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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Youth RYA Sailing course - Stage 3

This two day course on consecutive days is the next step after the RYA youth stage two. The course puts all your knowledge that you have learned so far to the test to have a better understanding of the five essentials and improve your sailing.
Butterfly count

Join us to be part of the Butterfly Conservation, Big Butterfly Count. Just spend 15 minutes in one place recording the butterflies and moths that they see.
Butterfly count

Join us to be part of the Butterfly Conservation, Big Butterfly Count. Just spend 15 minutes in one place recording the butterflies and moths that they see.
#LoveParksWeek

To mark #LoveParksWeek 23 July - 1 August , we have been sharing lots of messages in the Park and on social media for #LoveParks, #ProtectParks #RespectParks

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.
Campsite

Our campsites are small but perfectly formed! Located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, The Glade and Lakeview 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
Six Weeks of Summer in the Park

From Friday 23 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.
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.
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.
Parking app

Information on how you can pay for your parking at Ferry Meadows and Orton Meadows car parks through the S-Park app on your smart phone.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
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.