Our proposals for a new activity centre based in the Lakeside area of the Park were approved by Peterborough City Council’s planning committee on 23 March 2021. We will shortly be submitting revised plans so take a look at these here. Read more
Norman Cross, just outside Peterborough, is a scheduled monument and the site of the world's first purpose built prisoner of war camp during the Napoleonic Wars of the late 1700s. Nene Park Trust has now taken ownership of the site to preserve it and share its story, thanks to funding from Historic England the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Read more
In May 2025 we launched our Investing in Impact prospectus which we will hope will open doors, attract investors and help form connections with people and organisations to make a real difference to the lives of people in Peterborough and the region. Read more
This 2-year project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund in partnership with Froglife, Peterborough Presents and Cross Keys Homes aims to support young people aged 11-25 from priority communities in Peterborough, to increase their connectivity with nature and local greenspaces. Read more
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Catch up on all our latest projects and upcoming news and events in our spring issue of Parklife magazine! Read more
Take a look at the festival map to see where all the key locations and facilities are so you can get planning your visit. Read more
From food and craft vendors, workshops, sports and activities, there is so much going on at Peterborough Celebrates Festival 2026. Take a look here. Read more
Find out what's happening at Peterborough Celebrates Festival, and when, so you don't miss a thing! Read more
A summary of key visitor information for Peterborough Celebrates Festival: 16 & 17 May 2026 Read more
Get ready for a jam-packed May half term at Ferry Meadows! Full of outdoor adventures, holiday clubs and family activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Read more
Find out key accessibility information for Peterborough Celebrates Festival. Read more
There's something for all the family to enjoy at Ferry Meadows this February half term. Check out our what's on guide to find out more and click the links to book your places. We look forward to welcoming you! Read more
Take a look at our full Park Code. Read more
Join our community project for this year's Festival and write or draw your own page in Peterborough's story. Download our template, complete your page and bring back into the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre. Read more
Have a read of our winter 2025-26 edition of Parklife magazine, for all the updates on news and projects across the work of Nene Park Trust. Read more
Nene Park Trust is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all. It accepts its responsibilities to safeguard the welfare of all children or vulnerable adults visiting, participating in activities organised by Nene Park Trust or partnering organisations, and to protect them from poor practice, abuse, or bullying. Read more
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As part of our sustainable woodland management across the Nene Park estate, we are now selling firewood from trees felled from native and naturalised hardwood trees across the estate. Pop into the Visitor Centre in Ferry Meadows and find out more. Read more
The place where we bring the beauty of the Park to you, as well as sharing a bit more detail of what to expect when you get here. Read more
A weekend shuttle bus service is back for 2025, launching at weekends over the summer holidays (26 July - 30 August) from Bretton via Thorpe Meadows and into Ferry Meadows. Read more
Starting Thursday 24 July, enjoy a packed programme of exciting daily activities and events throughout the summer holidays. Discover what’s on and when with our Six Weeks of Summer guide. Read more
Join us for a summer of Foodie Fridays outside the Visitor Centre at Ferry Meadows, every week from 5 June until 25 September. Enjoy a delicious variety of street food, refreshing drinks and live music from talented local musicians and performers. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend! Read more
Summer Nights are back at Ferry Meadows! Join us for an unmissable season of Foodie Fridays, live music, outdoor cinema and community films from June till September. Read more
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. Read more