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.
This September, five creative local artist exhibit together at Stanwick Lakes to feature a vibrant mix of styles, materials and perspectives in response to the natural world. The exhibition at Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre will run for the month of September, and will be open daily.
Combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to add depth and texture to your work.
Join us for an inspiring watercolor painting class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush!
Join us for a Guided Bird Walk around the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes. Members of the Mid Nene RSPB group will guide you around the site to spot birds and identify them by sight and sound. This walk is suitable for all ages and all levels of birdwatching experience. Binoculars and identification guides will […]
Discover the everyday lives spanning 5,000 years at Stanwick Lakes. From Roman crafts and Viking camps to blacksmithing, Roman pottery kilns and Bronze Age Boat building - explore the skills, work, and traditions that shaped life in the Nene Valley. Discover 5,000 years of everyday life in the Nene Valley at Stanwick Lakes this Heritage […]
In these 2.5 hour oil painting sessions learn and practice techniques from canvas prep to paint application — perfect for beginners or artists wanting to refine their skills.
Come along for these creative acrylic painting class where you can explore the techniques of this lovely medium!
Back by popular demand... Join us for a magical nighttime swim to celebrate the end of the summer season at Stanwick Lakes! Bring your head torch and fairy lights for a sparkling Stanwick Swim like no other! With extra on land and on water safety support, lifeguards and a gently lit swim route, you can […]
In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, Lisa will guide you through the beautiful and organic process of batik, a centuries-old technique that uses melted wax and vibrant inks on silk to create rich, flowing designs.
The jigsaw method in lino is the act of cutting your lino block into sections which you can ink up with different colours to create colourful prints. The workshop will be inspired by the season, flowers, nature, celebrations.
These 2.5-hour pottery sessions, led by skilled artist Louise Berrill, are designed to accommodate all levels, from beginners to those with more experience.
Hosted by the Northamptonshire Badger Group and suitable for young people aged 11-17 and young adults age 18-30. Join the Northamptonshire Badger group to discover all about badgers, including how to spot the signs that they live on a site, their setts and how to survey for them. The event will start in the visitor […]