Pay and Play hire

Boat hire is available at Nene Outdoors Tuesday to Sunday during the term time.

Suitable for: all ages - age restrictions of 8yrs+ apply for children in a boat on their own and other restrictions may apply depending on weather / wind conditions.

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Peterborough Memory Walk

Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of amazing people come together to remember, share and bring help and hope for those affected by dementia. Walk for those you love, for those you’ve lost and for those whose future you care about this autumn.
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 19th - 21st May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
Half Term Adventures

Get ready for a jam-packed May half term at Nene Park! Full of outdoor adventures, holiday clubs and family activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Heart decorating workshop at Nene Nursery

Join in the mindful activity of decorating hearts for our community heart bunting project which will be on display at Peterborough Celebrates Festival. Just come along to Nene Nursery - no need to book!

Peterborough Memory Walk

Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of amazing people come together to remember, share and bring help and hope for those affected by dementia. Walk for those you love, for those you’ve lost and for those whose future you care about this autumn.
Heart decorating workshop at Nene Nursery

Join in the mindful activity of decorating hearts for our community heart bunting project which will be on display at Peterborough Celebrates Festival. Just come along to Nene Nursery - no need to book!
Introduction to Monoprinting Workshop

Learn the basics of monoprinting and create your own monoprint artworks to take home! Monoprinting is a fantastic printmaking technique in it’s own right and creates very unique results. Two workshops on this day starting at 10:00 and 13:00
Music in the Park: Salvation Army Brass Band

Enjoy music in the Park on Sunday 23 June with the Salvation Army Brass Band. Simply come along to the Visitor Centre in Ferry Meadows, relax and enjoy!
Music in the Park: Salvation Army Brass Band

Enjoy music in the Park on Sunday 23 June with the Salvation Army Brass Band. Simply come along to the Visitor Centre in Ferry Meadows, relax and enjoy!
Nene Nursery Herb Distillation

Louise from Mentley Farm in Hertfordshire will be visiting us to demo the process of distilling herbs and we will have a range of herb themed activities to take part in!
Pay and Play hire

Boat hire is available at Nene Outdoors every day during the May half term school holiday. Will you try something new or do you have a favourite boat to enjoy the lake?
Birdwatching for families

Come and discover the remarkable birds that fly, feed and roost across Ferry Meadows. We will help you to identify some the birds and show you how to use binoculars effectively.
Archery

Our archery taster sessions are a great introduction to the sport. Book a session and unleash your inner Robin Hood! Suitable for: Adults and children 8 yrs +
Oak Adventurers Holiday Club

Oak Adventurers holiday club designed for 8-13 year olds at Nene Outdoors, offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to hone their skills and experience a variety of water and land-based activities! Available every weekday in the Summer school holidays

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 two consecutive time slots, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
Parking charges at Ferry Meadows
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 19th - 21st May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
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.
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.
Festival programme
Six Weeks of Summer at Nene Park

From Saturday 22 July, you'll find 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.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Guide to Christmas at Ferry Meadows

Alongside our ice rink, Park visitors will find a mini Christmas market, vintage fun fair and free Christmas craft activities for children, with twinkling lights and festive garlands creating a wonderfully festive atmosphere. Click to find out more.