Brecks LP

17/09/2026

There's still time to book your place for Sunday, or you can just come along on the day!

Explore Brandon’s rich and fascinating river history with this guided walk ending with an exhibition. Hear stories about life on and beside the river then and now and end with some refreshments and an exhibition at the Bridge Hotel.

Brandon's River History: Working Lives and Recreation
Saturday 20th September
Walk and exhibition: 1.30-4pm
Meeting Point: Bridge Hotel, High Street, Brandon IP27 0AX
Distance: Up to 1.5 miles/2.4km

Cost: Fully funded with thanks to the support of Brandon Town Council.
Turn up on the day or book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brandons-river-history-working-lives-and-recreation-tickets-1987061997926?aff=oddtdtcreator

This route has been specially created for Brandon's Heritage Open Days and will be guided by Imogen Radford and OSBrecks volunteers. The image above right is from the Collection of the late Alan H. Faulkner.

15/09/2026

Then and now.

Still time to book! Not every pub in Brandon looks the same as it did throughout history - join this walk and see things how they used to be.

Brandon's Pubs and Industries Walk
Friday 18th September
10.30am-1pm
Meeting Point: In the Market Square, Brandon IP27 0AA
Distance: 2.5 miles/4km
Cost: Fully funded with thanks to the support of Brandon Town Council

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987069511399?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/09/2026

Still time to book onto this fascinating free talk all about wild rabbits!

Hear from a Natural England Senior Reserve Manager and discover the role rabbits have played in English history, local history and how important they are to the Brecks today.
Free tea and coffees available.

Monday 14th September
6-7.30pm
The Royal British Legion, Brandon
Fully funded by Brandon Town Council

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987389318952?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/09/2026

Many towns and villages in the Brecks have historically relied on river access and Brandon is no exception.

Get a sense of what it was like to work in the river trades in Brandon on this guided walk: on the lighters, in the maltings, in one of the important riverside inns, or fishing for eels and making the willow traps. Hear stories of regattas on the river, raft races, swimming, boating and fishing then enjoy your own riverside activities!

At the end of the walk, dive deeper into the details by exploring our river exhibition, with delicious refreshments available.

Brandon's River History: Working Lives and Recreation

Sunday 20th September 1.30-4pm (walk with activities)
The Bridge Hotel, Brandon
Distance: Up to 1.5 miles/2.4km
Free, book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brandons-river-history-working-lives-and-recreation-tickets-1987061997926?aff=oddtdtcreator

This route has been specially created for Brandon's Heritage Open Days and will be guided by Imogen Radford and OSBrecks volunteers. The image above is from the Collection of the late Alan H. Faulkner.

04/09/2026

How many pubs do you think used to serve the town of Brandon?

Join this heritage walk and visit at least 8 old pub-sites in Brandon, some of which are still there! Hear stories of the workers in Brandon's historical industries, plus as every town had its gasworks, this walk will explore the site of Brandon's, visiting the manager’s house, along with the remnants of the Lode which is also famous for a World War I plane crash.

Brandon's Pubs and Industries Walk

Friday 18th September 10.30am-1pm

Starting in the Market Square, Brandon

Distance: 2.5 miles/4km

Free to attend, book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987069511399?aff=oddtdtcreator

This route has been specially created for Brandon's Heritage Open Days and will be guided by Imogen Radford and OSBrecks volunteers.

29/08/2026

After four long years of war, the soldiers were told a dream awaited them… a “land fit for heroes", but when they came home, reality sold them short and families faced unemployment and hunger. None felt it more than those in Town Street, where discontent simmered like a kettle left on the stove.

Many had fought for King and Country. Lives had been lost. Limbs shattered. Minds scarred beyond repair. Yet it seemed those who stayed at home had been untouched, even prospered. The divide was clear. The injustice felt unbearable.

And in a town thick with tension … it would only take a spark.

That spark came on 15th May, 1919. Without warning it led to threats. Violence.
This is the story of the 1919 Brandon Riot.

Thursday 17th September and Sunday 20th September
10-11.30am
Meeting in the Market Square, Brandon IP27 0AA

Book your place through the Events link in our bio.

This event has been organised as part of Brandon's Heritage Open Days.

28/08/2026

Take a guided walk through Brandon's Town Street area and hear stories of the old brickworks, fur factory, sawmill and timber processing works, as well as the World War II army camps that played a big part in people’s life as Brandon grew and developed.

At the end of the walk, there is also the option to stay and chat and enjoy free tea and coffee in the Leisure & Health Hub café.

Monday 14th September
9.30-11.30am
Brandon Leisure & Health Hub, Church Road, IP27 0JB
Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brandons-town-street-workhouse-to-works-camps-to-housing-tickets-1987331889178?aff=oddtdtcreator

This route has been specially created for Brandon's Heritage Open Days and will be guided by Imogen Radford and OSBrecks volunteers jointly with Brandon Wellbeing Walks.

27/08/2026

How much do you know about rabbits?

Hear from a Natural England Senior Reserve Manager in this free, entertaining talk and discover the role rabbits have played in English history, the impact they have had on Brandon particularly and how important they are to the Brecks today despite being seen as a pest elsewhere.
Free tea and coffees available.

Monday 14th September
6-7.30pm
The Royal British Legion, Brandon
Fully funded by Brandon Town Council

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987389318952?aff=oddtdtcreator

25/08/2026

Don't miss the Art in Nature exhibition this weekend!
Join the Little Ouse Headwaters Project for their fabulous annual summer exhibition this bank holiday weekend.
Enjoy a showcase from 33 artists inspired by British nature and the countryside.

📅Sunday 30th and Monday 31st August
⏰10am - 4pm
🎟️Free entry and parking
🏠Hinderclay Village Hall (IP22 1HW)
🍰Tea, coffee, and cakes available

We have 33 artists to view and these include -
Andrew Dickson


(stained glass)


Gill Thornton Art
Bizzykeybee
Gillian Crossley-Holland
Martin Phillips
Ruth Walker Art & Photography

In addition we have demonstrations from Sylvie Maney on Sunday morning, Thornton Art on Sunday afternoon and Becky Whatley on Monday afternoon.

Unfortunately I cannot tag unless the artists follow LOHP on facebook but some are on Instagram!

Please like and share to your own pages !

24/08/2026

What a fantastic close to the Brecks Outdoor Festival yesterday in Brandon Orchard, celebrating in the sunshine with a brilliant programme of performances from local musicians and writers, showcasing their love of music, creativity, and the Brecks landscape.

A huge thank you to all involved including our wonderful performers, Brandon Town Council, and St Peter’s Centre for providing refreshments.

The Brecks Outdoor Festival 2026 was made possible with thanks to the support of the The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players