Winter Bikes & Pedalo Hire
Nene Outdoors Watersports & Activity Centre, Peterborough
Keep the adventure going this winter with Saturday bike hire and pedalos at Nene Outdoors.
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Loving Life
Together
Events
Check our events calendar, there’s something coming up for everyone!
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 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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Winter Bikes & Pedalo Hire
Nene Outdoors Watersports & Activity Centre, Peterborough
Keep the adventure going this winter with Saturday bike hire and pedalos at Nene Outdoors.
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Zine Making Workshop
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, Peterborough
Have you ever wanted to make your own magazine? In this workshop, you’ll learn how with artist Hornwyrm! Make a zine from scratch and share your message with the world.
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Christmas Tree Decorations Fused Glass Workshop
Ferry Meadows, Peterborough
Relax and get creative in this adult fused glass workshop where you’ll make beautiful Christmas tree decorations. Led by artist June Massey, you’ll learn simple glass cutting and design techniques in a friendly, hands-on session.
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Event Highlight
Christmas Carnival
Christmas Carnival is coming to Ferry Meadows! Join the mischievous Christmas elves for a magical family adventure packed with festive fun, live entertainment, interactive activities and seasonal surprises. Open on selected dates from 26 November to 23 December.
Our Parks
& Places
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.
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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.
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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.
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Our Impact
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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