Summer Hours: The carpark is locked at 7pm. The Visitor Centre closes at 5pm. Café is open until 3pm, or 4pm during weekends and the school holidays.//
Please note, the waterplay feature is closed Monday mornings for routine cleaning and maintenance.
2-Day Stained Glass Workshop Course Overview: This two-day course gives you an introduction to the traditional method of stained-glass making. This course in traditional method of stained-glass construction will give you an insight into this ancient craft. You will be fully guided through the process and given lots of tips, tricks, insight, and appreciation of […]
We are pleased to confirm that our popular Open Water Swimming sessions are returning from 23rd May 2025. Tickets are available now! Book here: https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/open-water-swimming-booking-page/ May Friday 23rd June Friday 6th Friday 20th July Friday 4th Friday 18th August Friday 1st Friday 15th Friday 29th September Friday 12th (Celebratory End of Season Night Swim!) Tickets […]
In this five-hour workshop you will make a unique glass piece to fit into a copper frame for your garden. The overall display including the frame measures approximately 10cm x 34cm. You will learn how to cut glass and will have access to a wide range of transparent glass on a clear or opaque white background to make […]
The talk The History and Art of Punch & Judy An overview First seen by Samuel Pepys in 1662 and Italian in origin, Punch and Judy is part of the nation’s rich heritage. The talk will cover how P& J has evolved over the centuries to how we know it today. The speaker Professor Diamond […]
Everyone is welcome but it will be best suited to learners aged 5–11 or those accessing the Key Stages 1 & 2 curriculum. It will offer home education families the chance to take part in three timed sessions, designed around our values of nature, heritage and adventure. As well as more informal, drop-in learning activities. The timed sessions on the day will include Pond Dipping, our new Dig Detectives session and Den Building! We can’t wait to see you there.
Join us for our Summer Craft Fair, with local artisans lining the paths to show off their talents and wares. There will also be a day of family fun here at Stanwick Lakes! This event promises a fantastic range of activities and entertainment for all ages! Enjoy live entertainment, activities for all the family and […]
Join us for a day of family fun here at Stanwick Lakes! This event promises a fantastic range of activities and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and explore the beauty of Stanwick Lakes’ nature and heritage with a showcase of its offerings. General entry is free, but various activities will have […]
Discover the beauty of butterflies on this guided walk, where you'll learn the best places to look for butterflies at Stanwick Lakes and identify different species, while contributing to vital conservation efforts. More info: https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/about Starting from 10:30am the talk and walk should last about 60-90 minutes. What's Included Our Tea, Talk and Walk is […]
Come along and join us for our third run of the year here at Stanwick Lakes! You have a choice of running 5k, 10k or even pushing yourself to complete a half-marathon in the beautiful scenery of our lakes. It’s a lovely way to promote fitness for physical and mental health as well as supporting […]
Join the Ranger team in the Visitor Centre to hear about the work they have completed throughout the season, their wildlife highlights so far, and their plans for the upcoming months. The talk will be followed by an optional wildlife-spotting walk around some of the key locations on site where conservation work is underway. And […]
The oldest flint tools found in Britain date to around 1 million years ago, the latest around 3000 years ago so you will have the chance to try your hand at a process used for 99.7% of human presence in Britain! Experimental archaeologist Dr. James Dilley will guide you through the process of making your own flint tools to take home at the end. He appears frequently on archaeology television programmes including Digging for Britain, Stonehenge: The Lost Circle, HistoryHit and many more!
Enjoy a guided autumn walk around the quieter areas of the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes. While we are walking, we will gather seeds as part of the Tree Councils Seed Gathering Season, and sharing tips on gowing native trees from seed. More info: https://treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-campaigns/seed-gathering-season/ Starting from 10:30am the talk and walk should last about […]
