From Iron to Empire: Heritage Build Weekends
Stanwick LakesWatch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley!
Summer hours are now in effect! (from March 23rd). Please note that the car park is open until 7pm. The Visitor centre still closes at 5pm.
Please note the water play area is closed on Monday mornings for routine cleaning and maintenance.
Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley!
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 along for these creative acrylic painting class where you can explore the techniques of this lovely medium!
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 […]
Join us for an inspiring watercolor class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush!
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Discover more about the objects you’ve found, 300 years or older, with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox.