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SUMMARY:Open Water Swimming
DESCRIPTION:For 2026\, we are pleased to offer weekly open water swimming sessions\, taking place every Friday evening throughout the summer season\, from Friday 15th May to Friday 28th August. This is our most regular programme to date\, giving swimmers the opportunity to build a consistent routine and enjoy the benefits of swimming in a unique natural setting. \nAll sessions are fully lifeguarded and supported by an experienced on-water safety team\, ensuring a safe and structured environment for open water swimming. \nAs a nature reserve and designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)\, Stanwick Lakes is subject to strict protections. With approval from Natural England\, we are delighted to continue offering a full season of organised open water swimming sessions in 2026. \nOpen water swimming can support wellbeing in many ways\, including improved sleep and circulation\, increased metabolism\, a boosted immune system\, and enhanced mood. \n2026 Session Dates: Fridays\, 15th May – 28th August 2026\nNo swim on Friday 19th JuneSaturday 20th June – Summer Solstice Night Swim \nFor full information\, including FAQs and how to book tickets\, please visit the dedicated event page. \nBOOK HERE: https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/open-water-swimming/
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/open-water-swimming/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
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SUMMARY:Tinsmithing workshops
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\nThis critically endangered heritage craft is being kept alive at Stanwick Lakes — and you can be a part of it! Learn the skills of tin-smithing from one of the last tinsmiths in the country. \nTinplate – a thin sheet of iron or steel coated with pure tin – is strong\, lightweight\, durable\, food safe and resembles silver. During the 18th and 19th centuries it was ubiquitous in home\, work and military life\, with every town having its own “Tinman & Brazier.” Tin-smithing is now classified by the Heritage Crafts Association as critically endangered and at serious risk of no longer being practised in the UK. \nDuring the day you’ll learn the core processes – measuring\, cutting with tin-snips\, burring\, forming\, wiring\, seaming and soldering — and make a wall hanging candle sconce plus your choice of a pastry cutter\, a candle holder\, or cup to take home. No experience is needed; the course is suitable for adults of any ability\, limited to six participants. Teenagers 16+ are welcome with adult supervision. \nThe course takes place in a purpose-built oak framed craft barn at Stanwick Lakes\, a protected Nature Reserve and Wetland of International Importance covering 750 acres. \nParking is included in the ticket price. Tickets are £120 per person per one day workshop. Three workshops are available to book – Sunday 26th July\, Saturday 29th August or Sunday 30th August. \nBook now \nAbout the Tutor\nYour tutor is John Wills\, one of the last three professional tinsmiths in Britain. In 2022\, as part of a Heritage Crafts Association project to rescue tinsmithing\, he trained under master tinsmith Karl Schmidt (Dakota Tinworks\, USA) and subsequently built a new tinman & brazier workshop to keep the craft alive. He is a Yeoman of the Worshipful Company of Tinplate Workers Alias Wire Workers of the City of London. \nCancellation policy: Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/tinsmithing-workshops-2026/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
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