The HERDS – Animal Travels
The HERDS is a groundbreaking public art and climate initiative designed to inspire action and renew our bond with the natural world. From April to August 2025, life-size puppet animals […]
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.
The HERDS is a groundbreaking public art and climate initiative designed to inspire action and renew our bond with the natural world. From April to August 2025, life-size puppet animals […]
This free-to-enter exhibition will explore the heritage journey spanning over 40 years at Stanwick Lakes, from archaeological excavations and quarrying activities to the creation of a nature reserve, visitor centre, […]
An overview: Join Dr. James Dilley as he looks back at the highs, lows, spills and thrills of the Big Bronze Age Boat Build at the lakes. From amusing predicaments […]
An overview: Join history enthusiast Tim Page as he shares photographic slides – on the original slide projector - of the Stanwick Lakes site as it was during the archaeological […]
An overview: For five seasons, from the summer of 1985 to the autumn of 1989, with winter breaks, Andy and Pat Chapman were part of the excavation team at the […]
Step into the world of the Vikings! Explore our immersive living history camp, witness thrilling battles, and cheer on warriors in a one-on-one combat competition to crown the new king! […]
Join local bird watcher Bob Webster for a Sunday morning stroll around the nature reserve. Spot the migrant birds arriving at Stanwick Lakes by sight and listen out for their […]
The talk The maritime archaeology of the Roman Empire encompasses the study of underwater cultural heritage related to ancient Roman maritime activities, including shipwrecks, port structures, and submerged settlements. This […]
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 […]
The talk Home Guard in Northamptonshire An overview This talk will examine how the Home Guard of the Second World War became such an affectionate part of the British national […]
Our popular Open Water Swimming sessions are returning from 23rd May 2025, and running to the end of September.
Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this half term! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that […]