WALKING ROUTE / GENERAL

LOOKING FOR THE ULTIMATE FREE DAY OUT?

One of our favourite FREE days out and well worth a visit! Stanwick Lakes in Northamptonshire Sprawled over 750 acres, this FREE day has a little bit of.

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Why this walking route is worth doing.

One of our favourite FREE days out and well worth a visit!

Sprawled over 750 acres, this FREE day has a little bit of everything. Open 364 days of the year (must shut for Christmas) Stanwick Lakes is simply A MUST visit.

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One of our favourite FREE days out and well worth a visit! Stanwick Lakes in Northamptonshire Sprawled over 750 acres, this FREE day has a little bit of.


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One of our favourite FREE days out and well worth a visit!

Stanwick Lakes in Northamptonshire

Sprawled over 750 acres, this FREE day has a little bit of everything. Open 364 days of the year (must shut for Christmas) Stanwick Lakes is simply A MUST visit.

We travel for a hour to get here because it’s worth every minute of the journey. Pack a picnic or BBQ (designated BBQ areas on site), fold out chairs (in case it’s busy), drinks, bikes or a football, plus all of your creature comforts and join us for a mesmerising adventure. 🍖⚽️

You : So what can I find there? 🤔

Days out now : That’s a great question!

👉 7 miles of scenic paths 🚶‍♀️🐕

👉 Adventure trail path 🗺

👉 HUGE wooden adventure playground 🛝

👉 Assault course

👉 Cycle hire 🚴‍♀️

👉 Horse riding (just bring a horse) 🐴

👉 Visitor centre with café & shop ☕️🫖

👉 Water play area & sandpits 🏖

What more could you want? Has a large car park, just pay before you leave and toilet facilities.

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A roller coaster at Alton Towers with riders expressing excitement, surrounded by greenery and a blue sky.

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One of our favourite FREE days out and well worth a visit!

Stanwick Lakes in Northamptonshire

Sprawled over 750 acres, this FREE day has a little bit of everything. Open 364 days of the year (must shut for Christmas) Stanwick Lakes is simply A MUST visit.

We travel for a hour to get here because it’s worth every minute of the journey. Pack a picnic or BBQ (designated BBQ areas on site), fold out chairs (in case it’s busy), drinks, bikes or a football, plus all of your creature comforts and join us for a mesmerising adventure. 🍖⚽️

You : So what can I find there? 🤔

Days out now : That’s a great question!

👉 7 miles of scenic paths 🚶‍♀️🐕

👉 Adventure trail path 🗺

👉 HUGE wooden adventure playground 🛝

👉 Assault course

👉 Cycle hire 🚴‍♀️

👉 Horse riding (just bring a horse) 🐴

👉 Visitor centre with café & shop ☕️🫖

👉 Water play area & sandpits 🏖

What more could you want? Has a large car park, just pay before you leave and toilet facilities.

Want more? Check out our facebook page

A roller coaster at Alton Towers with riders expressing excitement, surrounded by greenery and a blue sky.

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Practical information.

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