Celebrate 20 years of Stanwick Lakes with our “Let Me Count the Ways” campaign – 20 simple ways you can support the site, its volunteers, and the charity that keeps it thriving throughout 2026.
Featured News
From Iron To Empire – An exciting new Heritage Project begins!
Discover how Stanwick Lakes is uncovering its Roman past through the new From Iron to Empire heritage project. From experimental archaeology and Roman textiles to causeway building and a new log boat, the project brings the hidden history of the Nene Valley to life with the help of volunteers and communities.
Festive Opening Hours
Festive Opening Hours at Stanwick Lakes The festive season is a wonderful time to wrap up warm and enjoy some fresh air, winter wildlife and peaceful walks around Stanwick Lakes. Whether you’re visiting for a stroll, a cycle, or a warming drink, please take a moment...
Nature inspired gifts that support Stanwick Lakes
Finding a gift that feels thoughtful, meaningful and long lasting can be a challenge, especially if you want it to support something local. We have put together five nature inspired gifts that celebrate the outdoors and help care for a much loved landscape. These...
Small but Mighty Water Voles Reintroduced to Stanwick Lakes.
Reintroducing Water Voles to Northamptonshire – The Stanwick Lakes Project This spring, the team at Stanwick Lakes were extremely excited to be releasing water voles back into our rivers. These small but mighty creatures, commonly called water rats, are small brown...
Volunteers Lead Award Success
Our Volunteers Just Won a County-Wide Award - And They Deserve Every Bit of It We’re absolutely delighted to share that Nene Valley 5000 - the official name of our three-year heritage programme – and shaped by volunteers at Stanwick Lakes, has been awarded Best...
Proud to be part of THE HERDS
Stanwick Lakes is proud to be part of THE HERDS, a groundbreaking public art and climate initiative. Since April, life-size puppet animals have been sweeping through city centres on a 20,000km journey from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, fleeing climate...
New opportunities – Learning Session Leader
Learning Session Leader: Casual / Zero-hour contract. Based on site at Stanwick Lakes (NN9 6GY). Shift times are usually 09:30 -14:30 term time, however this may vary. Rate of pay £16.00 per hour. As an Educational Session Leader you will provide exemplary educational...
“Art In Nature” Exhibition at Stanwick Lakes, as part of Northants and Rutland Open Studios
Discover the Art in Nature exhibition at Stanwick Lakes, where six talented artists showcase their nature-inspired works. Running throughout September as part of the Northants and Rutland Open Studios, this event offers a unique blend of creativity and conservation.
All Aboard the New Bus Service to Stanwick Lakes!
We are delighted to share the news that visitors can now reach Stanwick Lakes by public transport for the first time, thanks to the newly expanded Village Hopper bus service. This makes the nature and heritage available to enjoy on our 750 acre site accessible to even...