Summer Solstice at Stanwick Lakes
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Summer Solstice at Stanwick Lakes

When

Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 13:00 – Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 00:59

Rockingham Forest Trust

Stanwick Lakes, Wellingborough, NN9 6GY

Time

13:00 – 00:59

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Not listed — worth a quick ask

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Join us on Saturday 20th June 2026 for a full day and evening celebration of the Summer Solstice at Stanwick Lakes, running from midday through to midnight. Across the day you can explore living history, hands-on heritage activities and creative workshops, before moving into evening experiences that continue the celebration into the night. From Roman and Viking camps to craft activities, sunset workshops and a night swim under the stars, the event brings together the longest day of the year in one place. Daytime Festival (12pm–8pm) – Free EntryLiving history and heritage activities across the site, including Roman and Viking camps, ancient traditions with Northampton Pagans, heritage craft demonstrations (weaving, dyeing and woodworking), and family-friendly seasonal activities inspired by midsummer traditions. Craft activities include: Corn Dollies – drop-in Embossing workshop – ticketed Children’s Solstice activities – drop-in Solstice Lates (8pm–10pm) – TicketedSmall, relaxed evening workshops with a welcome drink and your choice of creative session: Corn dollies: Mordiford Heart Lino fabric printing with Lizzie Ault Paint & Sip watercolours with Louise Berril Solstice Night Swim (10:30pm–midnight) – TicketedA guided after-dark swim experience on the lake with a calm, atmospheric setting beneath the midsummer sky and added safety support.

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