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

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.
Autumn Festival

This October half-term, the Nene Park Autumn Festival returns to bring an exciting number of activities and events for all the family to enjoy.
Why I wanted to be a Park Ranger

21/09/20 Greg Higby, Park Manager tells us what made him want to be a Park Ranger from an early age.

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

You can fish all year round in some areas of Ferry Meadows.
Thorpe Meadows

Thorpe Meadows is accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles at all times and is home to Nene Park’s purpose-built rowing lake, riverside walks and a sculpture collection.
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.