The carpark is locked at 7pm. 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. Winter Hours come into effect from 3rd November 2025.
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...
There’s something for everyone at Stanwick Lakes Fundraising Family Fun Day on Sunday 20th July – from live music and Viking reenactments to crafts, axe throwing and lakeside shopping. Entry is free, and your visit supports our fundraising for accessible play spaces for children of all abilities.
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...
Are you learning about the changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age? Great! We’ve gathered together a brilliant book list just for you. So grab your (imaginary) spear, throw on your (fictional) deerskin cloak, and get ready to transport your class back...
The B-17 memorial exhibition returns to Stanwick Lakes this February, sharing the personal stories and photographs of the airmen involved in the 1944 Irthlingborough air collision. Running from 15th to 23rd February in the Visitor Centre (10:00am–3:00pm daily), the...
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...
At times of very heavy rain, or flooding in the county, water levels at Stanwick Lakes can change quickly. Sometimes this isn't due to rainfall, but factors occurring further along the River Nene, and due to the area being a floodplain. Flooding can sometimes affect...
Stanwick Lakes is making play accessible to all with new inclusive equipment, including a wheelchair-accessible roundabout and swing. With plans for a fully accessible play tower underway, we’re creating a space where every child can experience the joy of play.
Supporting Wildlife and Wetlands During High Waters With the substantial rainfall across the county in recent weeks, river levels have risen dramatically, causing flooded paths and extended lake edges at Stanwick Lakes. Walking routes are accessible once again,...