Camping
Enjoy a relaxing night under canvas on the peaceful shores of Gunwade Lake in Peterborough. Our two family-friendly campsites, The Glade and Lakeview, offer the choice of cosy bell tent stays or pitch-only camping.
Set in the heart of Ferry Meadows, both sites are perfectly placed for exploring Nene Park and getting stuck into the action at Nene Outdoors Watersports & Activity Centre. Just a short walk away, you’ll also find Lakeside Kitchen & Bar for tasty meals and takeaways, along with the Visitor Centre, stocked with local produce, BBQ essentials and picnic supplies. Campers enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on watersports hire at Nene Outdoors, as well as at the cafés and Visitor Centre throughout their stay.
Both campsites are dog-friendly, so your four-legged friends are welcome to join in the fun, with miles of walks and trails around the Park to keep them busy.
Lakeview Bell Tent Campsite
Set right on the edge of Gunwade Lake, our Lakeview bell tent campsite offers beautiful waterside views and a peaceful, tucked-away setting. It’s ideal for relaxed, hassle-free camping, with eight fully erected bell tents ready and waiting.
Each bell tent sits on a wooden decking platform and sleeps up to six people. Tents are simply furnished with floor matting, a small heater, lighting and a power socket for charging phones or tablets, just bring your own beds and bedding. Bell tents hire starts from £72 a night.
The Glade Pitch-Your-Own Campsite
Small but perfectly formed, The Glade is our pitch-only campsite, offering a relaxed, back-to-nature stay with stunning views and memorable sunsets over Gunwade Lake.
For just £29 per night, you can book a single 5m wide by 7m deep pitch, with space across the site for up to 15 small to medium-sized tents.
Campsite Private Hire
Make the Ferry Meadows campsites your own with exclusive group bookings. Perfect for families, friends, schools or youth groups, The Glade and Lakeview offer both pitch-only camping and cosy bell tent stays. Want to add extra adventure? The friendly Nene Outdoors team can organise exciting group activities to make your stay unforgettable.
- Lakeview Bell Tent Campsite – small groups or family gatherings £520 per night, schools or youth groups £450 per night (without power), £480 per night (with power)
- The Glade Pitch-Your-Own Campsite (minimum 2-night booking) – groups or family gatherings £336 per night, schools or youth groups £300 per night
Campsite Facilities
Both campsites offer a range of facilities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable:
- Covered weather shelter with benches and washing up area
- Shared fixed BBQ stand on the campsite, plus additional stands throughout Ferry Meadows
- Access to toilet and shower facilities at Nene Outdoors Watersports & Activity Centre
- Cold water tap for drinking and cooking on the campsite
- Firebowl hire £7 per night, perfect for evening marshmallows.
- Wood logs, kindling and British-made charcoal available (£8.50 per bag)
- Secure mobile phone charging station at reception (£2.50 per charge)
- One car parking space included per booking at the visitor car park adjacent to Nene Outdoors
- Dog-friendly campsite
Campsite Guidance
- Booking times 1pm arrival – 10am departure
- Adult supervision required for under-18s
- No campervans, caravans or motorhomes permitted
Camping at Ferry Meadows is all about relaxing and enjoying the countryside, so we ask guests to leave no trace and be mindful of noise, helping to protect the peaceful atmosphere and the Park’s wonderful wildlife.
Campsite Accessibility
Our campsites are set on grass, with vehicle access available for dropping off equipment and plenty of parking nearby in the public car park. Nene Outdoors offers fully accessible shower, toilet, and changing facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all. For more information on accessibility across the campsites, Nene Outdoors, and the wider Park, please visit our Ferry Meadows page.
