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SUMMARY:Gathering Of Kings
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of the Vikings! Explore our immersive living history camp\, witness thrilling battles\, and cheer on warriors in a one-on-one combat competition to crown the new king! Stroll through the trade stalls\, treat yourself to unique treasures\, and enjoy everything Stanwick Lakes has to offer.\nUnleash your inner Viking and be part of the adventure. We can’t wait to see you there! ⚔️🔥 \nThis free event is brought to you by Stanwick Lakes and Ravens Croft Events.\nCar parking charges apply.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/gathering-of-the-kings/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250409T165807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T183506Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Finale Talk: West Cotton - Working at 'Home'
DESCRIPTION:An overview: For five seasons\, from the summer of 1985 to the autumn of 1989\, with winter breaks\, Andy and Pat Chapman were part of the excavation team at the deserted medieval hamlet of West Cotton\, and the underlying prehistoric monuments.\nDuring the week they lived on site in a caravan along with their two and\, from 1986\, three children\, and dogs. Returning home to Northampton at the weekend for baths\, and cooking and baking for the following week. This talk will tell the story of the excavation year by year from the viewpoint of a family working at ‘home’. \nThe speaker: Andy Chapman worked as a field archaeologist in Northamptonshire from the 1970s\, specialising in prehistoric and medieval archaeology. Andy has worked to illustrate the outstanding and important results from excavations at Raunds and Stanwick from Neolithic monuments to the deserted medieval villages.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/heritage-finale-talk-west-cotton-working-at-home/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Heritage,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250409T170613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T174103Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Finale Talk: Stanwick Lakes History – Through Ernie’s Eyes
DESCRIPTION:An overview:\nJoin history enthusiast Tim Page as he shares photographic slides – on the original slide projector – of the Stanwick Lakes site as it was during the archaeological and quarry work excavations in the 1980’s and 1990’s. The photos\, taken by past Stanwick village resident photographer and historian Ernie Head \, are a candid curation that tell the story of one man’s interest and enthusiasm for documenting the local area. \nThe speaker:\nTim Page is a life long resident of Stanwick Village and was honoured to have been gifted Ernie’s slides and photographic collection. As a keen photographer himself\, Tim shares Ernie’s memories of the quarry works and archaeological digs through this vintage slide show.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/heritage-finale-talk-stanwick-lakes-history-through-ernies-eyes/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Heritage,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250409T164656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T174122Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Finale Talk: Bronze\, Beer and Boats
DESCRIPTION:An overview:\nJoin Dr. James Dilley as he looks back at the highs\, lows\, spills and thrills of the Big Bronze Age Boat Build at the lakes. From amusing predicaments to exploring the role of prehistoric archaeology in today’s world. If you are interested in history\, archaeology or crafts (and enjoy a laugh)\, this is a talk for you. \nThe speaker:\nDr. James Dilley led the Bronze Age boat build at Stanwick Lakes over the last couple of years as well as prehistoric craft workshops and living history displays. He works with museums and universities all over the world and frequently appears on TV demonstrating prehistoric crafts. His work is on display in Stonehenge\, The British Museum and many other well-known heritage sites.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/heritage-finale-talk-bronze-beer-and-boats/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Heritage,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250409T165115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T183433Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Finale Talk & Walk: Our Journey so Far
DESCRIPTION:Join Heritage Coordinator Nadia Norman for a heritage walk around Stanwick Lakes\, exploring the fantastic areas created during the recent project exploring the Bronze Age and Iron Age history of the site. Taking on part of the Heritage Trail\, the walk is a great way to explore both nature and heritage together. \nThe walk is approximately 2.5 miles long on gravel paths. Dogs\, buggies and mobility scooters welcome! \nAttending the walk is free but places are limited\, please book to reserve your spot. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/heritage-finale-talk-walk-our-journey-so-far/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250214T120622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T202737Z
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SUMMARY:Railway Stations of the old East Northamptonshire District Council
DESCRIPTION:The talk \nRailway Stations of the old East Northamptonshire District Council \nAn overview \nOver sixty years ago there were more than seventy railway stations serving their communities in Northamptonshire\, and thirteen in East Northants. Today\, the county has six whilst there are none locally. This illustrated talk looks at each of the thirteen local stations and remaining infrastructure. \nThe speaker \nEric Franklin – I was born and raised in North Surrey well over seventy years ago. We moved to Northamptonshire in 1973 and Thrapston in 1982. Over the last thirty-five years I have developed an interest and much expertise in the local history of Thrapston and environs. I have written two books about the towns’ men who became casualties during the Great War and local news stories covering the ears 1914 to 1921 whilst also editing and contributing to the towns’ local history magazine. I also write a monthly item of local interest in the monthly Thrapston Life magazine delivered to the town\, Islip and Denford
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/railway-stations-of-the-old-east-northamptonshire-district-council/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Talk,Tea & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250409T163741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T174128Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Finale Talk: The Must Farm Log Boats
DESCRIPTION:An overview:\nBetween 2009 and 2012\, the Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) excavated a later prehistoric palaeochannel at the Must Farm Quarry\, Whittlesey\, Peterborough. The excavations revealed the richness of the archaeological material preserved in the channel\, including a group of nine exceptionally well preserved logboats which dated from the Middle Bronze Age to the Early Iron Age. This talk introduces the Must Farm logboats\, exploring their varied forms and the history of their deposition in the context of the river’s history. \nThe speaker:\nIona Robinson Zeki is an archaeological researcher at the Cambridge Archaeological Unit\, University of Cambridge. Her focus is on the fieldwork\, research and publication of projects investigating the prehistoric archaeology of the Fens\, specialising in the study of waterlogged wood.  She has worked on the archaeology of Must Farm since 2009\, co-authored the recent publication on the Must Farm Pile-dwelling Settlement and is currently commencing work on the publication of the Must Farm Palaeochannel\, including its most famous finds\, the Must Farm logboats.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/heritage-finale-talk-the-must-farm-log-boats/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Heritage,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250405T191056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T170743Z
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SUMMARY:Finale Exhibition: A heritage celebration
DESCRIPTION:This free-to-enter exhibition will explore the heritage journey spanning over 40 years at Stanwick Lakes\, from archaeological excavations and quarrying activities to the creation of a nature reserve\, visitor centre\, and transformative heritage projects.\nThe national significance of the site’s heritage was unearthed during early archaeological excavations prior to gravel quarrying\, resulting in a large-scale rescue archaeology project across the Stanwick Lakes valley.\nDiscover the 10\,000-year history of Stanwick Lakes through a week-long photographic exhibition\, exclusive talks as part of special “Heritage Tea & Talks\,” and the opportunity to join a Heritage Walk exploring the site and the latest project areas from the Bronze and Iron Ages.\nThe exhibition is free to enter\, but car parking charges apply to support the charity.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/finale-exhibition/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250405T184721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T191544Z
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SUMMARY:The HERDS - Animal Travels
DESCRIPTION: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 will sweep through city centres on a 20\,000km journey from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle\, bringing together the worlds of arts and science in an urgent call for climate action. \nWe are excited to let you know that Stanwick Lakes has been given a grant from the Art Fund to host hands-on educational\, community activities to raise awareness of this amazing project. \nThroughout May and June we will create a giant kestrel puppet with a professional puppeteer and local teenagers\, which will be part of an “Animal Travels” exhibition in the Visitor Centre Heritage Museum. The exhibition will take place in the May half term holiday and will feature some of the stories of the animals who lived in this part of the Nene Valley in the past\, and include local finds such as a woolly mammoth tooth and an auroch horn!  Alongside the exhibition\, there will be FREE drop in animal puppet crafts and a “Follow the HERDS” trail to help visitors learn about some of these amazing journeys while being immersed in beautiful views and wildlife outside on the nature reserve.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/the-herds-animal-travels/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Nature Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250303T115136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T155703Z
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SUMMARY:Water Vole Reintroduction at Stanwick Lakes and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The talk \nWater Vole Reintroduction at Stanwick Lakes and Beyond. \nAn overview \nAn overview of the ecology\, history\, importance\, and future of water voles by reserve ranger Isaac Manley. With the exciting news that Stanwick Lakes will reintroduce Water Voles\, this talk explains their current UK status\, how we got there and how the UK is currently using reintroductions as a solution. From the broader UK picture\, to the specific Stanwick Lakes story\, you’ll learn about the vital role water voles play in their ecosystem\, the work involved in their reintroduction\, and tips on how to spot them in the future—hopefully right here at our reserve!   \nThe speaker \nOur very own Stanwick Lakes Ranger Isaac Manley will be delivering this insightful talk. \n 
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/water-vole-reintroduction-talk/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Talk,Tea & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250317T114233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T174551Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Trail
DESCRIPTION:Come and have a go at completing our Egg-cellent Easter trail during the Easter holidays! \nJoin the Funny Bunnies on our DetEGGtive Nature Trail\, learning about eggs around Solstice Lake with an activity sheet and prize.  \nTrail packs are available to purchase from the Welcome Desk in the Visitor Centre\, for £3.50 each. The trail is available every day during the Easter holidays with no need to book.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/easter-trail/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Easter,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250317T114029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T112140Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Crafts
DESCRIPTION:This Easter\, have a go at some of our walk-in crafting activities at Stanwick Lakes! \nThese activities will be available in our Visitor Centre & Café throughout the Easter holidays – just ask at reception for the materials. \nWe ask for a small donation for the materials\, depending on your choice of craft. \n 
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/easter-crafts-2/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Easter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T075310
CREATED:20250317T114130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T174417Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Pottery Painting
DESCRIPTION:Join us over the Easter holidays for pottery painting in our Visitor Centre and Café! \nOffering practical pieces like plates and mugs\, as well as our new egg-citing Easter pieces\, we’ve got plenty of options to keep all ages entertained. \nOur pottery pieces range from £7-£20 and include your chosen bisque\, the paints\, a table in our Café\, and us taking your pottery to be glazed and fired in our kiln. Finished pieces can be collected from Stanwick Lakes within two weeks. \nPottery painting is walk-in and does not require booking. Please be aware that during lunchtime the café may be busy\, so there may be a short wait for a table\, and we do not accept walk-ins after 3.30pm to make sure you have plenty of time to complete your creations. \nTo learn more about the process\, you can visit our pottery painting blog.
URL:https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/easter-pottery-painting-2/
LOCATION:Stanwick Lakes\, NN9 6GY
CATEGORIES:Easter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanwick Lakes":MAILTO:info@rftrust.org.uk
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