Christmas Gift Guide

With Christmas around the corner, you'll find an exciting range of unique gifts at our Visitor Centre & Gift Shop and Lakeside Farm Shop in Ferry Meadows. Pop in for a browse on your next visit to the Park and start ticking presents off your shopping list!

Please see a taster of what can be found in our shops below, plus a few extra suggestions. Remember all proceeds from purchases go towards the maintenance of our beautiful Park. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Nene Park Calendar 2022 The Nene Park 2022 fundraising calendar, featuring all the beautiful winning entries from our monthly photography competition, will be available to purchase at the Visitor Centre & Gift Shop in Ferry Meadows later this month! We hope you love it as much as we do!
Bree Merryn Cushion Bring a work of art to your living space with a beautiful cushion inspired by the countryside. Created from original paintings by Yorkshire-based artist Bree Merryn, each cushion is printed on high quality fabric and individually sewn. You'll find a selection of designs at the Visitor Centre.
Handmade Norfolk Soaps Indulge your loved ones with a gorgeously scented soap made from natural, plant-based ingredients. Handmade Norfolk Soaps is a family business that prides itself on high quality, sustainably created products without plastic or palm oil.
Recycle Me Craft Kits An eco-friendly gift with an important message, choose from a number of different kits to create art projects at home using everyday household rubbish. You'll find more plastic-free and sustainable toys in store, including a baby and toddler gifts.
Dino-Snore-Us Game Strike the perfect balance between education and fun with Orchard Toys. Race to collect your eggs in this fun dinosaur-themed board game. Teacher tested, suitable for age 4 and over. You'll find lots more games, toys, books and stocking fillers in our Gift Shop!
Kerry Jane Slate Coasters A range of natural marble tile coasters featuring British wildlife-inspired artwork by Kerry Jane. Pop in to the Visitor Centre to browse the full Kerry Jane range, alongside a selection of other homeware gift ideas.
Sweet Treats Find a variety of biscuit gifts in a selection of festive tins at Lakeside Farm Shop, alongside a range of chocolates and other treats. The ideal gift for your sweet-toothed friends and family!
Saxby's Cider Offering a selection of original flavours, Saxby’s Cider is based on a family farm in Northamptonshire. They’re naturally gluten-free and vegan and vegetarian friendly. And of course, they’re delicious!
Nene Valley Gin & Liqueurs From the first micro-distillery to be based in Peterborough, you'll find their most popular handcrafted products in the Farm Shop, alongside high quality wines from Cambrideshire's Chilford Hall Vineyard.
Saints & Sinners Preserves You'll find a large range of quality jams, chutneys and marmalades from this award-winning Lincolnshire based supplier in the Farm Shop. Add some crackers, locally sourced cheese and wine for the ideal foodie gift!
Gift a Celebration Leaf What do you buy the person who has everything? Our Celebration Leaves are the perfect way to celebrate a special person or honour an important occasion whilst making a valuable donation to Nene Park Trust. The leaves are displayed on our beautiful carved oak sculptures in the Wildlife Garden at Ferry Meadows. Visit our webpage to find out more.
Gift a Parking Membership The perfect gift for those who enjoy regular visits to the Park! You can choose from 3 membership options covering the Nene Park estate, starting at just £40 a year. Income generated from parking charges and annual memberships goes directly into future plans to look after our beautiful green spaces and improve our facilities for all visitors to enjoy. Click here to find out more.
Gift adventure at Nene Outdoors Give the gift of exciting outdoor adventure this Christmas with a voucher for Nene Outdoors. Vouchers can be redeemed against our watersports Pay & Play activities, such as kayaks and canoes, row boats, stand up paddleboards and swan pedalos. Click here to purchase online.
Gift a voucher! A voucher is the safer option for those harder to please recipients, allowing them to browse and select a gift of their choice from the full range available. Vouchers are available at both the Visitor Centre & Gift Shop and Lakeside Farm Shop.

You'll find the Visitor Centre & Gift Shop located centrally in Ferry Meadows, by the main car park. Lakeside Farm Shop is situated next to Nene Outdoors and Lakeside Kitchen & Bar.

If you have any enquiries regarding the products available at the Visitor Centre & Gift Shop or Lakeside Farm Shop please contact us on [email protected] or call 01733 234193.

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