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.
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!
This creative workshop has been designed especially for children aged 10 and over, teenagers and young adults. It will combine drawing, painting and collage to produce a mixed media sunset masterpiece. It will take place in the Discovery Zone at Stanwick Lakes.
Discover the hidden wildlife living in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes this Easter. Guided by one of our Rangers, children can try pond dipping using nets, trays and magnifying glasses while learning about the many creatures that call our ponds home. Suitable for ages 4+. Sessions last around 30 minutes.
Celebrate May half-term with creative family crafts at Stanwick Lakes. Enjoy 90 minutes of hands-on activities including origami, rock art and more (ages 3+).
Discover the hidden wildlife living in the ponds at Stanwick Lakes this Easter. Guided by one of our Rangers, children can try pond dipping using nets, trays and magnifying glasses while learning about the many creatures that call our ponds home. Suitable for ages 4+. Sessions last around 30 minutes.
May “Lates” – Friday 22nd May 2026 With spring in full swing and the evenings stretching out, it’s the perfect time to come and try your hand at some traditional crafts. From weaving and floristry to the heat of the forge, there’s something to get stuck into whatever your interests – whether you’re coming with […]