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Summer Solstice at Stanwick Lakes

20th June 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Join us on Saturday 20th June 2026 for a full day and evening celebration of the Summer Solstice at Stanwick Lakes, running from midday through to midnight. Across the day you can explore living history, hands-on heritage activities and creative workshops, before moving into evening experiences that continue the celebration into the night. From Roman and Viking camps to craft activities, sunset workshops and a night swim under the stars, the event brings together the longest day of the year in one place.

Daytime Festival (12pm–8pm) – Free Entry
Living history and heritage activities across the site, including Roman and Viking camps, ancient traditions with Northampton Pagans, heritage craft demonstrations (weaving, dyeing and woodworking), and family-friendly seasonal activities inspired by midsummer traditions.

Craft activities include:

  • Corn Dollies – drop-in
  • Embossing workshop – ticketed
  • Children’s Solstice activities – drop-in

Solstice Lates (8pm–10pm) – Ticketed
Small, relaxed evening workshops with a welcome drink and your choice of creative session:

  • Corn dollies: Mordiford Heart
  • Lino fabric printing with Lizzie Ault
  • Paint & Sip watercolours with Louise Berril

Solstice Night Swim (10:30pm–midnight) – Ticketed
A guided after-dark swim experience on the lake with a calm, atmospheric setting beneath the midsummer sky and added safety support.

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