Nature Tots Family Group
Lynch Farm, Orton Wistow
A fun outdoor parent & toddler group for budding explorers. Explore the outdoors and take part in fun, nature-themed activities.
Find out moreHigh Fire Risk! No barbecues or fires anywhere in the Park until further notice. Find out more here.
Nene Park Trust is the pioneering charity that looks after parks, greenspaces, heritage sites and community spaces, all for our visitors to meet, explore and grow.
Check our events calendar, there’s something coming up for everyone!
Nature Tots Family Group
Lynch Farm, Orton Wistow
A fun outdoor parent & toddler group for budding explorers. Explore the outdoors and take part in fun, nature-themed activities.
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Pond Dipping at Lynch Lake
Ferry Meadows, Peterborough
Enjoy free pond dipping at Lynch Lake, discover fascinating water creatures and learn how to identify them in this family-friendly activity.
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Try Running
Thorpe Wood Golf Car Park, Peterborough
Our FREE Try Running’ sessions are aimed at anyone who is completely new to running, is a lapsed runner or for people who just want to get fitter in a safe, supportive and social group.
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Nature Crafts Workshop
Ferry Meadows, Peterborough
Get creative with our fun seasonal nature crafts for all the family! Drop in and make something special to take home. No booking needed, just come along and join in.
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Nature Tots Family Group
Lynch Farm, Orton Wistow
A fun outdoor parent & toddler group for budding explorers. Explore the outdoors and take part in fun, nature-themed activities.
Find out more
Norman Cross Guided Walk
Norman Cross, Peterborough
Join our Volunteers for a guided walk around the fascinating site of the Norman Cross Napoleonic Prison Depot. Our passionate volunteers will bring the story of this unique heritage site to life.
Find out moreSix Weeks of Summer
Dive into a summer full of fun with daily activities and events for all ages. With outdoor adventures, family-friendly activities, free wildlife workshops and holiday clubs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
Ferry Meadows is our busiest Park, but we also care for other greenspaces around Peterborough, as well as Nene Outdoors Watersports & Activity Centre, a community plant nursery, sports pitches and other special places, all for everyone to enjoy.
Ferry Meadows
Just three miles from Peterborough, Ferry Meadows is a beautiful Park full of lakes, meadows and woodlands to explore. Perfect for families, walkers or anyone who loves nature, there’s something here for everyone, whether it’s a gentle stroll or some outdoor adventures.
Explore Ferry Meadows
Nene Outdoors Watersports & Activity Centre
Located in the heart of Ferry Meadows, Nene Outdoors is the perfect destination for outdoor fun and adventure, offering exciting watersports and activities for the whole family to enjoy together.
Explore Nene Outdoors
Thorpe Meadows
Thorpe Meadows is a peaceful Park on the edge of Peterborough, just east of Ferry Meadows. At its heart is a purpose-built rowing lake, surrounded by riverside paths, a unique sculpture collection, plus a mini playground and a cosy café serving tasty treats.
Explore Thorpe Meadows
As a charity, it is our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of our visitors and we do this by offering quality greenspaces, community places, art and cultural experiences. Find out more about some of the projects we are working on which make a difference.
Your Community Greenspace
This five year project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund will complete in 2026 and includes improvements to Park infrastructure, new events and community projects that will respond to the growth of the city and region.
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Norman Cross
Thanks to funding from Historic England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund we have now taken ownership of this site of the world’s first purpose built prisoner of war camp, just south of Peterborough. We want to preserve the site and tell its fascinating story.
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