Shibori Dye Workshop for Beginners

Heritage Walk – From Iron to Empire

Find out about the Iron Age and Roman history of Stanwick Lakes on this informative guided walk with Heritage Coordinator Nadia Norman.

An Afternoon with The Maestro: Lincoln Noel

Join us on Sunday 8th February for a classic afternoon tea accompanied by live, feel-good piano music from renowned pianist Lincoln Noel, with two sittings available—book early as spaces are limited.

Valentine’s Blacksmithing Workshop

A Blacksmithing Workshop designed for couples or pairs A unique, hands-on experience that combines heritage, creativity, and a touch of fire! In this special Valentine’s workshop, you and your partner […]

Fantastic Feathers Trail

Enjoy some fresh air this February half term and follow the Fantastic Feathers trail around the nature reserve at Stanwick Lakes. Spot the birds, match them to their feathers and win a lovely wooden bird prize!

Introduction to Glass Fusion: Light Catchers and Hearts

If you’ve ever fancied having a go at making something in glass but not sure if you want to commit to a longer, more expensive workshop why try a 2.5 […]

Guide in the Hide

Come along and join our Guide in the Hide, Lara Jones, SPA Engagement Officer, for chat about our feathered friends, and a helping hand to improve your bird ID skills.

Blacksmithing Workshop – For Young People (ages 12-17)

Get fired up and step into the world of blacksmithing! This hands-on taster workshop is a thrilling introduction to the ancient art of forging, specially designed for young people. You’ll […]

Feathery Forest Fun with the Rangers

Join the Ranger team for birdy themed forest fun. Connect with nature, listen to the birds, create natural birdy crafts and cook marshmallows on the campfire.

Mixed Media Bird Art Workshop for Young People (aged 10 – 18)

Join artist Louise Berrill to create a unique piece artwork of a beautiful bird. The workshop will combine drawing, painting and collage to produce a mixed media masterpiece.

Big Birdy Craft Club

Join us for our very first BIG BIRDY CRAFT CLUB at Stanwick Lakes on Wednesday 18th February. Create some brilliant birdy themed crafts in our sessions.

Discover the Nene Valley Special Protection Area (SPA)

Drop into the Visitor Centre to meet Lara Jones, SPA Engagement officer, who will tell you all about the amazing wildlife that call Stanwick Lakes and surrounding areas their home, and what is being done to protect it.

Build a Bird Box with the Rangers

Come along and build a wooden bird box at Stanwick Lakes this half term. Then once it’s complete, take it home to provide a nesting place for your garden birds.

Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop

Find out what owls have been eating by dissecting their pellets. Will you find a mouse, a vole or maybe a shrew skeleton? This event is perfect for young budding scientists aged 7 and over.

Bird Nest Box Recording Talk

Discover what’s really happening inside our nest box with local ornithologist, Ian Wrisdale.

B17: A Wartime Tragedy Exhibition – February 2026

Anniversary Exhibition To mark the anniversary of a mid-air collision that occurred between two B17 Flying Fortress aircraft on the 22nd February 1944, a one-day exhibition to commemorate this tragic […]

Games from the Past: Nine Men’s Morris

Step into our Heritage Museum to meet Phil Gorf from Illuminatio and discover the ancient game of Nine Men’s Morris.

From Iron to Empire: Heritage Build Weekends

Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley! 

Mixed Media Painting Workshop

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.

Monthly Acrylic Painting classes

Come along for these creative acrylic painting class where you can explore the techniques of this lovely medium!

Home Education Day – March 2026

Our next Home Education Day features explorative sessions including Feathered Friends, Mosaic Makers: Life in Roman Britain and ranger-led forest crafts.

Batik Silk Painting Workshop – Spring Sunshine

Step into a world of colour and creativity this spring and learn the art of Batik Silk Painting workshop led by local artist Lisa Deighan. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, Lisa […]

Finds Fridays at Stanwick Lakes

Discover more about the objects you’ve found with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox.

LinoCut: Make an Easter Card

Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll design and carve your very own linocut stamp and then use it to print a unique Easter card. Over the […]

A Mother’s Day Treat: Afternoon Tea with live music

Join us on Sunday 8th February for a classic afternoon tea accompanied by live, feel-good piano music from renowned pianist Lincoln Noel, with two sittings available—book early as spaces are limited.

Monthly Oil Painting class

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.

Spring Craft Fair

Our Spring Craft Fair is back, where local artists and makers showcase their one-of-a-kind creations in our beautiful, lakeside setting.

Glass Fusion – Butterfly Workshop

In this five-hour workshop you will make a fused glass butterfly.  You will have a choice of fixings so that it can be that can either be hung as a light catcher […]

Slow Stitching: Folk Tales & Story Stitches

Immerse yourself in a full day of mindful slow stitching with naturally dyed fabrics. Explore folk tales, learn hand-stitching techniques, and create your own unique textile artwork inspired by colour, texture, and tradition.

Monthly Pottery Classes

These 2.5-hour pottery sessions, led by skilled artist Louise Berrill, are designed to accommodate all levels, from beginners to those with more experience.

Philippa Forrester at Stanwick Lakes

Join us on Sunday 8th February for a classic afternoon tea accompanied by live, feel-good piano music from renowned pianist Lincoln Noel, with two sittings available—book early as spaces are limited.

Monthly Watercolours Classes

Join us for an inspiring watercolor class where creativity flows as freely as the paint on your brush!

Japanese Botanical Stitching Workshop

This workshop runs in the spring and summer time when there are many flowers and leaves in the garden. Participants draw any flowers and leaves on the sketchbook in the […]

Glass Fusion – Holey Moley Bowl Workshop

This three-hour workshop focuses on creating a distinctive “holey” glass bowl. Participants will be taught how to cut glass and gain an understanding of glass fusion techniques, while producing a […]

Viking Festival: Champion of Champions

Step into the world of the Vikings! Explore our immersive living history camp, witness thrilling battles, and cheer on warriors in a one-on-one combat competition to crown the new king!

From Iron to Empire: Heritage Build Weekends

Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley! 

From Iron to Empire: Heritage Build Weekends

Watch our volunteers and experts as they undertake ambitious heritage build projects exploring the history of the Nene Valley! 

Finds Fridays at Stanwick Lakes

Discover more about the objects you’ve found with Northamptonshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox.

A 2-Day Flax Fiber and Weaving Workshop on Your Handmade Ceramic Frame

Participants will have the opportunity to create a beautiful handwoven piece using their own handmade ceramic frame. 5th September 2026 (Day 1): Students will make their ceramic weaving frames using […]