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 […]
Our popular Open Water Swimming sessions are returning from 23rd May 2025, and running to the end of September.
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.
Join us for our Summer Craft Fair, with local artisans lining the paths to show off their talents and wares. There will also be a day of family fun here […]
Enjoy a full day of family fun at Stanwick Lakes, with live entertainment, outdoor activities, and our Summer Craft Fair featuring local artisan stalls. Parking charges apply (except for members or with 4 or more Live Music Passes, which include free parking), and small fees apply to some activities – all supporting our accessible play campaign.
An open-air afternoon of live music at Stanwick Lakes, raising funds for accessible play. Enjoy performances from a West End duo and a local jazz favourite, with optional picnic boxes and free parking for group bookings.
Build a den at Stanwick Lakes this summer! A Ranger will lead your group to our den building area and introduce you to the tools and materials available, and we’ll […]
Discover the beauty of butterflies on this guided walk, where you'll learn the best places to look for butterflies at Stanwick Lakes and identify different species, while contributing to vital […]