Our vision is to be the region's favourite Park, providing a permanent haven for heritage and wildlife and a wide choice of recreational activities for the people of Peterborough and the wider community.

Ferry Meadows

Ferry Meadows is the ideal place for a family day out and one of the largest country parks in the region. Situated less than three miles from Peterborough city centre, at the heart of Nene Park, its varied landscapes make it the favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year.

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Location: Visitor Centre,Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

Pay and Play activities

At Nene Outdoors, we offer Pay and Play activities, providing visitors of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to enjoy watersports, climbing, archery and open water swimming.

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Author: Joanna Bacon

Visitor Centre, Gift & Farm Shop

Our Visitor Centre, Gift & Farm Shop in Ferry Meadows has a wealth of visitor information as well as exciting gifts and delicious produce sourced from premium local suppliers and producers.

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Author: Caroline Hartley

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Our Impact

1,750

acres of green space

13,290

volunteering hours donated by 203 volunteers in 2023

5,614

children enjoyed environmental education and outdoor adventure activities in the Park in 2023

Latest events

  • Buzzy Bees

    Join us for some fun activities all about bees! We'll be finding all about this brilliant creatures, playing a bee game and finding out how we can help them. Read more

  • Adult RYA Start Sailing - level 1

    This course covers how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovery. After the course participants will be able to sail in light winds under supervision. Read more

  • Wildlife Boat trip

    Wyndham's near silent-motor means that she is the ideal craft for wildlife watching.  Join us on a trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside the boat with you.  We cannot guarantee what you will see but wildlife highlights may include Herons, Kingfishers and the elusive Otter! Read more

Latest news

  • Save Peterborough Arch!

    The much-loved Peterborough Arch sculpture had to be removed from Thorpe Meadows last year due to needing serious renovation. Can you help us restore the sculpture and bring it home? Read more

  • Foodie Fridays in the Park!

    Celebrate the vibrant communities of Peterborough through our Foodie Fridays this August, as we welcome local street food and drink vendors to Ferry Meadows on 2 and 16 August. Head over to Fox Play at Lakeside between 5pm and 9pm to enjoy an evening of delicious food, locally sourced drinks and talented live musicians. Read more

  • Summer Parklife is out now!

    The summer edition of our quarterly magazine is out now filled with news and updates from across the Park and all our upcoming summer events! Pick up a paper copy in the Park or read it online here. Read more