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.
New Exhibition
To mark the 81st anniversary of a mid-air collision that occurred between two B17 Flying Fortress aircraft on the 22nd February 1944, a temporary exhibition to commemorate this tragic event will be open to the public.
Situated in The Hideaway at the Visitor Centre, the exhibition will offer insights into the bravery and sacrifice of our Allied forces as well as the way of life in Northamptonshire during “The Big Week” and the united operations that followed throughout 1944.
The exhibition has been compassionately researched and curated by dedicated volunteers, including the poignant additions of the journeys and lives of the airmen involved, thanks to the unwavering support of the families in the US who graciously granted permission and blessings.
We are honoured to be supported in this exhibition by the team at The 384th Museum, Grafton Underwood.
Admission is to the exhibition will be free, although car parking charges for Stanwick Lakes still apply.
The exhibition will be open daily from Saturday 15th February – Sunday 23rd February 2025, 10am – 3pm.
Memorial
This historic event holds great significance in both local and wartime history.
A successful fundraising appeal in 2024 enabled Stanwick Lakes to construct a permanent memorial as a lasting tribute located in a peaceful, reflective spot overlooking Brightwater Lake.
To visit the memorial, follow the main pathway towards Sandmartin Bridge and the assault course. It’s just a few minutes walk from the visitor centre.
To find our more about our B17 heritage research and memorial journey, visit our dedicated page here – B-17 Exhibition: Virtual Gallery | Stanwick Lakes | Nature, Heritage, Adventure