Winter 2023: The site is operating winter hours, and the carpark is locked at 5.30pm.
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...
A Family Day Out: Pottery Painting at Stanwick Lakes 7 steps to painting pottery at Stanwick Lakes Looking for a fantastic family day out that blends creativity, relaxation, and nature? This Autumn, we have introduced pottery painting at the Visitor Centre Look no...
This week, the rangers were joined by a lovely team of volunteers from Unilever's Environmental Safety department at Colworth Park. Having previously worked directly on projects related to preventing and mitigating the pollution of waterways, the team was keen to help...
Stanwick Lakes, the picturesque nature reserve and countryside attraction park near Wellingborough, in Northamptonshire, is proud to announce the imminent introduction of a Changing Places facilities, a vital addition to enhance accessibility for all visitors. Led by...
Regular visitors will have noticed that we have bid farewell to a small part of our extensive natural play area. But fret not, we have plans to update it with something fresh and new in the near future. The piece that's coming down has been a beloved part of our play...
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.
Recently, we experienced an unfortunate incident of theft on site. During the Easter break, the Ranger team discovered that our assault course was f missing the footholds for our three climbing walls. Below is an article we have prepared to report the incident and...
Avian Influenza (bird flu) – What you need to know. We are aware of cases of Avian Influenza in wild birds in Northamptonshire. Also known as bird flu, it has been of national concern for some time, especially in seabirds in winter 2022/23. This year, as birds...
Tails-a-wagging at Stanwick Lakes (the new dog wash well received!) Dogs enjoying the stunning surroundings of Stanwick Lakes can now leave for home squeaky clean thanks to the new self service dog wash provided by Polygon Pets Ltd. Fun, flexible and easy to use -...
Stanwick Lakes is going from strength to strength as it celebrates the return of its much-loved play tower. A significant section of our adventure play area re-opens this month after a long-awaited rebuild. Rockingham Forest Trust, the charity which runs Stanwick...