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Easter Crafts
This Easter, have a go at some of our walk-in crafting activities at Stanwick Lakes! Choose between an origami chick or bunny, and a chick or rabbit rocker! These activities […]
Learn moreBig Bronze Age Boat Build – Build Weekend
The Build continues! Observe our boat build team of volunteers, led by Dr. James Dilley from Ancient Craft, as they undertake the very ambitious heritage project of creating a replica […]
Learn moreEaster Pottery Painting
Join us over the Easter holidays for pottery painting in our Visitor Centre and Café! Offering practical pieces like plates and mugs, as well as our new egg-citing Easter pieces, […]
Learn moreBig Bronze Age Boat Build – Build Weekend
The Build continues! Observe our boat build team of volunteers, led by Dr. James Dilley from Ancient Craft, as they undertake the very ambitious heritage project of creating a replica […]
Learn morePond Dipping with a Ranger! – Tuesday 2nd April
Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this Easter! ` Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that […]
Learn moreDen Building with a Ranger! – Thursday 4th April
Build a den at Stanwick Lakes this Easter! A Ranger will lead your group to our den building area and introduce you to the tools and materials available, and we’ll […]
Learn moreEaster Big Litter Pick
Be a wildlife hero! Sign up to take part in the annual Big Spring Clean Easter Litter-Pick at Stanwick Lakes in collaboration with Nene Rivers Trust. The high water levels […]
Learn moreAxe Throwing at Stanwick Lakes – Friday 5th April
Learn the skills needed to throw axes in safe and fun way! How many axes can you throw an axe in an hour…? And can you imagine how satisfying each […]
Learn moreAxe Throwing at Stanwick Lakes – Saturday 6th April
Learn the skills needed to throw axes in safe and fun way! How many axes can you throw an axe in an hour…? And can you imagine how satisfying each […]
Learn morePond Dipping with a Ranger! – Tuesday 9th April
Join our rangers for a pond dipping session this Easter! ` Using nets, trays and magnifying glasses and guided by one of our rangers, come and discover the creatures that […]
Learn moreDen Building with a Ranger! – Thursday 11th April
Build a den at Stanwick Lakes this Easter! A Ranger will lead your group to our den building area and introduce you to the tools and materials available, and we’ll […]
Learn moreBig Bronze Age Boat Build – Build Weekend
The Build continues! Observe our boat build team of volunteers, led by Dr. James Dilley from Ancient Craft, as they undertake the very ambitious heritage project of creating a replica […]
Learn moreBig Bronze Age Boat Build – Build Weekend
The Build continues! Observe our boat build team of volunteers, led by Dr. James Dilley from Ancient Craft, as they undertake the very ambitious heritage project of creating a replica […]
Learn moreTales of the Riverbank – April 16th
Tales of the Riverbank – A talk by Derek Roberts Talk Overview A boy’s interest in the past is, unbeknownst to him, sparked while visiting gravel pits managed by his […]
Learn moreDon’t Cast a Clout! – April 23rd
Don’t Cast A Clout! – A talk by Michael Brown Talk Overview How the return of the warmth of spring has been celebrated in the past with Easter and Spring […]
Learn moreAmerica’s Connection with Northamptonshire – April 30th
America’s Connection with Northamptonshire – A talk by Jon-Paul Carr Talk Overview From connections with American Presidents, to wealthy heiresses, actor and actresses, film stars, inventors and the Second World […]
Learn moreBig Bronze Age Boat Build – Build Weekend
The Build continues! Observe our boat build team of volunteers, led by Dr. James Dilley from Ancient Craft, as they undertake the very ambitious heritage project of creating a replica […]
Learn moreDawn Chorus Walk
Join us on Sunday, 5th May, for a guided walk around Stanwick Lakes to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day. The walk is guided by volunteer ornithologists from the RSPB Mid […]
Learn moreBig Bronze Age Boat Build – Build Weekend
The Build continues! Observe our boat build team of volunteers, led by Dr. James Dilley from Ancient Craft, as they undertake the very ambitious heritage project of creating a replica […]
Learn morePrecious Strand’s History and Inspiration for Recycling Textiles – May 7th
Precious Strand’s History and Inspiration for Recycling Textiles – A talk by Sharn Matthews Talk Overview In past centuries textiles were comparatively expensive and were valued and re-used accordingly in […]
Learn more“Any Old Iron” – May 14th
‘Any Old Iron’: The History of the Butlin Family and their Furnaces in Wellingborough – A talk by Jon-Paul Carr Talk Overview An illustrated talk of the history of a […]
Learn moreCaroline Chisholm – May 21st
Caroline Chisholm – A talk by Bernadette Millar Talk Overview This talk describes the life of a woman who was born a few miles from here. She spent her whole […]
Learn moreGreen Living Fair
Join us for our Green Living Fair!
Learn moreWhat Makes A Good Story? – June 11th
What Makes A Good Story? – A Talk by Judith Allnat Talk Overview How do writers capture your interest, surprise and delight you, and bring stories to a satisfying ending? […]
Learn morePhilip Manfield – June 18th
Philip Manfield: His Life and Contribution to Shoe Making in Northampton – A talk by Dr Izabaela Robinson Talk Overview Sir Philip Manfield was a prominent local businessman, politician and […]
Learn moreRaunds: The Town on the Edge – June 25th
Raunds: The Town on the Edge – A talk by Susan Copperwheat Talk Overview Famous in the footwear industry, the talk is also of recent discoveries that enhance its history […]
Learn moreSorcerer’s Herbs – July 2nd
Sorcerer’s herbs – A talk by Michael Brown Talk Overview This is a talk with a Harry Potter – type theme. There were many plants used for magical purposes. Mandrake […]
Learn moreWhen Olive Oil was for Earache – July 9th
When Olive Oil was for Earache – A talk by Sharn Matthews Talk Overview British food changed considerably during the 20th century as a result of new technology, international influences […]
Learn moreSummer Craft Fair
Join us for our Summer Craft Fair!
Learn moreAutumn Craft Fair
Join us for our Autumn Craft Fair!
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