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 adverse temperatures this week, NO BBQs.
We’re delighted to welcome back Nick Penny, writer, musician, and lover of the natural world. Nick has delivered his popular talks and musical performances for us before, and this time he returns to Stanwick Lakes for another special evening of live music and chat. For this hour-long experience he’ll fill the air with harp, handpan, […]
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 […]
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!
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.
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 […]
Join artist Lizzie Ault and try your hand at 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.
Join us on Saturday 20th June 2026 for a full day and evening celebration of the Summer Solstice at Stanwick Lakes, running from midday through to midnight. Across the day you can explore living history, hands-on heritage activities and creative workshops, before moving into evening experiences that continue the celebration into the night. From Roman […]
Kate Turner will be running an energising yoga flow workshop on Sunday the 14th of June as part of Green Living Day at Stanwick Lakes. This is a beautiful session that will give you the chance to reconnect with yourself, unwind and connect with nature in a beautiful setting.
Celebrate sustainable living at our Green Living Day this summer. Discover eco-friendly products and ideas - and apply now if you would like to host a stall and inspire visitors.
This critically endangered heritage craft is being kept alive at Stanwick Lakes — and you can be a part of it! Learn the skills of tin-smithing from one of the last tinsmiths in the country. Tinplate - a thin sheet of iron or steel coated with pure tin - is strong, lightweight, durable, food safe […]
On this three-hour course, you’ll be gently guided through all the techniques to enable you to make three different style stacking rings, or a pendant from a selection of five styles. The following techniques will be covered: Making and forming rings Soldering Twisting Texturing Filing and sanding Polishing Perfect for total beginners! Materials: Included […]
Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley!