Events Calendar
Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Heritage Open Day
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomExplore 10,000 years of history at our Stanwick Lakes Heritage Open Day! From Neolithic to Medieval, and heritage crafts, there is something for everyone to discover. Get hands on with history and discover all about this incredible historical site! Celebrate heritage with the team at Stanwick Lakes!– “Sensational Settlers” theatre show at the Iron Age Settlement – travel through time ... Read More
Exploring the Wildlife, Heritage and Culture at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomA weekend of activities at Stanwick Lakes as part of the Nene Valley Festival, including: -Nature Detectives -Nature-themed Kids Crafts -The Big Bronze Age Boat Build -Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers -Bronze Age Living History -Bifrost Guard Viking Camp -Iron Age Roundhouse Settlement -Heritage Garden Open Days -Northants Open Studios -Northants Recipes -Made in Northants Local Produce -Artisan Stalls ... Read More
Group Dog Walk at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomGroup dog walk around Stanwick Lakes with dog trainer Chris from Chasing Pawfection. A chance to meet other dog walkers, enjoy a walk through nature and chat with IMDT accredited trainer. Booking required.
Wings and Waves at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomVisit 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.
Exploring the Wildlife, Heritage and Culture at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomA weekend of activities at Stanwick Lakes as part of the Nene Valley Festival, including: -Nature Detectives -Nature-themed Kids Crafts -The Big Bronze Age Boat Build -Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers -Bronze Age Living History -Bifrost Guard Viking Camp -Iron Age Roundhouse Settlement -Heritage Garden Open Days -Northants Open Studios -Northants Recipes -Made in Northants Local Produce -Artisan Stalls ... Read More
Robin’s Winter Riddles
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomOur winter trail arrives this weekend! Work out Robin's riddles and make your way around Solstice Lake and 10 wintery discoveries. Then collect a reward upon your return. Not only that, we also have "pay-as-you-like" festive crafts for children available during the school holidays, when Santa is visiting more regularly. Combine wintery walks, the grotto, our trail, and perhaps a ... Read More
Mixed Media Workshop (Festive Florals)
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomSuitable for all abilities and run by experienced and friendly teacher Catherine Matthews, this session will use a range of wet and dry media including Brusho to create exciting, vibrant paintings with a festive floral theme, all materials included.
Wildlife Explorers – the Holly & the Ivy
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomJoin the Wildlife Explorers at Stanwick Lakes to discover the natural traditions of Christmas. The RSPB Wildlife Explorers is a nature group for children aged 4 to 12 that meets monthly at Stanwick Lakes. Meetings are active, hands-on and give children the opportunity to explore their local nature reserve, learn about wildlife and have fun with other young people who ... Read More
Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomCome and join us for this creative hands-on half-day workshop where you will make your own beautiful genuine stained glass decorations to hang on your tree or in your windows this Christmas using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique. During the workshop, you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper ... Read More
Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomCome and join us for this creative hands-on half-day workshop where you will make your own beautiful genuine stained glass decorations to hang on your tree or in your windows this Christmas using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique. During the workshop, you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomCome and join us for this creative hands-on half-day workshop where you will make your own beautiful genuine stained glass decorations to hang on your tree or in your windows this Christmas using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique. During the workshop, you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper ... Read More
Copper Foil Christmas Decorations Workshop
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomCome and join us for this creative hands-on half-day workshop where you will make your own beautiful genuine stained glass decorations to hang on your tree or in your windows this Christmas using the basics of the Tiffany copper foil technique. During the workshop, you will be guided through the process from learning to cut glass to using the copper ... Read More
Recall focused Pack Walk with Chasing Pawfection at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomChris is a force free, IMDT accredited trainer who runs 'Chasing Pawfection'. On this pack walk we will be holding a small session at the start to go over some basic recall training. Chris will then be available throughout to answer questions, give tips and help people with some recall training on the go. About halfway, we'll take a small ... Read More
Wood Carving Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomWood carving course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve! Have you ever wanted to learn the traditional craft of Wood Carving? This one day course is suitable for those just starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further. The day starts with the introduction of the tools and the techniques and materials used ... Read More
Wood Carving Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomWood carving course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve! Have you ever wanted to learn the traditional craft of Wood Carving? This one day course is suitable for those just starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further. The day starts with the introduction of the tools and the techniques and materials used ... Read More
Rustic Furniture Making Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomTwo day Introduction to Green Woodworking course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve. Make a rustic stool or side table using traditional tools and techniques. This introductory Green Woodworking course is an ideal opportunity to try a great traditional craft. You’ll start this course by being given a simple ash log and end it with your own unique piece ... Read More
Run What Ya Brung
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomAt Run What Ya Brung days you can take your car or motorcycle out on the famous quarter-mile dragstrip and test it's performance limits in a safe and legal environment. You don't have to apply for a race licence or own a supercar, most drivers who come along will be racing in normal road cars and bikes. Some participants may ... Read More
Spoon Carving Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomWooden spoons have been carved for thousands of years and, for most of the population, continued as an eating utensil until relatively recently. ‘Spoon’ was originally an Anglo-Saxon word that meant ‘a chip of wood’. Spoon carving requires only a few tools and within hours you can create a unique and practical item from a wooden log! On this one ... Read More
Beginners Stained Glass
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis two day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction will give you an insight into this ancient craft that dates back hundreds of years. There will be plenty of hands-on experience and you will be able to make either a traditional panel or put your own contemporary twist on this ancient craft. You will be fully guided ... Read More
Stanwick Lakes Autumn Run
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomWe 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
Exhibition – Lenka Page at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomStanwick 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
Northants Open Stuidos – Jamie Poole
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 17 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 17:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Jamie Poole Phone: 07899676769 Email: jamie@jamie-poole.com Address: Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre and Yardley Arts NN7 ... Read More
Northants Open Studios – Warren Shaw
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 17 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 16:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Warren Shaw Phone: 07729762859 Email: studio@warrenshaw.art Address: Stanwick Lakes, NN9 6GY
A Celebration of Nature, Heritage and Adventure at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomEnjoy family fun activities including: Nature engagement for the kids – pond dipping and Den building. Heritage – Traditional and modern crafters demonstrating their skills, Bifrost guard with activities such as archery and axe throwing. Adventure – Newly opened play tower and water play back in full use, adventure trail and assault course. More information coming soon!
A Celebration of Nature, Heritage and Adventure at Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomEnjoy family fun activities including: Nature engagement for the kids – pond dipping and Den building. Heritage – Traditional and modern crafters demonstrating their skills, Bifrost guard with activities such as archery and axe throwing. Adventure – Newly opened play tower and water play back in full use, adventure trail and assault course. More information coming soon!
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Nature Games and Craft Session
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomNature Games and Crafts Session. Rewild the child activities for families. Nature games, crafts and den building to connect children to the natural world.
Northants Open Studios – Fiona Kingdon
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 10 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 17:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Fiona Kingdon Phone: 07815441546 Email: fdkingdon@yahoo.co.uk Address: The Visitor Centre, Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, ... Read More
Northamptonshire Open Studios – Kerrie Suteu, Luminata Prints
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomOPEN STUDIO DESCRIPTION An Open Studios Event where you can visit artists at their home studio or exhibiting venue. For more information please contact the artist. OPEN STUDIO INFORMATION Event Type: Open Studio Event Date: 10 September 2022 Event time: 10:00 - 16:00 Spaces Available OPEN STUDIO CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS Contact: Kerrie Suteu, Luminita Prints Phone: 07425152532 Email: kerriedav@hotmail.com Address: Stanwick Lakes, NN9 6GY
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Leather Bag Making Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis two-day course will provide an introduction to the traditional method of leather bag making and give you an insight into the basics of leatherwork. You will be able to chose from one of three bag designs and several different colours and textures of leather. Once you have picked your style you will then work on the selection of material, ... Read More
An introduction to the history of the Stanwick Lakes site
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis is an invitation to join us for an illustrated talk by Neil Busby The talk begins at 2 pm in the visitor centre but Neill will be on the Mezzanine floor in the visitor centre from 1 pm to show you around our new heritage presentation, and you can also get refreshments from our cafe. The event is free, ... Read More
Rustic Furniture Making Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomTwo day Introduction to Green Woodworking course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve. Make a rustic stool or side table using traditional tools and techniques. This introductory Green Woodworking course is an ideal opportunity to try a great traditional craft. You’ll start this course by being given a simple ash log and end it with your own unique piece ... Read More
“Medieval Gardens, including the Monastery Garden”
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis 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
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Beginners Stained Glass Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis two day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction will give you an insight into this ancient craft that dates back hundreds of years. There will be plenty of hands-on experience and you will be able to make either a traditional panel or put your own contemporary twist on this ancient craft. You will be fully guided ... Read More
Beginners Stained Glass Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis two day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction will give you an insight into this ancient craft that dates back hundreds of years. There will be plenty of hands-on experience and you will be able to make either a traditional panel or put your own contemporary twist on this ancient craft. You will be fully guided ... Read More
Wood Carving Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomWood carving course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve! Have you ever wanted to learn the traditional craft of Wood Carving? This one day course is suitable for those just starting out and also for carvers who would like to develop their skills further. The day starts with the introduction of the tools and the techniques and materials used ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Beginners Stained Glass
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis two day introduction to the traditional method of stained glass construction will give you an insight into this ancient craft that dates back hundreds of years. There will be plenty of hands-on experience and you will be able to make either a traditional panel or put your own contemporary twist on this ancient craft. You will be fully guided ... Read More
Blacksmithing Introductory Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomThis one day course introduces the basic skills of Blacksmithing, a trade that used to be found in every village and was at the heart of countryside life for hundreds of years. You will learn about managing the forge and heating your steel to around 1200 degrees Celsius. Discover the techniques of drawing down and shaping the metal on the ... Read More
Easter Egg Trail
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United KingdomDon't be late for this very important date! Join us at Stanwick Lakes over the Easter weekend to take part in our exciting Easter egg trail to win a chocolatey treat. Yummy! Easter Egg Trail at Stanwick Lakes. Only £3 per trail. No booking needed.