Summer hours are now in effect! (from March 23rd). Please note that the car park is open until 7pm. The Visitor centre still closes at 5pm.
Please note the water play area is closed on Monday mornings for routine cleaning and maintenance.
The Unsung Heroes of Stanwick Lakes: The Hidden World of Fungi This is a guest blog written by Tom Heddon, a student at the University of Northampton, who has been surveying areas at Stanwick Lakes as part of his dissertation research. We're delighted to share his...
A look back at what the Stanwick Lakes Junior Rangers got up to over the course of 2025 – from wildlife surveys and conservation tasks to creative projects and hands-on learning in nature.
A big thank you to all of the volunteers who help us to survey the wildlife at Stanwick Lakes! Did you know that the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes is a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and also part of the Upper Nene Valley Special Protection Area? It is...
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...
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...
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...
Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution at Stanwick Lakes and Beyond On Thursday the 5th of June 2025 it is World Environment Day and this year the organisation is shining the spotlight on plastic pollution. Research estimates that households across the UK throw away a...
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...
Discover how Stanwick Lakes is creating vital butterfly habitats with a dedicated butterfly bank. Learn about our conservation efforts, butterfly monitoring, and how you can help support local species in the face of national decline.
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend February half-term? Feathered Friends is back - a whole week's line up of activities to keep the family entertained. Brilliant Beaks Children's Trail One of the highlights of the week is our Brilliant Beaks trail, a...