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.
Join us for a delightful day of family fun, community spirit and charity fundraising at Stanwick Lakes! This event promises a fantastic range of activities and entertainment for all ages – and all for a good cause! Enjoy live entertainment, activities for all the family and explore the beauty of Stanwick Lakes nature and heritage with a showcase of its offerings. Our Summer Craft Fair will also take place, with local artisans lining the paths to show off their talents and wares.
What’s On:
from 9.15am – 4pm:
Axe throwing sessions (book in advance to avoid disappointment here: Axe Throwing at Stanwick Lakes – Sunday 14th July
from 10am:
face painting • bouncy castles • craft stalls • Viking re-enactments nature engagement zone – children’s crafts • The Beat Bus & Northamptonshire Fire Crew
Learn at the Lakes taster sessions: silk batik painting & glass fusion sculpture
from 11am in the outdoor theatre:
live music • ice-cream & hot-dogs
from 1pm – 3pm in the outdoor theatre:
Ranger Rita’s Animal Adventure (shows at 1pm & 2.30pm)
While the event is free to attend, we’ll have some exciting paid activities to help us reach our fundraising goal and continue our conservation efforts.
Parking charges apply and this income, as always, also goes directly to Rockingham Forest Trust.
It’s a perfect opportunity to support a great cause and learn about Stanwick Lakes as a charity, while creating lasting memories with your loved ones.
For information on our Accessible Play charity campaign and to donate, visit our campaign page:
Accessible Play Equipment | Donate
Let’s get together, celebrate Stanwick Lakes, and make a difference – we can’t wait to see you there!