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Winter Hours: From 26/10/24 the carpark is locked at 5.30pm. 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.

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Summer Activities & Events

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There’s a summer full of family fun ahead at Stanwick Lakes, with lots to see and do!

The playtower and expansive natural play structures await you, alongside water play for little ones (please note, closed Monday mornings for routine checks), and lots of sand, plus the assault course is only a short walk away. Our kiosks are refurbished, ready to keep you refreshed and our café menu will ensure you’re satisfied! Explore more – along our adventure trail – with climbing rocks, rope bridge and zip line, or simply take a walk around our Nature Ramble route, stopping of at the bird hides. You can even hire a bike, with onsite partners, AJ Cycles.

Ranger-led Activities

Our ranger-led nature engagement activities will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the holidays, and you can see a summary of ALL dates at the bottom of this page. For a summary of each event, and to book each activity, choose from below. 

A ranger will lead your group to our den building area and introduce you to the tools and materials available for you to use, and discuss the main properties a shelter should have if it were to be needed in a survival situation. You’ll then be set a challenge to build your den! One of our ranger team will be on hand to visit your shelter and hear about your chosen den-building techniques and vision.

£6 per child, per 60 min session.

Guided by one of our ranger team, you’ll learn about the pond-dwelling creatures you are likely to find, why they are key to the environment, and the importance of handling them carefully. Then you’ll  be given pond dipping kits and take it in turns to dip. Identification keys are available and and a ranger will be on hand to share knowledge hear about  your discoveries!

£3.50 per child, per 30 min session.


Dates at a glance!


Den Building

Thursday 25th July
Thursday 1st August
Thursday 8th August
Thursday 15th August
Thursday 22nd August – BOOK
Thursday 29th August – BOOK


Pond Dipping

Tuesday 30th July
Tuesday 6th August
Tuesday 13th August
Tuesday 20th August
Tuesday 27th August – BOOK

These ranger-led activities are most suitable for children aged 3+, however, we accept parent/guardian discretion.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

To book any of our summer activities in advance, head over to our What’s On page, where all events are listed…

Childrens' Crafts

Join us at the Visitor Centre this summer for butterfly-themed crafts! It’s a great way to get creative and learn about local butterflies while enjoying some hands-on fun. Perfect for all ages -come and create something beautiful to take home!

Pottery Painting

Create your own unique keepsake at our pop-up pottery studio in the Visitor Centre café. Choose from a variety of items, like mugs, money boxes, or coasters, with all materials provided. (Fired for you with collection available in approx. 10 days.)

Elliot's Inflatables!

Elliot’s Inflatables will being joining us throughout the summer school holidays. Please note, the bouncy castles may vary, and may not be here everyday, a bit like Goldilocks – when it’s “not too hot, not too cold, but just right!

These activities are drop in and do not need to be booked, simply come along! All children must be reasonably supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

We have made the decision not to re-run the summer senses trail this year. We know some of you might miss it, and apologise for any disapointment.

However, we are already busy planning our next trail which will be the October half term. With a shorter, two-week break, we’ll be able to focus on creating a fun-packed experience that your little explorers will love. We hope you’ll join us then for a fantastic adventure!

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