Activities for Key Stage 2

two school children enjoying outdoor learning See below the range of courses we can offer to Key Stage 2 age groups.

Classification

Spend the day exploring ways of grouping a wide selection of living things including plants, vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Click here to download our sample programme.

Explorers

Take on the role of explorers in a day of activities which will test their survival and team work skills. Click here to download our sample programme.

Living rivers

A day of cross-curricular activities linked by the theme of rivers. Pupils will study a section of the river to gain an understanding of the physical and human processes that shaped it and how these influence surrounding wildlife. Click here to download our sample programme.

Using maps

Pupils will have the chance to develop their map skills for a variety of purposes. Click here to download our sample programme.

Plants & seasons

Pupils will observe how a selection of habitats vary throughout the year and how these variations are linked to the lifecycle of plants living in the habitats. Click here to download our sample programme.

Romans

Pupils will study the history of Roman settlement in the local area. Click here to download our sample programme.

Stone Age

A cross curricular day exploring the life, art and settlements of our Stone Age ancestors. Click here to download our sample programme.

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Latest

Volunteer Officer

An opportunity to support the day-to-day organisation and continued development of the successful Nene Park Volunteer Programme.
Senior Instructor (Water)

An opportunity to deliver a range of high-quality watersports and land-based adventurous activities through Nene Park Trust's Nene Outdoors operations, with particular responsibility for watersports delivery.
42Words artwork exhibition

Come and discover our 42Words pop-up art exhibition which is on display in four locations across Nene Park - Ferry Meadows, Bluebell Wood, Thorpe Meadows and Woodston Reach.
Celebration Leaves arrive in the Park

The Fundraising Team at Nene Park Trust are excited to announce a new initiative for our visitors – Celebration Leaves; a way of holding onto a memory in the Park and sharing it with others, while also helping to support the work of the Trust.

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.
Volunteer Officer

An opportunity to support the day-to-day organisation and continued development of the successful Nene Park Volunteer Programme.
Autumn 2020 Parklife is out now!

Read our quarterly newsletter with updates on what's been happening in the Park over the summer and the exciting developments coming up over the next few months.
Nene Park Update - 10 September

Due to an increase in Covid-19 cases nationally, the Government have issued new guidance which comes into force on Monday 14 September.
Senior Instructor (Water)

An opportunity to deliver a range of high-quality watersports and land-based adventurous activities, with particular responsibility for watersports delivery.
Art in the Park - 42Words

42WORDS will see 10 local artists create 42 artworks in a variety of artforms to be installed in the Park in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
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. There’s no need to book – simply turn up, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
Artists in residence in the Park

Our new Park Art: Artist in residence programme runs from August to October and provides new opportunities for artists, and creative experiences for visitors in the Park
Where to stay

There are plenty of options for places to stay close to Nene Park so that you can make your visit more than just a day trip.
Peterborough Presents finds new home with Nene Park Trust

The community arts programme 'Peterborough Presents' has moved to be hosted by Nene Park Trust from September 2020