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 from Thursday 4 December 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Lights Switch On | Market Square, Northampton | Saturday 22 November (countdown from 5pm) | Northampton Town Council |
| Santa's Grotto | Grosvenor Centre, Northampton | Starting on Saturday 22 November | Northampton BID, supported by Northampton Town Council |
| Small Business Saturday | Throughout Northampton town centre | Saturday 6 December | Northampton BID |
| Carols on the Square with local choir and singers | Market Square, Northampton | Saturday 13 December (2pm to 6pm) | 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
Term dates
Term dates, training days and holidays for Northamptonshire schools and academies
Customer Service Centre - Christmas and New Year opening hours
See opening hours for our Customer Service Centre over Christmas and New Year
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
Household Waste Recycling Centres - Christmas and New Year opening hours
Find Christmas and New Year opening hours for our recycling centres
Leisure facilities - Christmas and New Year opening hours
Find Christmas and New Year opening hours for our leisure facilities