Bug Hunting at Ferry Meadows (Morning Session)

Find out what amazing creatures make their home in the different habitats at Ferry Meadows.

Suitable Age: 2+

Cost: £2.50 per child (no charge for accompanying adult)

Advisory information:

· Activities take place in outside areas, so do please come suitably dressed for the weather.

· This event will take place in wooded and grassland areas and will involve crossing uneven ground.

· Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participating children need to have booked a space.

Book

Latest

Longthorpe Tower Living History Event

See Longthorpe Tower brought to life at our living history re-enactment weekend with the Medieval Sokemen Living History Group!
Visitor Survey
Walkie Talkie Ranger

Help visitors to have an engaging and enjoyable visit to Nene Park. This role is located at key meeting points throughout Ferry Meadows and will involve answering questions and supporting with enquiries as visitors make their way round the Park.
What's on in the Park this week?

Find out what's happening in the Park this week with our handy guide to activities and events taking place during the Six Weeks of Summer.

Longthorpe Tower Living History Event

See Longthorpe Tower brought to life at our living history re-enactment weekend with the Medieval Sokemen Living History Group!
Cycle Skills Track

There will be temporary cycle skills track laid out at Nene Outdoors for anyone to have a go. Recommended minimum age 8yrs+. Helmets essential. This is a free have a go session, thanks to funding from LNER for the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT.
Cycle Skills Track

There will be temporary cycle skills track laid out at Nene Outdoors for anyone to have a go. Recommended minimum age 8yrs+. Helmets essential. This is a free have a go session, thanks to funding from LNER for the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT.
Cycle Skills Track

There will be temporary cycle skills track laid out at Nene Outdoors for anyone to have a go. Recommended minimum age 8yrs+. Helmets essential. This is a free have a go session thanks to funding from LNER as part of the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT.
Cycle Skills Track

There will be temporary cycle skills track laid out at Nene Outdoors for anyone to have a go. Recommended minimum age 8yrs+. Helmets essential. This is a free have-a-go session thanks to funding from LNER as part of the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT.
Cycle Skills Track

There will be temporary cycle skills track laid out at Nene Outdoors for anyone to have a go. Recommended minimum age 8yrs+. Helmets essential. This is a free have-a-go session thanks to funding from LNER as part of the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT.
Cycle Skills Track

There will be temporary cycle skills track laid out at Nene Outdoors for anyone to have a go. Recommended minimum age 8yrs+. Helmets essential. This is a free have-a-go session, thanks to funding from LNER as part of the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT.
Cycle Skills Track

There will be temporary cycle skills track laid out at Nene Outdoors for anyone to have a go. Recommended minimum age 8yrs+. Helmets essential. This is a free have-a-go session thanks to funding from LNER as part of the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT.
Guided Cycle Ride

Join our Instructors at Nene Outdoors for a Guided Cycle Ride through the Park and out into the Countryside beyond. Enjoy a ride along country roads, over scenic bridleways and through local beauty spots. This event is free thanks to funding from LNER as part of the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT.
Guided Cycle Ride

Join our Instructors at Nene Outdoors for a Guided Cycle Ride through the Park and out into the Countryside beyond. Enjoy a ride along country roads, over scenic bridleways and through local beauty spots. This event is free thanks to funding from LNER as part of the On Ya Bike project in partnership with PECT.

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.
Water Pay & Play Activities

At Nene Outdoors, we run a ‘Pay and Play’ scheme, providing visitors of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to enjoy the watersports we have on offer. Book for half hour sessions on line or for one hour, book in person at the Nene Outdoors reception, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 13th - 15th May 2022, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a new, free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
Camping at Nene Outdoors

Book a bell tent or pitch-only camping trip to Nene Park! Our campsites are small but perfectly formed, located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, they have stunning views across the water and are discreetly tucked away from the bustle of the rest of the Park.
Parking charges at Ferry Meadows
Play areas

Nene Park is a great place to play. Games on the meadows, adventures in the woodlands and three great play areas within Ferry Meadows to cater for all ages.
Take a boat trip

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip around Overton Lake on 'Wyndham', our new electrically powered passenger boat, and discover more about our new passenger cruises and private hire services.
Open Water Swimming

Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors.
Festival line up

A summary of the line up of performances, music, art, workshops and community groups for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Six Weeks of Summer in the Park

From Saturday 23rd July, look out for some exciting activities and events running for the six weeks of school summer holidays in the Park! Find out what’s happening and when, with our Six Weeks of Summer guide.