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.
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 at Stanwick Lakes! This event promises a fantastic range of activities and entertainment for all ages! Enjoy live entertainment, activities for all the family and […]
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 discuss the main properties a shelter should have if it were to be needed in a survival situation! You’ll then be set a challenge, in […]
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 conservation efforts. More info: https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/about Starting from 10:30am the talk and walk should last about 60-90 minutes. What's Included Our Tea, Talk and Walk is […]
Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this summer! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that live in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes! After a safety briefing and an introduction to the creatures we’re likely to find, we’ll head to the pond […]
Mindful Making: Beaker Pot Fun Get hands-on with heritage this summer! As part of the CBA Festival of Archaeology celebrations this year, come and join us for a fun and calming craft session where kids can make their very own Bronze Age beaker pot just like ancient people did thousands of years ago. Perfect for […]
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 discuss the main properties a shelter should have if it were to be needed in a survival situation! You’ll then be set a challenge, in […]
Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this summer! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that live in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes! After a safety briefing and an introduction to the creatures we’re likely to find, we’ll head to the pond […]
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 discuss the main properties a shelter should have if it were to be needed in a survival situation! You’ll then be set a challenge, in […]
Winged Wonders Guided Walk Join expert Doug Goddard on Tuesday 12th August for our Winged Wonders Walk at Stanwick Lakes. Doug will lead you on a guided walk to spot and identify butterflies and dragonflies that live on the riverbanks, lakesides and meadows of the nature reserve. This walk is suitable for adults and children […]
Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this summer! Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that live in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes! After a safety briefing and an introduction to the creatures we’re likely to find, we’ll head to the pond […]