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 adverse temperatures this week, NO BBQs.
Join us for a cosy Autumnal evening this October as the Visitor Centre opens late for an evenings of creativity, and the chance to try your hand at something new, with workshops ranging from an autumn themed Sip & Paint, Family Friendly Resin Jewellery Making for age 10+ and even a Blacksmithing taster session in our Traditional Barn.
Grab your magnifying glass and join us for a fun-filled walk around the nature reserve this half term! Discover the secret world of the harvest mouse – the UK’s tiniest rodent – and learn how these little creatures live. Become a Harvest Mouse Explorer this half term, as you search in the grasses for abandoned […]
This event is designed for ages 11-17 in partnership with the Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group. Young people attending this even must be accompanied by their adult at all times. Accompanying adults go free. Join us for a hands-on Harvest Mouse Survey and help make a real difference for wildlife. Learn how to identify suitable […]
Join us for one of our autumn workshops and create your very own design onto a tote bag. Using ready cut stamps and lino blocks to print and create your own design. Supported by artist and printmaker Lizzie Ault, who will be providing her own hand cut blocks for you to use.
Spend a creative day at Stanwick Lakes learning traditional willow weaving techniques. Learn core basketry skills while creating an impressive large willow flower.
This event is designed for young people aged 18-30 in partnership with the Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group. Join the team at Stanwick Lakes to take part in monitoring the harvest mouse population on the nature reserve as part of the national Harvest Mouse survey. Learn how to identify suitable habitat, search for harvest mouse […]
Understanding Roman Northamptonshire A heritage talk by Dr Michael J Curtis Northamptonshire occupies a central position within the landscape of Roman Britain, yet its remarkable archaeological heritage is often overshadowed by more familiar Roman sites elsewhere in the country. This talk explores how the county was transformed following the Roman conquest, revealing a landscape of […]
Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll design and carve your very own linocut stamp. Experienced printmaker, Kerrie Suteu, will guide you through each step, and you’ll leave with a a small set of Christmas cards ready to send.
Embrace the festive season with this joyful half-day willow weaving workshop led by willow artist Chaz Friend. You’ll learn how to create two classic seasonal pieces
Our next Home Education Day for KS3 will be on Thursday 19th November 2026. Everyone is welcome but is best suited to learners aged 11-14 or those accessing the Key Stages 3 curriculum. There will be three timed sessions including Owl Pellet Dissection, Political Power: From Iron Age to Roman Britain, and our new Become […]
Spend a relaxing day learning the traditional craft of wood carving by hand which dates back thousands of years, from when we first learned to make sharp tools. This one-day course is suitable for those starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further.
Craft your very own Christmas wreath with guidance from a friendly instructor and a beautiful selection of natural materials. Leave with a wreath that’s one-of-a-kind, ready to bring festive cheer to your front door or home.