Easter Holidays!
Join us at Stanwick Lakes this Easter school holidays for a week of family-friendly activities and adventures! From a nature trail, to crafts and ranger-led sessions, there’s something for children of all ages to enjoy amidst the picturesque scenery of the lakes.
Ranger-led Activities
Our ranger-led nature engagement activities will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the holidays, and you can see a summary of ALL dates below. For a summary of each event, and to book each activity, choose from below.
Guided by one of our Ranger team, you’ll learn about the pond-dwelling creatures you are likely to find, why they are key to the environment, and the importance of handling them carefully. Then you’ll be given pond dipping kits and take it in turns to dip. Identification keys are available and and a ranger will be on hand to share knowledge and hear about your discoveries!
A Ranger will lead your group to our den building area and introduce you to the tools and materials available for you to use, and discuss the main properties a shelter should have, if it were to be needed in a survival situation. You’ll then be set a challenge to build your den! One of our Ranger team will be on hand to visit your shelter and hear about your chosen den-building techniques and vision.
No need to book!
Drop-in activities in the Visitor Centre all Easter:
We have three egg-citing, self-led activities for to to choose from this Easter school holidays. Available everyday during Visitor Centre opening hours, just ask a member of the team to get you set up!
Easter Crafts
No need to book! Purchase your materials at the Welcome Desk and get creative!
from £1
Pottery Painting
We’ve added some egg-citing new piece to our pottery range for Easter – egg cups, decorative eggs, trinket pots and money boxes…
£9 – £20
Easter Trail
Collect your trail pack from the Vistor Centre during opening hours.
£3.50
The DetEGGtive Nature Trail
The Funny Bunnies have been up to their old tricks. This time they have hidden all our Easter eggs! Can you come and put on your DetEGGtive hat to help us find them? Enjoy jokes, games and learn about our EGGcellent wildlife along the way. Don’t forget to colelct your prize from the Visitor Centre!
No booking necessary. Our trail can be collected from the Visitor Centre. Suitable for all ages, allow around 45 minutes to 1 hour for the experience.
For the best experience, we recommend starting between 9:30am and 4pm.
Big Easter Litter Pick
Be a wildlife hero! Sign up to take part in the annual Big Spring Clean Easter Litter Pick at Stanwick Lakes in collaboration with Nene Rivers Trust.
This event is always popular, so please register to guarantee a litter-picking kit (a limited number of kits will be available on the day on a first-come, first-served basis).
For those who book in advance, we’ll provide free parking on the day of the event as a thank you for your help.
To register, email Molly at Nene Rivers Trust.
Play Areas & Adventure Trails
The playground and play tower await you this Easter, alongside water play for little ones, and lots of sand, plus the assault course is only a short walk away. Our food and drink outlets are ready to keep you refreshed and our café menu will ensure you’re satisfied! Explore more – along our adventure trail – with climbing rocks, rope bridge and zip line.
More from the Visitor Centre at Easter school holidays
Cafe...
A delightful assortment of easter-themed cookies and cakes, freshly baked and ready to sweeten your half-term break at our café!
Gift Shop...
A charming array of Easter gifts waiting to add a touch of whimsy and wonder to your home – find them in our gift shop!