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.
Discover the everyday lives spanning 5,000 years at Stanwick Lakes. From Roman crafts and Viking camps to blacksmithing, Roman pottery kilns and Bronze Age Boat building - explore the skills, work, and traditions that shaped life in the Nene Valley. Discover 5,000 years of everyday life in the Nene Valley at Stanwick Lakes this Heritage […]
The Roman invasion of AD 43 and the conquest of Britain A heritage talk by Professor Stephen Upex The Romans sent an invasion force to Britain in AD 43 and for the next 4 centuries controlled the landscape of Britannia. This talk will explain how this invasion unfolded. Who where the troops, what were their […]
Understanding Roman Northamptonshire A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Northamptonshire occupies a central position within the landscape of Roman Britain, yet its remarkable archaeological heritage is often overshadowed by more familiar Roman sites elsewhere in the country. This talk explores how the county was transformed following the Roman conquest, revealing a landscape of […]
Northamptonshire Villas and Life in the Countryside A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Roman Northamptonshire was a predominantly rural landscape, where prosperous villas, bustling farmsteads, and productive agricultural estates formed the backbone of the local economy. While the grand villas often capture our imagination with their mosaics, bathhouses, and luxurious accommodation, they were […]