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.
Put your questions to Lara from The Wildlife Trust! Visit the SPA (Special Protection Area) stall and learn about why the nature reserve is so important. There will also be a free activities available. Lara, is a nature conservation officer whose role focuses specifically on the management, protection, and enhancement of a Special Protection Area […]
Spend a creative day at Stanwick Lakes learning traditional willow weaving techniques. This beginner-friendly workshop guides you through making a woven garden obelisk and a spiral bird feeder, building practical skills in shaping and tension in an inspiring natural setting.
This workshop runs in the spring and summer time when there are many flowers and leaves in the garden. Participants draw any flowers and leaves on the sketchbook in the garden and then transfer their drawing into the handwoven organic cotton tea towel. Participants will stitch their design using the course tutor Emi's natural dyed […]
Spend a relaxing day at Stanwick Lakes learning traditional spoon carving techniques. This beginner-friendly course covers cleaving wood, shaping with an axe, and carving with sloyd and hook knives to create your own handcrafted wooden spoon. Set in the oak-framed craft barn and surrounded by 750 acres of inspiring wetlands, it is a practical and immersive introduction to green woodworking.
This three-hour workshop focuses on creating a distinctive “holey” glass bowl. Participants will be taught how to cut glass and gain an understanding of glass fusion techniques, while producing a one-of-a-kind bowl. This workshop is aimed at all levels as the small group size allows Sally to provide as much support as you require to […]
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 […]
A one day workshop where you will create a lino print using the jigsaw method. The jigsaw method in lino is the act of cutting your lino block into sections which you can ink up with different colours to create colourful prints. You will design, carve and print using the jigsaw method. You can choose […]
Our dedicated Key Stage 3 Home Education Day takes place on Thursday 21st May 2026. Designed for learners aged 11-14, the day includes water vole conservation fieldwork, a local history study and a Ranger-led charcoal making experience.
May “Lates” – Friday 22nd May 2026 With spring in full swing and the evenings stretching out, it’s the perfect time to come and try your hand at some traditional crafts. From weaving and floristry to the heat of the forge, there’s something to get stuck into whatever your interests – whether you’re coming with […]
Get fired up and step into the world of blacksmithing! This hands-on taster workshop is a thrilling introduction to the ancient art of forging, specially designed for young people. You’ll discover the basics of working with hot metal – heating, shaping, twisting, and scrolling – and experience the excitement of creating something from scratch in […]