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25th November 2023 - 22nd December 2023
10:00 am - 4:20 pm

Santa’s Grotto

Bring your little ones to this lovely festive event at Stanwick Lakes this Christmas season. Children will get to make their own natural Christmas decoration and meet Santa himself in his beautiful traditional barn. Santa joins every weekend from Saturday 25th November – then every day from 16th December – until Friday 22nd December.

Individual, Group and Quiet Santa Sessions available.

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28th November 2023 - 10th December 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops

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1st December 2023 - 22nd December 2023
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Christmas Pottery Painting

New for 2023 – we’re inviting you to our pop-up pottery studio in the Visitor Centre café, with additional festively-themed craft activities available too! Available from December 1st.

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13th December 2023 - 13th December 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Creative Writing Workshops

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-expression and creativity through storytelling? You are invited to join us for an exclusive series of writing workshops guided by acclaimed, […]

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17th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

SOLD OUT: Yule – The Festival of Mid Winter

This event is SOLD OUT.

Join us on Sunday 17th December, 12 noon – 5pm to celebrate Yule, the ancient and traditional winter festival that celebrates the returning of the light.

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21st December 2023 - 21st December 2023
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

SOLD OUT: Lantern Walk & Lakeside Christmas Carols – New Date!

This date/event is now SOLD OUT. We are excited to announce a second date for this magical walk around Solstice Lake and carols in our outdoor theatre. ~ Thursday 21st […]

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22nd December 2023 - 22nd December 2023
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

SOLD OUT: Lantern Walk & Lakeside Carols

THIS DATE IS SOLD OUT. We received enquiries from many who missed out, eager to join in the festivities, asking about the possibility of more tickets. The safety of our […]

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30th December 2023 - 30th December 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Family Creative Colour Workshop

Both adults and children can find inspiration through a deeper connection with colour and their creativity! This fun, experiential workshop is designed to support parents and carers with children aged […]

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30th December 2023 - 30th December 2023
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Family Crystal Calm Workshop

Adults and children can find gentle ways to relax through a deeper connection with crystals! Crystals can become our greatest friends and teachers, especially during times when we feel overwhelmed […]

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9th January 2024 - 9th January 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Railway, What Railway? – 9 January

Come and listen as Andy uncovers the railway that went straight along the Nene Valley and through the centre of the Stanwick Lakes complex, before the Lakes were dug. The […]

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16th January 2024 - 16th January 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Art of Communication: A Hostage & Crisis Negotiator’s Perspective – 16 January

The most dangerous time in any negotiation is when you think you’re winning. From kidnappings to terrorist incidents, violent armed stand-offs to talking someone back from the ledge: all these […]

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23rd January 2024 - 23rd January 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Northamptonshire’s Victorian Inventors & Inventions – 23 January

An illustrated talk looking at some of the good, bad and frankly mad gizmos and gadgets that were invented in Northamptonshire during Queen Victoria’s reign. Featuring inventions that impacted on […]

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30th January 2024 - 30th January 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

My Father’s Journey Through WW2 – January 30

This talk covers the journey of Andy’s father through WW2, from February 1940 until March 1946. Historical documents, photos and various other mementos collected during this time will be looked […]

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6th February 2024 - 6th February 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

What Makes A Good Story? – February 6

How do writers capture your interest, surprise and delight you, and bring stories to a satisfying ending? Illustrating with readings of her award-winning short stories and flash fiction, author Judith […]

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13th February 2024 - 13th February 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Language of Flowers – February 13

A Victorian gentleman’s amorous adventures described through the now mostly forgotten language of flowers. Flowers, social history and romance; what more could you ask for? About the Speaker Michael Brown […]

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27th February 2024 - 27th February 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wartime Tragedy – February 27

On 22nd February 1944 two American wartime bombers collided in the skies close to Irthlingborough. One of these doomed planes crash landed in the position of what is now “Bright […]

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5th March 2024 - 5th March 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Glennis Hooper: She’s One Crazy Lady! – March 5

A strange topic for a talk! Listen to Glennis as she talks of her personal journey through having had breast cancer and how she founded a local charity that, in […]

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12th March 2024 - 12th March 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Life & Book of Mrs Beeton – March 12

Many people will have heard of Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book, but few know the inspiring story or the sadness behind its creation. Come and discover the real Victorian Mrs Beeton […]

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19th March 2024 - 19th March 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Call of the Kingfisher: A Year by the River Nene – March 19

‘Call of the Kingfisher’ is the enchanting nature-writing debut from musician and wildlife recordist Nick Penny. Come and discover why he describes his book as a “love letter to a […]

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