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 charges apply all day, every day. Please visit our Parking at Orton Mere and Woodston Reach page for details of charges and membership options.

There are solar powered payment machines located in the main car park only but charges apply to all parking areas. Payment can be made at the machine by card only and the machines are ticketless. You can also pay on the parking app. All instructions are on the payment machines in the car park.

Park Code

For information on how to enjoy this area of Nene Park, please see our Park Code. We also have a text only version.

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

Nene Park Sparkles

This Christmas we are celebrating all the support we have received over the year and the wonderful things we have achieved because of it. If you would like to support us this Christmas, find out more here.
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Finance Business Partner

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To continue our celebrations of 10 years of volunteering, we held a series of celebrations on Friday 19th November with tea, cake and the launch of our new volunteering film.

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.
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.
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.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
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.