Summer hours are now in effect! (from March 23rd). Please note that the car park is open until 7pm. The Visitor centre still closes at 5pm.
Please note the water play area is closed on Monday mornings for routine cleaning and maintenance.
Anniversary Exhibition To mark the anniversary of a mid-air collision that occurred between two B17 Flying Fortress aircraft on the 22nd February 1944, a one-day exhibition to commemorate this tragic event will be open to the public. Situated in The Solstice Suite in the Visitor Centre, the exhibition will offer insights into the bravery and […]
Step into our Heritage Museum to meet Phil Gorf from Illuminatio and discover the ancient game of Nine Men’s Morris.
Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley!
Our next Home Education Day features explorative sessions including Feathered Friends, Mosaic Makers: Life in Roman Britain and ranger-led forest crafts.
Step into a world of colour and creativity this spring and learn the art of Batik Silk Painting workshop led by local artist Lisa Deighan. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, Lisa will guide you through the beautiful and organic process of batik, a centuries-old technique that uses melted wax and vibrant inks on silk to create […]
Discover more about the objects you’ve found with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox.
Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll design and carve your very own linocut stamp and then use it to print a unique Easter card. Over the course of the session, experienced printmaker, Kerrie Suteu, will guide you through each step: sketching your design, transferring it onto lino, carving safely, inking your […]
Join us on Sunday 8th February for a classic afternoon tea accompanied by live, feel-good piano music from renowned pianist Lincoln Noel, with two sittings available—book early as spaces are limited.
Our Spring Craft Fair is back, where local artists and makers showcase their one-of-a-kind creations in our beautiful, lakeside setting.
In this five-hour workshop you will make a fused glass butterfly. You will have a choice of fixings so that it can be that can either be hung as a light catcher or fixed to a wall/fence by a ‘stand-off’ fixing. You will learn to create a clear base and then create your design using cut glass […]
Immerse yourself in a full day of mindful slow stitching with naturally dyed fabrics. Explore folk tales, learn hand-stitching techniques, and create your own unique textile artwork inspired by colour, texture, and tradition.
Join us on Sunday 8th February for a classic afternoon tea accompanied by live, feel-good piano music from renowned pianist Lincoln Noel, with two sittings available - book early as spaces are limited.