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  • SPA – Meet & Greet

    Stanwick Lakes

    Put your questions to Lara from The Wildlife Trust! Visit the SPA (Special Protection Area) stall and learn about why the nature reserve is so important. There will also be […]

  • Willow Weaving Course: Obelisk & Bird Feeder

    Stanwick Lakes

    Spend a creative day at Stanwick Lakes learning traditional willow weaving techniques. This beginner-friendly workshop guides you through making a woven garden obelisk and a spiral bird feeder, building practical skills in shaping and tension in an inspiring natural setting.

  • Japanese Botanical Stitching Workshop

    Stanwick Lakes

    This workshop runs in the spring and summer time when there are many flowers and leaves in the garden. Participants draw any flowers and leaves on the sketchbook in the garden and then transfer their drawing into the handwoven organic cotton tea towel. Participants will stitch their design using the course tutor Emi's natural dyed […]

    £65.00

  • Spoon Carving Workshop – One Day

    Stanwick Lakes

    Spend a relaxing day at Stanwick Lakes learning traditional spoon carving techniques. This beginner-friendly course covers cleaving wood, shaping with an axe, and carving with sloyd and hook knives to create your own handcrafted wooden spoon. Set in the oak-framed craft barn and surrounded by 750 acres of inspiring wetlands, it is a practical and immersive introduction to green woodworking.

  • Glass Fusion – Holey Moley Bowl Workshop

    Stanwick Lakes

    This three-hour workshop focuses on creating a distinctive “holey” glass bowl. Participants will be taught how to cut glass and gain an understanding of glass fusion techniques, while producing a one-of-a-kind bowl. This workshop is aimed at all levels as the small group size allows Sally to provide as much support as you require to […]

    £77.00

  • Magic Mammals – FREE EVENT

    Stanwick Lakes

    Join us at Stanwick Lakes on the 26th April to celebrate National Mammal Week. Drop in to our Magic Mammal event anytime between 11am and 3pm to discover how we […]

  • Guided Bird Walks on International Dawn Chorus Day

    Stanwick Lakes

    To celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday 3rd May, we will be hosting two guided bird walks at Stanwick Lakes. “Early birds” are invited to join our first walk […]

    £13.50

  • Open Water Swimming

    Stanwick Lakes

    For 2026, we are pleased to offer weekly open water swimming sessions, taking place every Friday evening throughout the summer season, from Friday 15th May to Friday 28th August. This is our most regular programme to date, giving swimmers the opportunity to build a consistent routine and enjoy the benefits of swimming in a unique […]

  • Nest Box Monitoring Walk

    Stanwick Lakes

    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 […]

    £3.00 – £6.00

  • Linocut Jigsaw Workshop

    Stanwick Lakes

    A one day workshop where you will create a lino print using the jigsaw method. The jigsaw method in lino is the act of cutting your lino block into sections […]

    £85.00

  • Home Education Day KS3 – May 2026

    Stanwick Lakes

    Our dedicated Key Stage 3 Home Education Day takes place on Thursday 21st May 2026. Designed for learners aged 11-14, the day includes water vole conservation fieldwork, a local history study and a Ranger-led charcoal making experience.

    £15.00

  • May “Lates” – Evening Workshops

    Stanwick Lakes

    May “Lates” – Friday 22nd May 2026 With spring in full swing and the evenings stretching out, it’s the perfect time to come and try your hand at some traditional crafts. From weaving and floristry to the heat of the forge, there’s something to get stuck into whatever your interests – whether you’re coming with […]