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 continued dry conditions, NO BBQs.
SAT 7th SEPT: Please note, the cafe kitchen closes early at midday, so there will be not hot food. Drinks and cake only.
Join us at Stanwick Lakes for our annual Family Fun Day – a fantastic day of adventure, entertainment and community for families and friends of all ages. There's plenty to enjoy throughout the day, including 30+ artisan craft stalls, face painting, inflatables, Ranger Rita's Animal Adventure, performances from Laugh Out Loud Theatre Company, and family […]
Try axe throwing at Family Fun Day and learn how to throw like a pro with expert coaching in a safe, outdoor setting. Perfect for all skill levels, it’s a fun and unique way to develop new skills, enjoy some fresh air, and make lasting memories with family and friends.
Learn about Roman beliefs and traditions in this thoughtful, hands-on workshop exploring votive offerings - objects given to the gods as symbols of hope, gratitude, or healing. You’ll then be guided in sculpting your own meaningful clay piece, inspired by authentic Roman examples and their stories
This Summer Art Club is designed for children aged 7-12 years to learn new skills and techniques. In this session, we will create a flower meadow, exploring layering, pattern, collage and colour, resulting in a richly textured meadow scene.
As part of the Festival of Archaeology visit and learn about out current project: From Iron to Empire! Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley! From the construction of a replica Roman kiln, heritage gardens and ancient textiles, there will be plenty to […]
Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this summer! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that live in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes! After a safety briefing and an introduction to the creatures we’re likely to find, we’ll head to the pond […]
Join expert Doug Goddard for a guided stroll around the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes. Come along to discover and identify the butterflies and dragonflies that call Stanwick Lakes home. You’ll explore meadows, lakesides and riverbanks, spotting winged insects and discovering what makes each species unique. This walk is suitable for adults and children aged […]
Join us for our summer Craft club – and this time the theme is badgers and their woodland friends. On Wednesday 12th August, prebook onto one of our 2 crafting sessions, at which you’ll have the choice to create lots of brilliant badger themed crafts, including: - A woodland diorama, featuring your favourite woodland animals, […]
Join us for one of our summer workshops and create your very own tote bag. You will use ready cut stamps and lino blocks to print and create your own design. Supported by artist and printmaker Lizzie Ault, who will be providing her own hand cut blocks for you to use.
Join artist & tutor Lizzie Ault to create a set of hanging decorations or a garland inspired by summer. You’ll try foil embossing, a beautiful, relaxing craft inspired by folk art and seasonal themes. You’ll learn the basics and create your own embossed decoration to take home.
Bronze Age Burials And Ceremonial Landscape A heritage talk by Professor Stephen Upex The coming of the Bronze Age heralds major changes in the way that society appears to have operated, farmed, buried their dead and worshipped which can all be detected within the archaeological landscape. This talk will review some of these changes and […]
Picture this: safe, steady gravel paths, crisp morning air filling your lungs, and the panoramic beauty of Stanwick Lakes unraveling before your eyes. Stanwick Lakes, our cherished wetland nature reserve, plays host to four running events each year, offering three distances (5k, 10k, and half marathon). Whether you’re a new runner just starting out, or […]