Finding a gift that feels thoughtful, meaningful and long lasting can be a challenge, especially if you want it to support something local. We have put together five nature inspired gifts that celebrate the outdoors and help care for a much loved landscape. These options can be enjoyed throughout the year, offering something a little different while supporting the work of a local charity.
Nest Box Sponsorship
A nest box sponsorship is a wonderful way to support local wildlife while giving someone a personal connection to the natural world. When you sponsor a nest box, you receive a pack filled with information about the nest box, the species that may use it and how we look after the birds on the reserve. The pack also includes nature inspired goodies and a general description of the box location, the surrounding habitat and its registered number. This allows sponsors to follow what is happening inside their box throughout the nesting season. Sponsors are also the first to hear about bird related events at Stanwick Lakes, such as the Dawn Chorus Walk and other activities that celebrate the bird life of the Nene Valley.
To buy Nest Box Sponsorship (packs ready for collection for Christmas) – visit: Nest Box Sponsorship | Stanwick Lakes | Nature, Heritage, Adventure
Annual Membership
An annual membership is a gift that opens the door to nature, heritage and adventure all year. It includes a full year of parking at Stanwick Lakes, making it easier for someone to enjoy regular visits and explore everything the site has to offer. From peaceful walks and wildlife watching to family days out, heritage trails and adventure play, a membership encourages people to return again and again. It is a simple way to support time outdoors while helping to care for a landscape that means so much to the local community.
To become a member, visit: Membership | Stanwick Lakes | Nature, Heritage, Adventure
To arrange membership as a gift, please get in touch or stop by the welcome desk.
Workshops and Courses
Workshops at Stanwick Lakes cover a wide range of traditional and heritage crafts, as well as contemporary sessions inspired by nature or designed to support wellbeing. From green woodworking and willow weaving to creative art workshops and mindful making, these experiences offer something hands-on and enriching. Gifting a workshop provides the chance to learn a new skill, build confidence and spend meaningful time connecting with creativity and the natural environment.
To view traditional workshops: Heritage Craft Courses | Stanwick Lakes | Nature, Heritage, Adventure
To view contemporary workshops: Art & Craft Classes | Stanwick Lakes | Northamptonshire
Afternoon Tea
An afternoon tea in the café makes a lovely treat, offering the chance to relax, enjoy good food and take in views across the water. Some dates are accompanied by live piano music, adding to the atmosphere and making the experience feel special. Every slice of cake and every cup of coffee contributes directly to the charity, supporting the work that takes place across the site.
To buy an afternoon tea as a gift, please get in touch or stop by the welcome desk to discuss options
From the giftshop
The gift shop offers a range of nature themed jigsaws, journals and stationery that make thoughtful presents for all ages. These items are perfect for anyone who loves to observe, write, create or unwind. A jigsaw can offer a calm moment on a winter afternoon, a journal can become a place to record walks or wildlife sightings and stationery sets bring a touch of the outdoors into everyday life. These gifts help people stay connected to nature even when they are at home and support the charity with every purchase.
Visit our giftshop during visitor centre opening hours, 9am – 5pm, everyday.
The impact of your gift
Every gift purchased through Stanwick Lakes plays a part in caring for the site. Sponsorships, memberships, workshop bookings, café treats and gift shop sales all help maintain habitats, support conservation projects and look after the networks of trails that so many people enjoy. Choosing one of these gifts is a simple way to support a local charity while giving something that makes a difference all year.
