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  • Welcome area improvements

    Welcome area improvements

    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

  1. About us
  2. Your Community Greenspace

Your Community Greenspace

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.

The project has three key themes:

  • Empower and engage our communities to help conserve the natural heritage of Nene Park.
  • Build bridges with the multi-cultural communities of Peterborough to make Ferry Meadows an inclusive community hub.                
  • Improve physical and mental health and wellbeing through nurturing connections with nature and the outdoors.


Find out more about different elements of this project below.

Welcome area improvements

Welcome area improvements

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

Published: 23rd November, 2023

Updated: 27th November, 2023

Author: Caroline Hartley

Identities!

Identities!

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

Published: 16th May, 2023

Updated: 18th May, 2023

Author: Caroline Hartley

New volunteer roles

New volunteer roles

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

Published: 14th October, 2022

Updated: 17th October, 2022

Author: Caroline Hartley

'Mini Rangers' - Our school in residence

'Mini Rangers' - Our school in residence

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

Published: 4th October, 2022

Updated: 14th October, 2022

Author: Caroline Hartley

Community events

Community events

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

Published: 4th October, 2022

Author: Caroline Hartley

Nene Nursery

Nene Nursery

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

Published: 12th September, 2022

Updated: 13th September, 2022

Author: Caroline Hartley

Your Community Greenspace - overview

Your Community Greenspace - overview

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

Published: 27th May, 2022

Updated: 13th September, 2022

Author: Joanna Bacon

Your Community Greenspace: Capital works

Your Community Greenspace: Capital works

Read more about the plans for capital improvement works as part of Your Community Greenspace project and take part in our survey. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2022

Updated: 4th October, 2022

Author: Caroline Hartley

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  • Magical Winter Festival open!

    Magical Winter Festival open!

    Friday 1st December saw the opening evening of the first ever Nene Park Winter Festival, which will run until Christmas at Lakeside in Ferry Meadows. Sughra Ahmed, MD of Peterborough Cultural Alliance joined Nene Park Trust to cut the tinsel and officially launch the festival, which welcomed thousands of visitors over the opening weekend.

  • RYA Powerboat Level 2

    RYA Powerboat Level 2

    Power boat training is a key skill to know how to operate a powered craft safely and appropriately. To do this you can attend a course with us to achieve an RYA Level 2 Power Boat Certificate. During this 2 day course at Nene Outdoors, you will be trained to drive and manoeuvre the craft in a safe and controlled way. Minimum Age 16yrs

  • New reed bed habitat creation for Gunwade Lake

    New reed bed habitat creation for Gunwade Lake

    Exciting new habitat creation work to start in January 2024, transforming a mound of earth into a new reed bed in Gunwade Lake.

  • Adult beginners Easter fused glass workshop

    Adult beginners Easter fused glass workshop

    Join June from Semperart at this Adult beginners workshop to make your own unique fused glass. You will make 2 Easter Egg shaped pieces: one small and one large. There are two workshops today at 10:30 and 13:30

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  • Ferry Meadows

    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

    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

  • Peterborough Celebrates Festival

    Peterborough Celebrates Festival

    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.

  • Take a boat trip

    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

    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.

  • Six Weeks of Summer at Nene Park

    Six Weeks of Summer at Nene Park

    From Saturday 22 July, you'll find 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.

  • Guide to Christmas at Ferry Meadows

    Guide to Christmas at Ferry Meadows

    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.

  • Camping at Nene Outdoors

    Camping at Nene Outdoors

    Book a bell tent or pitch-only camping trip to Nene Park! Our campsites are small but perfectly formed, located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, they have stunning views across the water and are discreetly tucked away from the bustle of the rest of the Park.

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

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