Climbing Wall

Adrian Oates

The team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out during the school holidays for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside Nene Outdoors. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Suitable for: adults or children over 4yrs. Cost: £9.00pp Booking essential.

Winter Bird Walk

Adrian Oates

Join Ranger Terry on a walk around the Park to see our winter bird visitors. Terry will point out the birds that have arrived to over-winter here as well as the ones that make the Park their home all year round. This walk takes place mostly on surfaced paths, the walks last approx 1.5hrs including time to stop and see … Read More

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Event

Adrian Oates

Come to Stanwick Lakes for a morning of bird activities, thanks to the local branch of the RSPB Love Nature. Drop in for children’s activities, join a guided bird watching walk and (as long as the weather is fine) get close up to birds at a ringing demonstration. You can also find out how to take part in the RSPB Love Nature‘s Big Garden … Read More

Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival

Adrian Oates

The official Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival is back for 2022! Entries now open! The 22nd Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival will see Up to 48 teams make a splash once again on the 200m racecourse at Peterborough Rowing Lake, PE3 6LN on Saturday 11th June 2022. NewWave Events are delighted to be partnering with Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice as the festival’s official … Read More

Northampton Museum – Knit and Natter

Charlotte Marshall

Every Friday 12.30 to 1.30pm FREE Looking for a way to unwind after a busy week? Come along to our Knit & Natter sessions, every Friday lunchtime, led by experienced knitters Debra Cox and Louise Hannam-Jones. Bring your own knitting and have a bite to eat in the new museum café. Drop in – no bookings required but please purchase … Read More

Social Walking Group

Adrian Oates

Not sure where to go for a walk, or not keen on walking on your own? Join one of our Visitor Rangers for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park and meet like minded people. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a … Read More

Abingdon Park Museum – Vegan Market

Adrian Oates

Veggie delights will be in abundance at this vegan market. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just curious. You will find a wide choice of stalls selling delicious plant-based food and drink produced in the region, vegan beauty products and other ethical shopping, including clothing. Saturday 29 January 11am-4pm Abington Park Museum Free entry Stallholders – stall prices start at … Read More

Swansgate Shopping Centre – A Grotto Experience

Adrian Oates

Santa Claus is coming to Wellingborough town this December! Santa will be back this year in his snowy grotto here at Swansgate Shopping Centre on Saturday 4th and Saturday 11th December, 10am – 4pm! What’s better? Entry is completely free! You will be greeted by Santa’s cheeky elves before you can talk to Santa, have your photo taken as well as … Read More

Swansgate Shopping Centre – A Grotto Experience

Adrian Oates

Santa Claus is coming to Wellingborough town this December! Santa will be back this year in his snowy grotto here at Swansgate Shopping Centre on Saturday 4th and Saturday 11th December, 10am – 4pm! What’s better? Entry is completely free! You will be greeted by Santa’s cheeky elves before you can talk to Santa, have your photo taken as well as … Read More

Mince Pie Specials

Adrian Oates

We are planning a series of Mince Pie Specials. A chance for you to join like minded folk, & enjoy a ride on the train, while enjoying a mince pie & a festive chat. Currently we are looking at 25, 26, 27 November & 4, 5, 11 & 18 December. Check back for more details.