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!
Spend a relaxing morning at our nature reserve and learn how to create a summer vase or gorgeous bouquet with florist Catherine Elworthy.
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 […]
This Summer Art Club is designed for children aged 7-12 years to learn new skills and techniques. In this session, we will create a flower meadow, exploring layering, pattern, collage and colour, resulting in a richly textured meadow scene.
Join our fun and family friendly jewellery-making class and create your own handmade jewellery piece using natural stones, dried flowers and resin. A wonderful activity for parents and children aged 10+ to enjoy together.
Join us for one of our summer workshops and create your very own tote bag. You will use 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.
Join artist & tutor Lizzie Ault to create a set of hanging decorations or a garland inspired by summer. You’ll try foil embossing, a beautiful, relaxing craft inspired by folk art and seasonal themes. You’ll learn the basics and create your own embossed decoration to take home.
Discover more about the objects you’ve found, 300 years or older, with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox.