID, supported by Northampton Town Council |
| Christmas Jumper Day and meet Santa on the ice | Market Square, Northampton | Thursday 11 December (4pm to 6pm) | West Northamptonshire Council (20 percent of ticket sales to Save the Children in support of their Christmas Jumper Day) |
| Carols on the Square with local choir and singers | Market Square, Northampton | Saturday 13 December (2pm to 6pm) | West Northamptonshire Council |
| Student Takeover - skate in the heart of town and live performances from student bands | Market Square, Northampton | Wednesday 17 December | Northampton BID |
| Festive Family Day | Market Square, Northampton | Sunday 21 December | West Northamptonshire Council |
| SEND friendly skating session - discounted rate £7.50 per ticket | Market Square, Northampton |
| West Northamptonshire Council |
Find out more about the ice rink and festive events.
Council service opening hours and arrangements
Bins at Christmas and New Year
Changes to bin services over the Christmas and New Year period
Household Waste Recycling Centres - Christmas and New Year opening hours
Find Christmas and New Year opening hours for our recycling centres
Bus timetables for Christmas and New Year
Check when buses are running over Christmas and New Year
Customer Service Centre - Christmas and New Year opening hours
See opening hours for our Customer Service Centre over Christmas and New Year
Term dates
Term dates, training days and holidays for Northamptonshire schools and academies
Adult learning at Christmas
Adult learning dates and times over the Christmas period
Archives Service at Christmas and New Year
Changes to the archives service over the Christmas and New Year period
Country parks at Christmas and New Year
Changes to our country parks services over the Christmas and New Year period
Leisure facilities - Christmas and New Year opening hours
Find Christmas and New Year opening hours for our leisure facilities
Family Hubs - Christmas and New Year opening hours
Family Hubs dates and times over the Christmas and New Year period