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.
Come and join a Bat Walk with the Nene Valley Bat Group as we look for bats around Stanwick Lakes, and listen out for their echolocation sounds using bat detectors. This bat walk is a Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group event and is designed for young people aged 11-17. Young people attending this event must […]
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 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.
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 […]
The Roman invasion of AD 43 and the conquest of Britain A heritage talk by Professor Stephen Upex The Romans sent an invasion force to Britain in AD 43 and for the next 4 centuries controlled the landscape of Britannia. This talk will explain how this invasion unfolded. Who where the troops, what were their […]
Stanwick Lakes is home to many species of fungi, with many only found in specific grassland and woodland habitats. To learn more join our guided mushroom walk led by Mycologist Tom Haddon
Join us at Stanwick Lakes for a special Heritage Build Weekend as part of our From Iron to Empire heritage project. Taking place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, 10am–4pm, the weekend will celebrate two major project milestones: the opening of our new Bronze Age-style jetty and the first firing of our replica Roman […]
Spend a relaxing morning creating a beautiful wreath for your home with florist Catherine Elworthy. You will be shown how to create this arrangement using an ecofriendly willow and moss base and a range of dried and fresh foliage and flowers.
Join our fun and family friendly jewellery-making workshop and create your own handmade jewellery piece using natural stones, dried flowers and resin.
Unwind and get creative at our Autumnal Sip & Paint workshop with resident artist Louise Berrill. Learn the art of painting as your artistic juices flow to produce an Autumn themed artwork to frame and hang at home as part of your Autumnal decorations or give as a gift.