Park Accessibility

We welcome all visitors to Nene Park and our team will do all they can to ensure that you enjoy your visit. The Trust works with a range of organisations and individuals including our own Nene Park Access Forum to improve and promote access for all at the Park. For more information on Nene Park Trust's commitment to accessibility please see our Access Policy.

The information here provides an overview of the accessibility at Ferry Meadows, Thorpe Meadows, the Rural Estate, Orton Mere and Woodston Reach and Longthorpe Tower

If you have any questions or feedback about access or the Park’s facilities, contact us and the team will be happy to help. Staff in the Visitor Centre or Nene Outdoors at Ferry Meadows can also answer queries and update visitors about conditions on a given day.

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Fungi Foray Talk and Walk

Join Jonathon from Fen Fungi to discover the wonderful world of fungi. The day will start with introductory talk on fungi (about 45 minutes); then a walk around the park looking for, identifying and picking fungi. We will stop for lunch (about half an hour); then a wrap up session, reviewing what has been collected, then time for a Q&A session.
Log splitting demo

Have you ever wondered how we make our firewood that we sell at the visitor centre or for our campsite visitors? Drop by the visitor centre area and you can see a demonstration of our log splitting machine with our volunteer wood craft team.
Frostbite League

The Frostbite league comes to the park for their annual 5k race. keep a look out for the runners; cheer them on, give them space and please keep dogs on a short lead.
Woodland management and tree safety work

The Park management team will be carrying out some essential woodland management and tree safety work in Ferry Meadows over the next few months. Click to read the reasons why the work takes place.

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.
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.
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.
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.

Park Accessibility

Accessibility at Ferry Meadows

Accessibility at Thorpe Meadows

Accessibility at Orton Mere and Woodston Reach

Accessibility on the Rural Estate

Accessibility at Longthorpe Tower