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.
For many years, hotel conference rooms or similar, seem to have been the default setting for corporate offsites, away days and team meetings. They’re familiar, predictable, and easy to book. But familiarity doesn't always deliver the effectiveness and productivity...
Following recent rainfall and changing conditions along the River Nene, water levels at Stanwick Lakes are currently higher in some areas. As the site sits within a floodplain, path conditions can change quickly and, at this time, this is not always due to local...
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 Year in Review and Thanks to our Many Volunteers. 2025 has been, as always, an eventful year for the ranger team at Stanwick Lakes. We’ve given it our all to make the reserve the best it can be and have fun doing so. As a team, we have accomplished so much, and we’d...