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.
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,...
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...