We would like to create a World Garden that provides different communities in Peterborough a place to visit and enjoy, that represents their cultural heritage in some way. We hope to start creating this in 2025 with collaboration with Peterborough communities in 2024 Read more
Between November 2023 and April 2024 we are making improvements to the Centre Point area of Ferry Meadows to improve the welcome experience for our visitors and upgrade the toilets, signage and seating. Read more
The National Lottery Heritage Funded, £1,965 million, five year, Your Community Greenspace project is now in the delivery phase and will complete in 2026.
The project includes improvements to the infrastructure in the Park, alongside new events and community projects, that will respond to the growth of the city and region.
As part of Your Community Greenspace project we have launched FREE beginner running sessions at Thorpe Meadows led by volunteer run leaders who have completed the LiRF qualification. Read more
A weekend shuttle bus service is launching at weekends over the summer holidays (20 July - 1 September) from Gunthorpe, Paston, New England and Millfield right into Ferry Meadows. Read more
This exciting project exploring the queer community of Peterborough launches with the first instalment about Marsha P Johnson and The Stonewall Rebellion - a pivotal movement in the modern LGBTQIA+ movement. Read more
As part of Your Community Greenspace we have set up some new volunteer roles to help new visitors access the Park, young people get more involved and to help run some of our new projects. Read more
As part of Your Community Greenspace we are keen to make the Park as accessible as possible to children and schools in Peterborough and so have set up 'Mini Rangers' - our School in Residence programme. Read more
Hosting and facilitating events with the multi-cultural communities of Peterborough is a key part of Your Community Greenspace in our aim to make Ferry Meadows an inclusive community hub. Read more
Nene Nursery forms an important part of Your Community Greenspace. Once complete, it will be a volunteer-run horticultural nursery, creating an inclusive, safe and accessible community space Read more
The Nene Park: Your Community Greenspace project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund is an exciting 5-year project for Nene Park. Read more
Read more about the plans for capital improvement works as part of Your Community Greenspace project and take part in our survey. Read more