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Summer 2024: The site is now operating extending hours, and the carpark is locked at 7pm.
We are open everyday during the Easter holidays!

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30th March 2024 - 14th April 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 […]

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30th March 2024 - 30th March 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Big 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 […]

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30th March 2024 - 14th April 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Easter 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, […]

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31st March 2024 - 31st March 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Big 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 […]

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2nd April 2024 - 30th April 2024
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pond 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 […]

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4th April 2024 - 4th April 2024
10:00 am - 11:15 am

Den 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 […]

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4th April 2024 - 4th April 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Easter 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 […]

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5th April 2024 - 5th April 2024
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Axe 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 […]

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6th April 2024 - 6th April 2024
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Axe 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 […]

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9th April 2024 - 9th April 2024
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pond 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 […]

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11th April 2024 - 11th April 2024
10:00 am - 11:15 am

Den 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 […]

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13th April 2024 - 13th April 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Big 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 […]

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14th April 2024 - 14th April 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Big 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 […]

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

Tales 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 […]

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

Don’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 […]

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

America’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 […]

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4th May 2024 - 4th May 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Big 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 […]

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5th May 2024 - 5th May 2024
6:00 am - 8:30 am

Dawn 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 […]

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5th May 2024 - 5th May 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Big 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 […]

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7th May 2024 - 7th May 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Precious 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 […]

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14th May 2024 - 14th May 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

“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 […]

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21st May 2024 - 21st May 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Caroline 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 […]

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9th June 2024 - 9th June 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Green Living Fair

Join us for our Green Living Fair!

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11th June 2024 - 11th June 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

What 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? […]

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18th June 2024 - 18th June 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Philip 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 […]

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25th June 2024 - 25th June 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Raunds: 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 […]

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2nd July 2024 - 2nd July 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sorcerer’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 […]

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

When 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 […]

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14th July 2024 - 14th July 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Craft Fair

Join us for our Summer Craft Fair!

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15th September 2024 - 15th September 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Autumn Craft Fair

Join us for our Autumn Craft Fair!

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