Planning your visit to Woodlands Sports Pitches

Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Park.

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

Getting here
Please visit our Find us page for details of the different ways to get to Woodlands Sports Pitches.

Parking
A tarmac car park is shared with Castor Lodge care home. There are no designated accessible parking spaces next to the Woodlands Sports Pitches and associated facilities. There is a parking space at the end of the tarmac footpath that connects to the sports facilities. There is space for vehicle drop off or collection alongside the tarmac path near to the sports facilities.

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

Nene Park Newsletter - Parklife
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.

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Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 19th - 21st May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
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Get ready for a jam-packed May half term at Nene Park! Full of outdoor adventures, holiday clubs and family activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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 two consecutive time slots, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
Parking charges at Ferry Meadows
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Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 19th - 21st May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
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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.
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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.
Festival programme
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Alongside our ice rink, Park visitors will find a mini Christmas market, vintage fun fair and free Christmas craft activities for children, with twinkling lights and festive garlands creating a wonderfully festive atmosphere. Click to find out more.