HOURS: We are currently operating SUMMER opening times and our carpark is locked at 7pm.
WATERPLAY: Open everyday, except short closure on Monday mornings for cleaning.
IMPORTANT: Due to adverse temperatures this week, NO BBQs.
Nick Wilson, also known as ‘The Disabled Adventurer’ will arrive at Stanwick Lakes on the 14th of August at 3pm having completed 30miles of North Northamptonshire’s Greenways trail. As part of The Disabled Adventurer’s 50 for 50 accessibility campaign, Nick will be hosting a ‘small and personal get together’ in our Visitors Centre for a film screening and talk.
Charcoal Making – a traditional, cyclical story This time, our Ranger Roundup comes with a bit of a twist, as our Rangers have been turning their winter conservation work into something new for our shop. This year, we are making our own charcoal here at Stanwick...
A Modern Artefact Returns Home Every landscape has a story, and at Stanwick Lakes, that story spans more than 10,000 years – from the first people to settle beside the River Nene, to the quarry that created the lakes we enjoy today. When people think of museum...
With very hot weather forecast this week, we’d really appreciate your help in looking after Stanwick Lakes, its wildlife and everyone who comes to enjoy it. To keep things simple, we’re asking all visitors to follow a few important rules during this period: Please...
We're thrilled to welcome Nick Wilson and the 50at50 Campaign to Stanwick Lakes We are absolutely delighted to share some truly exciting news here at Stanwick Lakes. Disabled war veteran, wheeled adventurer, and accessibility campaigner Nick Wilson has chosen us as...
A new season, a few small changes... The clocks have changed and lighter evenings are returning. It’s a lovely time of year on the nature reserve – longer days, more time to explore, and plenty changing in the landscape as the seasons shift. Alongside that, we’re...
Recently, the Ranger team received a report from a member of the public that a badly injured deer had been spotted on one of the paths here at Stanwick Lakes. The Rangers headed out straight away to assist. The deer was found to have been attacked by two off-lead dogs...
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...
Visitor Centre and Café closures March is a busy month at Stanwick Lakes, and while there is plenty happening across the site, we want to share a clear update about two temporary closures at the Visitor Centre and main café. Visitor Centre and Café - Closed on:...
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.