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Heritage Build Weekend
Stanwick LakesAs part of the Festival of Archaeology visit and learn about out current project: From Iron to Empire! Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley! From the construction of a replica Roman kiln, heritage gardens and ancient textiles, there will be plenty to […]
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Pond Dipping Tuesday Summer Sessions
Stanwick LakesJoin our rangers for a pond dipping session this summer! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that live in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes! After a safety briefing and an introduction to the creatures we’re likely to find, we’ll head to the pond […]
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Open Water Swimming
For 2026, we are pleased to offer weekly open water swimming sessions, taking place every Friday evening throughout the summer season, from Friday 15th May to Friday 28th August. This […]
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Tinsmithing workshops
This critically endangered heritage craft is being kept alive at Stanwick Lakes — and you can be a part of it! Learn the skills of tin-smithing from one of the last tinsmiths in the country.
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Heritage Build Weekend
As part of the Festival of Archaeology visit and learn about out current project: From Iron to Empire! Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects […]
Learn more
Pond Dipping Tuesday Summer Sessions
Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this summer! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that live […]
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Pond Dipping Thursday Summer Sessions
Book a Thursday summer pond dipping session! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that live in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes!
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Willow Weaving Workshop: Large Flower Sculpture
Spend a creative day at Stanwick Lakes learning traditional willow weaving techniques. Learn core basketry skills while creating an impressive large willow flower.
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Winged Wonders Guided Walk
Join expert Doug Goddard for a guided stroll around the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes. Come along to discover and identify the butterflies and dragonflies that call Stanwick Lakes home. […]
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Introduction to Corn Dolly Crafting
In this introductory workshop you will learn the traditional craft of corn dolly making.
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Big Badger Craft Club (ages 3+)
Join us for our summer Craft club – and this time the theme is badgers and their woodland friends. On Wednesday 12th August, prebook onto one of our 2 crafting […]
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Resin Jewellery Workshop (age 10+)
Join our fun and family friendly jewellery-making workshop and create your own handmade jewellery piece using natural stones, dried flowers and resin. A wonderful activity for parents and children aged 10+ to enjoy together.
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Fabric Printing Workshop
Join us for one of our summer workshops and create your very own tote bag. You will use ready cut stamps and lino blocks to print and create your own design. Supported by artist and printmaker Lizzie Ault, who will be providing her own hand cut blocks for you to use.
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Embossed Decorations
Join artist & tutor Lizzie Ault to create a set of hanging decorations or a garland inspired by summer. You’ll try foil embossing, a beautiful, relaxing craft inspired by folk art and seasonal themes. You’ll learn the basics and create your own embossed decoration to take home.
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Home Education Day Key Stage 1 & 2
Our next Home Education Day will be on Thursday 3rd September 2026. Everyone is welcome but is best suited to learners aged 5–11 or those accessing the Key Stages 1 […]
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Heritage Talk: Bronze Age Burials And Ceremonial Landscape
Bronze Age Burials And Ceremonial Landscape A heritage talk by Professor Stephen Upex The coming of the Bronze Age heralds major changes in the way that society appears to have […]
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Finds Fridays at Stanwick Lakes
Discover more about the objects you’ve found, 300 years or older, with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox.
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A 2-Day Flax Fiber and Weaving Workshop on Your Handmade Ceramic Frame
Participants will have the opportunity to create a beautiful traditional handwoven piece using flax fiber woven onto their own handmade ceramic frame.
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Bat Walk (Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group)
Come and join a Bat Walk for with the Nene Valley Bat Group on a walk as we look for bats around Stanwick Lakes, and listen out for their echolocation […]
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Copper Bowl Making Workshop
Discover the satisfying process of shaping metal by hand in this immersive copper bowl making workshop with heritage metalworker John Wills. Using upcycled sheet copper, you’ll learn how flat metal can be transformed into a strong hollow form through a combination of rhythm and careful hammer work.
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Afternoon Tea with Craig Nathan
Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea inspired by the calm and simplicity of our nature reserve with a beautiful view of our Solstice Lake while listening to our request pianist play.
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Autumn Wreath Making
Spend a relaxing morning creating a beautiful wreath for your home with florist Catherine Elworthy. You will be shown how to create this arrangement using an ecofriendly willow and moss base and a range of dried and fresh foliage and flowers.
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Copper Foiling Workshop – Butterflies and Bees
A fun and relaxed workshop at Stanwick Lakes where you will make ‘Butterflies and Bee’ suncatchers to take home, using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique guided by maker Joanne Turner.
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Mixed Media Collage Workshop
Join artist Lizzie Ault to create your own collage inspired by nature. You will learn how to create collage papers using different techniques and colours, design your image and then use scissors, glue and layering to create a final image.
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Heritage Open Day
Discover the everyday lives spanning 5,000 years at Stanwick Lakes. From Roman crafts and Viking camps to blacksmithing, Roman pottery kilns and Bronze Age Boat building – explore the skills, […]
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Batik Silk Painting Workshop: Autumn Berries
In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, Lisa will guide you through the beautiful and organic process of batik, a centuries-old technique that uses melted wax and vibrant inks on silk to create rich, flowing designs.
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Linocut Jigsaw Workshop
The jigsaw method in lino is the act of cutting your lino block into sections which you can ink up with different colours to create colourful prints. The workshop will be inspired by the season, flowers, nature, celebrations.
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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
Spend a relaxing day at Stanwick Lakes learning traditional spoon carving techniques. This beginner-friendly course covers cleaving wood, shaping with an axe, and carving with sloyd and hook knives to create your own handcrafted wooden spoon. Set in the oak-framed craft barn and surrounded by 750 acres of inspiring wetlands, it is a practical and immersive introduction to green woodworking.
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All About Badgers (Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group)
Hosted by the Northamptonshire Badger Group and suitable for young adults age 18-30. Join the Northamptonshire Badger group to discover all about badgers, including how to spot the signs that […]
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Heritage Talk: The Roman invasion of AD 43 and the conquest of Britain
The Roman invasion of AD 43 and the conquest of Britain A heritage talk by Professor Stephen Upex The Romans sent an invasion force to Britain in AD 43 and […]
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Harvest Mouse Explorers (ages 4-11)
Grab your magnifying glass and join us for a fun-filled walk around the nature reserve this half term! Discover the secret world of the harvest mouse – the UK’s tiniest […]
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Wild About Harvest Mice (age 11-17)
This event is designed for ages 11-17 in partnership with the Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group. Young people attending this even must be accompanied by their adult at all times. […]
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Fabric Printing Workshop
Join us for one of our autumn workshops and create your very own design onto a tote bag. Using ready cut stamps and lino blocks to print and create your own design. Supported by artist and printmaker Lizzie Ault, who will be providing her own hand cut blocks for you to use.
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Wildlife Survey Skills: Harvest Mouse Monitoring (age 18-30)
This event is designed for young people aged 18-30 in partnership with the Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group. Join the team at Stanwick Lakes to take part in monitoring the […]
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Heritage Talk: Understanding Roman Northamptonshire
Understanding Roman Northamptonshire A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Northamptonshire occupies a central position within the landscape of Roman Britain, yet its remarkable archaeological heritage is often overshadowed […]
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Linocut Christmas Cards
Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll design and carve your very own linocut stamp. Experienced printmaker, Kerrie Suteu, will guide you through each step, and you’ll leave with a a small set of Christmas cards ready to send.
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Willow Weaving Workshop: Festive Trees & Reindeer
Embrace the festive season with this joyful half-day willow weaving workshop led by willow artist Chaz Friend. You’ll learn how to create two classic seasonal pieces
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Home Education Day Key Stage 3
Our next Home Education Day for KS3 will be on Thursday 19th November 2026. Everyone is welcome but is best suited to learners aged 11-14 or those accessing the Key […]
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Christmas Woodcarving Workshop – One Day
Spend a relaxing day learning the traditional craft of wood carving by hand which dates back thousands of years, from when we first learned to make sharp tools. This one-day course is suitable for those starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further.
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Heritage Talk: Northamptonshire Villas and Life in the Countryside
Northamptonshire Villas and Life in the Countryside A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Roman Northamptonshire was a predominantly rural landscape, where prosperous villas, bustling farmsteads, and productive agricultural […]
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Tinsmithing Festive Pierced Lantern – 2 Day Course
On this two-day course, you will learn how to pierce patterns into tinplate, form it into shape and use various joining methods to create your own traditional tinplate lantern.
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Mixed Media Collage Workshop
Join artist Lizzie Ault to create your own collage inspired by nature. You will learn how to create collage papers using different techniques and colours, design your image and then use scissors, glue and layering to create a final image.
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Copper Foiling – Christmas Decorations
Join us for a hands-on, full day workshop where you’ll craft your very own genuine stained glass decorations, perfect for hanging on your tree or sparkling in your window this Christmas.
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