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 […]
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a private function the Visitor Centre will be closed on Thursday 20th March. The Walker’s Rest will be open for refreshments.
Winter Hours are in effect until Mach 23rd, so please note that the car park is locked at 5.30pm.
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 […]
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 […]
Build a den at Stanwick Lakes this half term! A Ranger will lead your group to our den building area and introduce you to the tools and materials available, and […]
Join the Ranger team in the Visitor Centre to hear about the work they have completed throughout the winter conservation season, their wildlife highlights so far, and their plans for […]
Come along and join us for our 2nd run of the year here at Stanwick Lakes! You have a choice of running 5k, 10k or even pushing yourself to complete […]
The talk ‘The Peacemaker’ as told by Lynette Hill An overview The Peacemaker - A prophet on a divine mission to create an alliance between warring nations faces his greatest […]
Watercolour Painting Workshop Description: Each 2.5 hour session will have a different subject and emphasis. Exploring practical skills from surface preparation to application of paint, tools and use of mediums. […]
In this five-hour workshop you will make a unique glass piece to fit into a copper frame for your garden. The overall display including the frame measures approximately 10cm x 34cm. You will […]
Everyone is welcome but it will be best suited to learners aged 5–11 or those accessing the Key Stages 1 & 2 curriculum. It will offer home education families the chance to take part in three timed sessions, designed around our values of nature, heritage and adventure. As well as more informal, drop-in learning activities. The timed sessions on the day will include Pond Dipping, our new Dig Detectives session and Den Building! We can’t wait to see you there.