Green Living Day & Summer Craft Fair at Stanwick Lakes – This Sunday!

If you’re looking for a brilliant family day out this weekend, I’ve got one that could genuinely tick so many boxes at once. The Green Living Day and Summer Craft Fair at Stanwick Lakes is happening this Sunday, 14th June, and it sounds like a really lovely mix of eco inspiration, hands-on activities, local makers, and fresh air — all in one of Northamptonshire’s most beautiful outdoor settings. Whether you’re passionate about sustainable living or you’re just after a good day out with the kids, this is well worth a visit.

Here’s everything you need to know, straight from Stanwick Lakes:

Join us this summer for Green Living Day — a celebration of practical, positive ways we can all live more sustainably and care for the world around us.

Come and meet local eco-inspired community groups and passionate individuals to see what initiatives and services are available locally to help protect our planet. It is a chance to discover simple swaps, learn something new, and connect with others who are committed to making a difference.

There is also an exciting selection of local suppliers and stallholders selling eco-friendly gifts and products.

Whether you are looking for sustainable shopping, fresh inspiration, or practical advice, Green Living Day offers a welcoming space to explore how small changes can have a big impact. And of course there will be a variety of workshops and activities to take part in throughout the day!

Event highlights include:

• Vinyasa Flow Yoga workshop
• Handmade cards and art
• Tinsmithing workshops
• Locally produced wooden gifts and crafts
• Handcrafted up-cycled home and garden gifts
• Face painting
• Children’s activities
• Eco-friendly body products
• Insect handling experience
• Dream catchers
• Free bike repairs and cycle safety check
• Eco energy advice
• And much more!

The Details

Date: Sunday 14th June 2026
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick, Northants, NN9 6GY
Admission: Please check the Stanwick Lakes website for entry details — normal car parking charges apply at the site.
Contact: info@rftrust.org.uk

Stanwick Lakes is a stunning 750-acre nature reserve just outside Stanwick, managed by the Rockingham Forest Trust. It really does make for a wonderful day out — there’s so much space, the grounds are beautiful, and it never feels overly busy even when events are on. If you haven’t been before, you can read more about it in my guide to country parks in Northamptonshire.

This is a great opportunity to get the kids involved in conversations about the environment in a really positive, hands-on way — and to come away with some gorgeous locally made goodies while you’re at it. The insect handling experience alone is going to be a big hit with little ones!

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