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.
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 […]
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 May half-term with creative family crafts at Stanwick Lakes. Enjoy 90 minutes of hands-on activities including origami, rock art and more (ages 3+).
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.
This creative workshop has been designed especially for children aged 10 and over, teenagers and young adults. It will combine drawing, painting and collage to produce a mixed media sunset masterpiece. It will take place in the Discovery Zone at Stanwick Lakes.
Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley!
On this three-hour course, you’ll be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make three different style stacking rings, or a pendant from a selection of five styles. The following techniques will be covered: Making and forming rings Soldering Twisting Texturing Filing and sanding Polishing Perfect for total beginners! Materials: Included […]
This critically endangered heritage craft is being kept alive at Stanwick Lakes — and you can be a part of it! Learn the skills of tin-smithing from one of the last tinsmiths in the country. Tinplate - a thin sheet of iron or steel coated with pure tin - is strong, lightweight, durable, food safe […]
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.
Kate Turner will be running an energising yoga flow workshop on Sunday the 14th of June as part of Green Living Day at Stanwick Lakes. This is a beautiful session that will give you the chance to reconnect with yourself, unwind and connect with nature in a beautiful setting.
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 […]
Afternoon Tea with the ArtsBarn G&S Choir – Singing Songs from the Shows A lovely way to spend a summer afternoon – enjoy afternoon tea in our lakeside café while The ArtsBarn G&S Choir perform an hour of live musical theatre, including much-loved Gilbert & Sullivan numbers. Whether you're a long-time G&S fan or just […]