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.
Join us at Stanwick Lakes on the 26th April to celebrate National Mammal Week. Drop in to our Magic Mammal event anytime between 11am and 3pm to discover how we protect mammals at Stanwick Lakes, watch footage of the amazing animals that live on the reserve and pick up tips on how to identify mammals […]
To celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday 3rd May, we will be hosting two guided bird walks at Stanwick Lakes. “Early birds” are invited to join our first walk to hear the wetland birds as they wake up and start the symphony, while those who prefer a lie-in can come along for a mid-morning […]
Help us to check the nest boxes on the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes and meet some baby birds! Every spring, Stanwick Lakes conducts nest box monitoring as part of our contribution to the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) national bird population survey. Led by experienced nest recorders, trained and licensed by the British Trust […]
Discover the hidden wildlife living in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes this Easter. Guided by one of our Rangers, children can try pond dipping using nets, trays and magnifying glasses while learning about the many creatures that call our ponds home. Suitable for ages 4+. Sessions last around 30 minutes.
Discover the hidden wildlife living in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes this Easter. Guided by one of our Rangers, children can try pond dipping using nets, trays and magnifying glasses while learning about the many creatures that call our ponds home. Suitable for ages 4+. Sessions last around 30 minutes.
Celebrate sustainable living at our Green Living Day this summer. Discover eco-friendly products and ideas - and apply now if you would like to host a stall and inspire visitors.
Join us on Saturday 20th June 2026 for a full day and evening celebration of the Summer Solstice at Stanwick Lakes, running from midday through to midnight. Across the day you can explore living history, hands-on heritage activities and creative workshops, before moving into evening experiences that continue the celebration into the night. From Roman […]
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 […]
Book a Thursday summer pond dipping session! 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!
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, […]
Come and join a Bat Walk with the Nene Valley Bat Group as we look for bats around Stanwick Lakes, and listen out for their echolocation sounds using bat detectors. This bat walk is a Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group event and is designed for young people aged 11-17. Young people attending this event must […]
Join us for a Guided Bird Walk around the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes. Members of the Mid Nene RSPB group will guide you around the site to spot birds and identify them by sight and sound. This walk is suitable for all ages and all levels of birdwatching experience. Binoculars and identification guides will […]