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.
This session is subject to time of year due to activities involved (October to February for willow).

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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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.

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.