Enjoy a wonderful evening in our cafe and decking overlooking the lake on the eve of the Solstice. In addition to our usual cafe menu, we will be serving pizza's and drinks from the cafe from 5pm until midnight. This event is free to attend, usual parking charges apply. Please visit our website for our […]
Experience the magic of the summer solstice at Stanwick "Lates", as our Visitor Centre opens late to celebrate midsummer. Begin your evening with a delicious cocktail, then relax into your choice of creative evening crafting.
Join us for a magical night time swim to celebrate Summer Solstice at Stanwick Lakes. Bring your head torch and fairy lights for a Stanwick Swim like no other. With extra lifeguards on land and on water safety support, and a gently lit swim route, your safety is our top priority as you relax under the stars!
Afternoon Tea with the ArtsBarn G&S Choir – Singing Songs from the Shows A lovely way to spend a summer afternoon – enjoy afternoon tea in our lakeside café while The ArtsBarn G&S Choir perform an hour of live musical theatre, including much-loved Gilbert & Sullivan numbers. Whether you're a long-time G&S fan or just […]
Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley!
Create a personal offering inspired by the ancient world! Learn about Roman beliefs and traditions in this thoughtful, hands-on workshop exploring votive offerings - objects given to the gods as symbols of hope, gratitude, or healing. You’ll then be guided in sculpting your own meaningful clay piece, inspired by authentic Roman examples and their stories […]
Discover more about the objects you’ve found, 300 years or older, with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox.
Participants will have the opportunity to create a beautiful handwoven piece using their own handmade ceramic frame. 5th September 2026 (Day 1): Students will make their ceramic weaving frames using stoneware clay and decorate them with the course tutor Emi’s forged natural clay slips. Day 1 is from 10am until 1pm. 12th September 2026 (Day […]
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. Over four hours, you’ll experiment with mark-making, layering, and colour blending, before crafting your own unique silk artwork inspired by the […]