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.
In this taster session you will learn the basics of blacksmithing, a trade that has been at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. The skills you will learn include taking a heat, drawing out, scrolling, and twisting to produce a unique piece to take home.
Join us for a cosy Autumnal evening this October as the Visitor Centre opens late for an evenings of creativity, and the chance to try your hand at something new, with workshops ranging from an autumn themed Sip & Paint, Family Friendly Resin Jewellery Making for age 10+ and even a Blacksmithing taster session in our Traditional Barn.
Grab your magnifying glass and join us for a fun-filled walk around the nature reserve this half term! Discover the secret world of the harvest mouse – the UK’s tiniest rodent – and learn how these little creatures live. Become a Harvest Mouse Explorer this half term, as you search in the grasses for abandoned […]
This event is designed for ages 11-17 in partnership with the Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group. Young people attending this even must be accompanied by their adult at all times. Accompanying adults go free. Join us for a hands-on Harvest Mouse Survey and help make a real difference for wildlife. Learn how to identify suitable […]
Get ready for some spooky family fun this half term and create your own Willow frame Lantern! Perfect for families: bring along your little ones for a magical Halloween hands-on activity.
Join us for one of our autumn workshops and create your very own design onto a tote bag. Using ready cut stamps and lino blocks to print and create your own design. Supported by artist and printmaker Lizzie Ault, who will be providing her own hand cut blocks for you to use.
This event is designed for young people aged 18-30 in partnership with the Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group. Join the team at Stanwick Lakes to take part in monitoring the harvest mouse population on the nature reserve as part of the national Harvest Mouse survey. Learn how to identify suitable habitat, search for harvest mouse […]
Understanding Roman Northamptonshire A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Northamptonshire occupies a central position within the landscape of Roman Britain, yet its remarkable archaeological heritage is often overshadowed by more familiar Roman sites elsewhere in the country. This talk explores how the county was transformed following the Roman conquest, revealing a landscape of […]
We’re delighted to welcome back Nick Penny, writer, musician, and lover of the natural world. Nick has delivered his popular talks and musical performances for us before, and this time he returns to Stanwick Lakes for another special evening of live music and chat. We’re delighted to welcome back Nick Penny, writer, musician, and lover […]
As part of our festive season, acoustic trio Threaded return to Stanwick Lakes for a relaxed night of original music with a hint of the season in the warm glow of the café on a winter’s evening.
Did you know, we have nearly 40 nest boxes at Stanwick Lakes, providing vital nesting spaces for birds? This gives us the chance to monitor the bird population on the reserve and contribute data to national bird recording schemes. On Saturday 14th November at 1.30pm, we will be hosting a talk on by local ornithologist […]
Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll design and carve your very own linocut stamp. Experienced printmaker, Kerrie Suteu, will guide you through each step, and you’ll leave with a a small set of Christmas cards ready to send.