Visit Stanwick Lakes for a variety of art inspired by nature made by the Northants Open Studio artists. A Pop-up weekend event where you can meet the artists, see their stalls and demonstrations of textile art to digital painting during the Heritage Open Days event.
Wellingborough Eco Group Green Village Fête
Enjoy local crafts stalls and activities, food and drink and live music! More information coming soon!
Walk with the Rangers
Join some of the North Northants Country Park Rangers as they walk 11 miles* on the public rights of way from Ringstead Pocket Park. To join this free event please email educationrangers.ncc@northnorthants.gov.uk. *distance is approximate and subject to change.
Our must-visit winter wildlife haven
The Nene Valley is the place to come each autumn and winter to see a wide variety of wildlife and especially over-wintering water birds. The River Nene, with its many tributaries and wetlands, forms an internationally renowned haven for a fascinating assortment of wildlife attracted to the diverse natural habitats offered by adjacent marshes, woodlands and wet grasslands. Year round … Read More
Treewilder
Treewilder is an exhibition of site-responsive interventions, sculptures and video work set in Barnwell Country Park aiming to encourage visitors to explore the woodland space throughout autumn and winter. Guest curated by Angela Kingston, the exhibition features work by Denise de Cordova, Delaine Le Bas, Kim L Pace, Jennet Thomas, Danny Treacy, and Johannes Zits. Suggestive of both the words … Read More
Ranger Rita’s Animal Adventure
Ranger Rita’s Animal Adventure, by Stanwick-based Laugh Out Loud Theatre, is a 30 minute, fun, fact-filled, interactive show for all the family about looking after the wildlife in the Nene Valley Wetlands. Ranger Rita needs help from the audience to look after the animals she meets, including Owl, Otter, Spider, Heron and Bat. Will you help protect and preserve our … Read More
Stanwick Lakes Autumn Run
We are now taking bookings for our Autumn run – Sunday 18th September. Book your place today! We offer 5k, 10k or half marathon distances and as the route is pretty flat, it’s a great chance to aim for a PB! Cost: 5k – £12 10k – £16 Half Marathon – £23
Cycle Skills Track
There will be temporary cycle skills track laid out at Nene Outdoors for anyone to have a go. Recommended minimum age 8yrs+. Helmets Essential. This is a free have a go session, thanks to funding from LNER for the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT. Drop in anytime between 11am and 4pm. No need to book. Suitable for: 8yrs+ … Read More
Walk With the Rangers
During 2022 we are giving you the opportunity to join some of the Rangers as we complete six walks across the fields and public rights of ways from some of Northamptonshire’s finest Country Parks. 18th September – Barnwell Country Park All walks start at 9AM £5 per walk Booking essential
Summer Leys Wildlife for Beginners Summer Bird Migrants
Love wildlife but wish you knew more about it? These new ‘Wildlife for Beginners’ sessions are an ideal opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to learn the basics and meet like minded people, all in the wonderful setting of the Nene Valley. We’ll spend an hour looking for and learning how to identify the our summer bird migrants before heading back to … Read More