Festive Lates at Stanwick Lakes
Visitors spend an evening inside the decorated Visitor Centre enjoying mulled wine, mince pies, and twinkling lights. Hands-on creative sessions include festive sip-and-paint painting, crafting corn dolly angels from harvest wheat straw, and a blacksmithing taster in the traditional barn. Participants create unique handmade pieces to take home as gifts or holiday decorations.
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 All ages £35.00.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Food & Drink
Mulled wine and mince pies are offered during the event.
Parking
Parking is included in the cost of the ticket.
Accessibility
The visitor centre and toilets are wheelchair accessible, with a lift available in the café area.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Choose from Sip & Paint, corn dolly angel making or the blacksmithing taster when booking to pick the hands-on workshop that suits you.
- Wear old clothes for the practical craft sessions; for blacksmithing, choose hard-soled boots because hot coals may fall from the fire.
- Factor in the included parking when budgeting, since the event ticket already covers the parking cost.
- The workshops are recommended for ages 16 and over, so plan this as an adult-focused outing rather than a children's activity.
- Check cancellation plans before committing: cancellations are not accepted within 24 hours, and earlier refunds are discretionary if the team fills your place.
Special Events & Promotions
- This season's evening workshop offers Festive Sip & Paint, Corn Dolly Angels and a Blacksmithing Taster.
Links & Contact
Run by Rockingham Forest Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which workshops can I choose from?
There are three: Festive Sip & Paint with resident artist Louise Berrill, a Blacksmithing Taster in the Traditional Barn, and Make a Corn Dolly Angel from wheat straw. Each one has its own booking link.
Do I need any experience?
No. Every workshop is beginner-friendly and runs in small groups.
Who is it suitable for?
It's recommended for ages 16 and over.
What should I wear?
Wear old clothes. For blacksmithing, hard-soled boots are recommended because hot coals can fall out of the fire.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. The Visitor Centre stays open late with mulled wine and mince pies.
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