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.
Please note on Friday 21st March the Visitor Centre will be closed all day for a private event. However, The Walker’s Rest kiosk will be open for hot & cold drinks and snacks and the outside toilets will also be open.
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,...
We are thrilled to announce that Stanwick Lakes has been offered a grant of nearly £25,000 to build a new Woodland Workshop. This is a brilliant opportunity for the charity, as the new facility would play a crucial role in supporting our conservation, heritage, and...
Northamptonshire Police are appealing for information: If you have any, please call them on 101 or contact Crimestoppers. anonymously if you wish, on 0800 555111.
Forcing yourself to shut down at 4.00pm is let's face it rarely an option. Planning, marking and meetings always seem to find a way to creep into the end of every day but as any teacher who has experienced burnout will tell you, finding a way to maintain some...
Discover the Art in Nature exhibition at Stanwick Lakes, where six talented artists showcase their nature-inspired works. Running throughout September as part of the Northants and Rutland Open Studios, this event offers a unique blend of creativity and conservation.
We are delighted to share the news that visitors can now reach Stanwick Lakes by public transport for the first time, thanks to the newly expanded Village Hopper bus service. This makes the nature and heritage available to enjoy on our 750 acre site accessible to even...