Irthlingborough Archaeological Society

22/09/2026

Our next Heritage Build Weekend on the 10th and 11th October marks a real milestone for our “From Iron to Empire” heritage project.

You’ll be able to get behind the scenes and explore the jetty for yourself, with self-guided access across both days. You can also see traditional woodworking and crafting skills in action, alongside bronze casting demonstrations with Dr. James Dilley, showing how people may have worked with metal over 4,000 years ago.

And that’s not all! The weekend will also see the first firing of our replica Roman pottery kiln, filled with pots hand-made by our volunteers during workshops throughout the project. The kiln will be opened to (hopefully!) reveal the finished pots by early afternoon on Sunday.

Want to know more about what’s in store that weekend? Read our latest blog to find out more: https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/heritage-build-weekend/

And if you fancy learning a little more about the Roman era, our next exclusive Heritage Talk is on the 8th October - “The Invasion of 43 AD and the Conquest of Britannia” - presented by Professor Stephen Upex.

Find out more and book your place here:
https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/heritage-talk-the-roman-invasion-of-ad-43-and-the-conquest-of-britain/

We’ve got a busy few weeks of heritage ahead, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

03/09/2026

26/07/2026

The Ermine Street Guard!

26/07/2026

Having fun at Roman Fest!!

17/07/2026

09/07/2026

07/07/2026

Join us on Saturday 18 July for a free Festival of Archaeology launch day packed with talks, guided walks, workshops, demonstrations, living history, folk song and family activities.

25/06/2026

Our crew from Rushden Fire Station are at Stanwick Lakes most of today and tomorrow (incidents allowing) during the hot weather, helping to keep people safe in and around the water.

If you see them and you have any questions about water, fire or road safety or even what it is like being a firefighter, please stop by for a chat. They are also showing all the children who are off school around the fire engine.

20/06/2026

🌞 Summer Solstice is nearly here.

This Saturday, our Green Event Space will be filled with living history, traditions and opportunities to explore midsummer throughout the day.

Here’s your guide to what’s happening, where...

⚔️ Meet the Romans & Vikings

Visit The Longthorpe Legion and The Bifrost Guard as they bring Roman Britain and the Viking Age to life across their encampments, sharing ancient tales and daily life throughout the day.

🎨 Hands-on solstice making and creativity

At the craft tent, take part in foil embossed decorations with Tales from the fen, corn dollies with Windhover Crafts and making a solstice offering. Everything is drop-in, with embossing available to book in advance if you’d like to secure a place.

🔥 Pagan stories and drumming

At the campfire, Northampton Pagans will explore the meaning of the Summer Solstice.

🎲 Play Nine Men’s Morris

Challenge yourself to this classic strategy game with Illuminatio in the Medieval tent!

With the daytime celebrations running from midday to 8pm, there’s plenty to enjoy throughout the afternoon.

If you’re staying into the evening, there’s more to enjoy with adult workshops running to welcome the longest day of the year.