Christmas is a time to bring the community together and this year Northampton did just that.
From affordable grottos enabling families to visit Santa who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to, to Christmas displays in aid of deserving charities, everyone has pulled together.
This year has also seen two Christmas celebrations for your furry friends, with adorable pictures shared over recent weeks on the Chronicle & Echo website.
Take a moment to appreciate what has taken place over the last two months, and the selfless individuals who have gone above and beyond to make this a special time of year for all.
Enjoy your round up of 13 wholesome Christmas activities that took place across Northampton to celebrate the festive season…
9. Street performers in St Giles’ Street to kickstart the festive season
Performers provided festive cheer as visitors enjoyed Christmas shopping in St Giles’ Street on December 2. The street was closed to traffic to allow shoppers to walk freely down the road, which created a community feel on what was also Small Business Saturday. The acts included an Elton John lookalike on a moving piano, a stilt-walking ice queen and musical performances outside V&Bs, among many more. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
10. Nearly 100 French Bulldogs donned Christmas outfits for annual festive walk
This annual event took place on December 17 at Hunsbury Hill Country Park, with nearly 100 French Bulldogs who took part. From elves to Santa paws, there were an array of festive costumes as owners got into the Christmas spirit. A collection was held for French Bulldog Saviours Rescue, a charity that helps to rehabilitate and rehome the breed. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
11. Delapre Abbey’s Winter Light Trail and Christmas market
Both Delapre Abbey’s Winter Light Trail and the Christmas market made their return for 2023. There were a variety of stalls to peruse at the market, varying from sweet treats and homely Christmas decorations to women’s accessories and the perfect gifting options. There were even two white reindeer in one of the buildings to spread festive cheer at the start of December. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
12. Rotary Becket’s Santa sleigh tour across the town
For almost two decades, the Rotary Club of Northampton Becket has enabled families to visit Santa who may not be able to otherwise – all while raising money that is donated back into the community to a number of local charities. Between December 8 and 21 the Santa sleigh visited 15 different locations across the town. Photo: Rotary Club of Northampton Becket