Free Let’s Fish!

Adrian Oates

Learn to fish with our team of professionally qualified and licensed angling coaches. All bait, equipment, permits and licence are provided. All you need to do is book in and turn up on time on the day. These one-hour sessions are available to all adults and for children aged from six years old and upwards who are interested in trying … Read More

Nature Tots

Adrian Oates

We are pleased to welcome back our Nature Tots although we have a few changes to meet current covid secure processes. The whole session will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. Age:  2yrs+ Cost: £4.00 Times: 10am-11.30am Meeting Point: Outside the Discovery Den Adults may bring up to two paying children.  All children attending, need to have a booked place. Maximum … Read More

Exhibition – Lenka Page at Stanwick Lakes

Adrian Oates

Stanwick Lakes will host a variety of handpicked artists exhibiting their work throughout September, with a special event on the weekend of 17 and 18 September.  Stanwick Lakes is a beautiful nature reserve in the heart of the Nene Valley with abundance of wildlife, picturesque walks and varied flora. A lot of the artists’ work has been inspired by the … Read More

The Bug Express

Adrian Oates

Join us for a day of exciting exploration with the Nene Valley Railway Bug Day! Make your very own clothes peg butterfly, dig through soil and find some new bug buddies, visit the Bug Barn and make some new friends while learning all about who they are and where they’re from. Don’t forget to stop off at the Edible Worm … Read More

“Medieval Gardens, including the Monastery Garden”

Adrian Oates

This is an invitation to join us for an illustrated talk by Michael Brown. The talk begins at 2 pm in the visitor centre but Michael will be in our heritage garden to show you around from 1 pm and you can also get refreshments from our cafe. The event is free, but admission is by ticket only. Book early … Read More

Guided Walk with a Ranger

Adrian Oates

Join one of our Rangers; Ian for a 6 mile walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding area. Ian will highlight various points of interest along the way and you can ask any questions about the park and it’s history. Gain confidence walking in the rural estate and find new routes you may not have explored before. Suitable for: 12yrs + … Read More

Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries

Adrian Oates

Artists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for … Read More

Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries

Adrian Oates

Artists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for … Read More

Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries

Adrian Oates

Artists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for … Read More

Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries

Adrian Oates

Artists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for … Read More