WEATHER: 7th Dec. We remain open. Due to weather warnings in please take care. We are monitoring the site and will update any information here.
Winter Hours: From 26/10/24 the carpark is locked at 5.30pm.
The Visitor Centre closes at 5pm. Café is open until 3pm, or 4pm during weekends and the school holidays.
Please note, the waterplay feature is closed Monday mornings for routine cleaning and maintenance.
To celebrate one year as part of the team here at Stanwick Lakes, we asked Ranger Isaac to write a blog, reflection on his time with us so far…
Isaac joined our team as part of the Groundwork UK initiative, New to Nature. New to Nature, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, helps young people get into green careers, especially those who might otherwise have found it difficult to access the conservation sector.
We're thrilled to inform of an exciting visitor to Stanwick Lakes Nature Reserve – a Nightingale! For those unfamiliar, the Nightingale is a small, unassuming bird known for its remarkably powerful and beautiful song. Despite the name, literally translating to "night...
It’s bird nesting season! The 2024 season has begun. Our nest boxes are monitored regularly (under license), and updates will feature here. We aim to provide our wonderful nest box sponsors information about the breeding activity talking place on nature reserve at...
National Nest Box Week As National Nest Box Week draws to an end, our feathered friends are starting to pair up, marking the beginnings of a new breeding season. Loss of suitable habitat, changes in land use, and various other factors have negatively impacted many of...
Stanwick Lakes, renowned for its picturesque lakes and swaying reed beds, has set the stage for a breathtaking natural phenomenon – a mesmerizing starling murmuration. Nestled in the heart of the Nene Valley, the nature reserve has observed significant starling...
The Nature Engagement team works hard all year round to engage Stanwick Lakes visitors and the local community with wildlife on the nature reserve and in the wider environment. Here are some of our 2023 highlights: The Wildlife Volunteer Team is a group of adults,...
This is a harvest mouse, the UK’s smallest mouse, and Stanwick Lakes is its home! Photo credit top left: Aidan Lesingham Because of habitat losses and changes in farming practices this mouse is believed to be in decline – in fact, they are classified as Near...
Join us at Stanwick Lakes’ Health and Wellbeing Week for a unique blend of nature and wellness activities. Explore the serene landscapes, engage in physical and mental wellness pursuits, and discover the healing power of nature from September 18th to 24th.
It's bird nesting season!Our nest boxes are monitored regularly, and updates will feature here. We aim to provide our wonderful nest box sponsors information about the breeding activity talking place on nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes specifically there next boxes we...
In the spring of 2022, we set up a new volunteer group– the Stanwick Lakes Wildlife Volunteer Team (WVT). The team meet up on the last Friday morning of the month to undertake tasks that help us to conserve the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes, including monitoring...