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Is parking free at Stanwick Lakes?

Is parking free at Stanwick Lakes?

Admission is charged for through car parking charges, although the site is free to those who walk or cycle in. Please note that the pay machines accept card and cash (change is given).

What happened to Stanwick Lakes?

A play area at a major countryside attraction has been destroyed by fire. The majority of the all-wood play park equipment at Stanwick Lakes in Northamptonshire was destroyed in an “arson attack,” the company said.

Is Stanwick Lakes open during lockdown?

Stanwick Lakes’ outdoor facilities including the car park, outdoor toilets, BBQ area, play areas including waterplay, assault course, adventure trail and adventure playground and ‘Stanwick on Sea’ area are all open.

Who runs Stanwick Lakes?

Rockingham Forest Trust
Stanwick Lakes is managed as a social enterprise by environmental charity, Rockingham Forest Trust, in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council.

Is Stanwick Lakes car park open?

The site is open from 7am – 5pm. Cars left in the car park after this time risk being locked in overnight. Please note: The toilets are only open when the visitor building is open. Outdoor toilets are situated behind the refreshments kiosk, but these are locked at night.

Are dogs allowed at Stanwick Lakes?

Dogs on leads are welcome at Stanwick Lakes. It is possible to let your dog off the lead as you head north out of the site along the former railway line. Dogs are not allowed in the adventure play area or inside the visitor centre, although they are welcome on the decking overlooking the lake.

Can you swim in Stanwick Lakes?

Do not swim in the lakes or river. Overnight camping is not permitted.

Has Stanwick Lakes been rebuilt?

The playground — which was rebuilt four years ago and refurbished in 2019 — is one of Northamptonshire’s most popular attractions families and young kids and has remained open through the latest Covid-19 lockdown.

Is Stanwick Lakes open after the fire?

Please be aware that a large part of our adventure play equipment was burnt in an arson attack earlier this year but there is still lots of fun to be had in the rest of the playground, on our Adventure Trail and the Assault course. The waterplay in the adventure playground is open all year round.

Do you have to pay for Stanwick Lakes?

Admission is charged for through car parking charges (see table below), although the site is free to those who walk or cycle in. Please note that the pay machines accept cash only (change is given) although you can pay by card at the Snack Shack and the Rangers’ log cabin until 8pm.

What time does Stanwick Lakes car park open?

7am – 5pm
The site is open from 7am – 5pm. Cars left in the car park after this time risk being locked in overnight. Please note: The toilets are only open when the visitor building is open. Outdoor toilets are situated behind the refreshments kiosk, but these are locked at night.

How long is Stanwick Lakes walk?

Stanwick Lakes Circular is a 4.5 mile loop trail located near Rushden, Northamptonshire, England that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.

Where are the Stanwick Lakes in East Northamptonshire?

Stanwick Lakes is situated off the Stanwick roundabout on the A45 in East Northamptonshire between Wellingborough (eight miles away) and Thrapston (seven miles away).

Where is Stanwick Lakes on the sat nav?

Stanwick Lakes is situated off the Stanwick roundabout on the A45 in East Northamptonshire between Wellingborough (eight miles away) and Thrapston (seven miles away). The postcode for Sat Nav directions is NN9 6GY.

Is there a visitor centre at Stanwick Lakes?

The visitor centre, with café, shop and function space, hosts events, family celebrations, business meetings and craft workshops throughout the year. Stanwick Lakes is managed as a social enterprise by environmental charity, Rockingham Forest Trust, in partnership with East Northamptonshire Council.

How big is the country park in Stanwick?

Stanwick Lakes is a country park on the outskirts of the village of Stanwick and was opened in 2006. It is managed by the Rockingham Forest Trust on behalf of East Northamptonshire District Council and comprises 750 acres (304 hectares) of former gravel pits.

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Ruth Doyle