Planning your visit to Orton Mere and Woodston Reach

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Park.

Mobility scooters

Mobility scooters are welcome on all surfaced paths throughout the Park.

How to find us

Please visit our Find us page for details of the different ways to get to Orton Mere and Woodston Reach.

Parking

Accessible parking bays are available at Orton Mere in the main car park and near the model boat powerboat landing stage on Osier Lake alongside the access road.

A second overflow car park alongside the Nene Valley Railway station at Orton Mere is opened on occasions. There are no designated accessible bays in this area and there is a gradient from the parking area to the main path. Parking is free for all vehicles.

Parklife newsletter

Our regular newsletter Parklife is available in standard, large print or audio formats. All are freely available in advance of your visit either electronically or by post. Please contact us with details of your requirements.

Latest

So, what's been going on in Ferry Meadows?

20/10/20 Greg Higby, Park Manager gives an update on what the Park Management Team have been up to this month.
Shop online with Nene Park Trust!

Nene Park Trust is excited to announce the launch of its brand new online shop. This move into e-commerce will allow supporters to shop a wide range of products from the comfort and security of their own home.
Pay and Play boat hire

Boat hire is available Tuesday to Sunday at Nene Outdoors, if the weather is a little wild during the autumn months, please call us to check any opening restrictions before making a special journey.
Living Sport Festival of Running

The Living Sport Festival of Running is a great opportunity to set a winter training goal and keep active, healthy and motivated. All abilities are welcome – race at your pace!

Shop online with Nene Park Trust!

Nene Park Trust is excited to announce the launch of its brand new online shop. This move into e-commerce will allow supporters to shop a wide range of products from the comfort and security of their own home.
Visitor Assistant (Fixed Term - 12 months)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Nene Park Trust for the recruitment of a number of seasonal Visitor Assistants.
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.
Footpath diversions commencing 19 October

Peterborough City council will be resurfacing the Ferry Walk footpath week commencing 19 October, diversions will be in place.
New eco-electric passenger boat

Our new electrically-powered passenger boat has arrived at the Park and is ready to take bookings for tranquil family-group boat trips at our Autumn Festival.
Wild Home Educator Sessions

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme.
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.
Teaming up with CKH to give young people work experience

Cross Keys Homes (CKH) and Nene Park Trust are teaming up to give local young people the once in a lifetime opportunity to gain work experience as a Park Ranger at Ferry Meadows.
Eco Electric Boat Trips

Enjoy a tranquil trip around Overton Lake this half term on our brand-new electrically-powered passenger boat. The 30 minute pre-bookable trips will depart daily from the Visitor Centre Jetty and are available as group bookings only at this time.