Stanwick Lakes Wins Best Family Experience in 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards
We’re proud to share that Stanwick Lakes has been named the 2025 Muddy Stilettos regional winner for Best Family Experience in Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Rutland.
This award means a great deal to us – not just as a popular destination for family days out in Northamptonshire, but as a charity working hard to create space for families to connect with nature, heritage and the great outdoors.
It’s particularly meaningful because it’s based entirely on public nominations and votes. Thank you to everyone who took the time to support us – whether you’ve explored the adventure play area with your children, cycled the lakeside trails, taken part in our nature-themed events, or simply enjoyed a peaceful walk with your family.
Your votes are a reflection of the many ways people enjoy Stanwick Lakes and a reminder of why we do what we do.
Why Winning Best Family Experience Matters to Us (and You!)
The Muddy Stilettos Awards celebrate the very best local businesses and destinations across the UK. Winning Best Family Experience in our region helps raise awareness of Stanwick Lakes as one of the leading outdoor family attractions in Northamptonshire, and highlights the importance of accessible, nature-based activities for families.
As a charity, recognition like this helps us grow our reach and continue investing in our visitor experience. It’s not just about the play areas or trails – although we know those are firm favourites – it’s about creating a space where children can explore safely, families can make memories, and everyone can enjoy time outdoors together.
We’re also proud to be part of a vibrant community of organisations and attractions that champion local experiences. Congratulations to all the other brilliant regional finalists and winners, and a big thank you to Muddy Stilettos and award sponsors Tollers Solicitors for shining a light on businesses and charities like ours.
What Makes Stanwick Lakes a Favourite for Family Days Out in Northamptonshire
We know many of you voted because you’ve made special memories here – and that’s exactly what we aim to create. Whether it’s climbing through the adventure play area, spotting birds on a family walk, cycling the trails, joining in with seasonal events or relaxing with a slice of cake in the café, Stanwick Lakes has become a go-to place for family days out in Northamptonshire.
This Muddy Stilettos award is a reflection of all those moments – the muddy boots, the shared laughs, the new discoveries – and we’re so pleased it resonated with you.
Visit One of Northamptonshire’s Award-Winning Family Attractions
We’re incredibly grateful for this recognition and even more excited about what’s to come. We’ll keep working to make Stanwick Lakes a top destination for family fun in the Nene Valley and beyond.
Thank you once again for your support – and if this blog is making you crave a celebratory slice of cake, we’ll see you in the café soon.
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