HOURS: We are currently operating SUMMER opening times and our carpark is locked at 7pm.
WATERPLAY: Open everyday, except short closure on Monday mornings for cleaning.
IMPORTANT: Due to continued dry conditions, NO BBQs.
SAT 7th SEPT: Please note, the cafe kitchen closes early at midday, so there will be not hot food. Drinks and cake only.
For 2026, we are pleased to offer weekly open water swimming sessions, taking place every Friday evening throughout the summer season, from Friday 15th May to Friday 28th August. This is our most regular programme to date, giving swimmers the opportunity to build a consistent routine and enjoy the benefits of swimming in a unique […]
This September, five creative local artist exhibit together at Stanwick Lakes to feature a vibrant mix of styles, materials and perspectives in response to the natural world. The exhibition at Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre will run for the month of September, and will be open daily.
Combine layered water-based media with drawing tools to create unique and detailed mixed media paintings. You’ll explore various techniques to add depth and texture to your work.
Come and join a Bat Walk with the Nene Valley Bat Group as we look for bats around Stanwick Lakes, and listen out for their echolocation sounds using bat detectors. […]
Join us for an inspiring watercolor painting class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush!
A fun and relaxed workshop at Stanwick Lakes where you will make 'Butterflies and Bee' suncatchers to take home, using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique guided by maker Joanne Turner.
Join artist Lizzie Ault to create your own collage inspired by nature. You will learn how to create collage papers using different techniques and colours, design your image and then use scissors, glue and layering to create a final image.
Join us for a Guided Bird Walk around the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes. Members of the Mid Nene RSPB group will guide you around the site to spot birds and identify them by sight and sound. This walk is suitable for all ages and all levels of birdwatching experience. Binoculars and identification guides will […]
Discover the everyday lives spanning 5,000 years at Stanwick Lakes. From Roman crafts and Viking camps to blacksmithing, Roman pottery kilns and Bronze Age Boat building - explore the skills, work, and traditions that shaped life in the Nene Valley. Discover 5,000 years of everyday life in the Nene Valley at Stanwick Lakes this Heritage […]
In these 2.5 hour oil painting sessions learn and practice techniques from canvas prep to paint application — perfect for beginners or artists wanting to refine their skills.
Come along for these creative acrylic painting class where you can explore the techniques of this lovely medium!
In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, Lisa will guide you through the beautiful and organic process of batik, a centuries-old technique that uses melted wax and vibrant inks on silk to create rich, flowing designs.