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Our projects

Scroll through the projects below to find out more.

To take a look at a summary of some of our work in 2020, please watch our video here.

Monthly Photography Competition 2021

Monthly Photography Competition 2021

Nene Park has launched a new photography competition for 2021. Each month will have a different theme, encouraging photographers to search for seasonal nature and wildlife and visit different areas of the Park. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Mick George Recreation and Wildlife Enhancements

Mick George Recreation and Wildlife Enhancements

Over the past 4 years the Mick George Community Fund have been fantastic benefactors to the Park, and this continues with not one but two grants approved by them towards the end of 2020. Read more

Published: 6th January, 2021

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Your Community Greenspace

Your Community Greenspace

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: 31st July, 2020

Updated: 7th September, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Ferry Meadows Visitor Experience Improvements

Ferry Meadows Visitor Experience Improvements

Funding secured from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development LEADER programme, through the Rural Peterborough and Rutland Local Action Group to improve the visitor experience at Ferry Meadows. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2020

Updated: 1st October, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Lynch Lake Kiosk

Lynch Lake Kiosk

Thanks to funding from LEADER, we are currently renovating Lynch Lake Kiosk to create a brand new and flexible community space. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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New activity centre proposal

New activity centre proposal

Our plans for a new activity centre based at Lakeside in the Park are currently with the Peterborough City Planning department. Find out more about our plans. Read more

Published: 24th July, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Caroline Hartley

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Fox Play at Lakeside

Fox Play at Lakeside

Fox Play forms the next stage in updating and improving the play provision at Ferry Meadows. Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Artists-in-residence 2020

Artists-in-residence 2020

Funded through the Arts Council England, three artists will take up three month residencies in Nene Park Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

Author: Caroline Hartley

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Art in the Park - 42Words

Art in the Park - 42Words

42WORDS will see 10 local artists create 42 artworks in a variety of artforms to be installed in the Park in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Read more

Published: 21st July, 2020

Updated: 7th September, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Monthly Photography Competition 2020

Monthly Photography Competition 2020

Nene Park ran a new photography competition in 2020, with a new winner announced each month. The winning entries were displayed in the 2021 Nene Park calendar and in a photography exhibition in the Park. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Nenescape Overview

Nenescape Overview

The Nenescape Landscape Partnership Scheme (LPS) is a £4.5 million project to celebrate, protect and conserve the natural and built heritage of the River Nene and its landscape. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Bringing Nature Closer

Bringing Nature Closer

Funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this Nenescape project carried out in 2017-2019 restored Heron and Goldie meadows back to wetland. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Caroline Hartley

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Boardwalk in Bluebell Wood

Boardwalk in Bluebell Wood

The boardwalk was created with funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund through the Nenescape Landscape Partnership scheme and with the hard work and dedication of our volunteers and Nene Park Trust staff. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Station Master's Garden

Station Master's Garden

Funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this Nenescape project is focussed on restoring colour and biodiversity back to this remnant of the once-thriving railway on Station Lane, Castor. Read more

Published: 16th July, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2021

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Rivers of the World Art Project

Rivers of the World Art Project

As part of the Nenescape Landcape Partnership Scheme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Nene Park is working with METAL Peterborough and Thames Festival Trust on an exciting international art and education project that connects young people around the globe to their local river. Read more

Published: 9th July, 2020

Updated: 6th October, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Walking with Romans

Walking with Romans

Funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this Nenescape project is focussed on developing heritage trails about the Roman heritage of Nene Park Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Apprentices

Apprentices

Funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this Nenescape project offered two horticultural apprentices the chance to learn new skills in the Park Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Bringing sport back to Woodlands

Bringing sport back to Woodlands

Despite the wind and rain, Saturday 27th April 2019 saw the first cricket matches taking place at the Woodlands sports pitches for three years, with friendly matches played between Bretton Cricket Club and Bharat Sports Cricket Club. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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Moments with Trees

Moments with Trees

This exciting two-year project ending in March 2019 was funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and focused on the trees and woodland of Nene Park. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Caroline Hartley

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Syntax Poetry - Poet in residence

Syntax Poetry - Poet in residence

In November 2019, we hosted a three week poetry residency in the Park. Poet Justin Coe spent time in the Park and with our Park visitors. He then produced a number of poems inspired by the Park. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2020

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Caroline Hartley

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Mountain Trikes

Mountain Trikes

Thanks to a generous donation, we have been able to purchase two Mountain Trike wheelchairs for ourvisitors with access needs to use in the Park. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2019

Updated: 22nd June, 2020

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  • New lockdown learning resources

    New lockdown learning resources

    Our Nene Park Trust Education team is busy creating videos, learning notes and activity sheets to help parents, carers and teachers do some fun nature-focused activities as part of their lockdown learning.

  • Monthly Photography Competition 2021

    Monthly Photography Competition 2021

    Nene Park has launched a new photography competition for 2021. Each month will have a different theme, encouraging photographers to search for seasonal nature and wildlife and visit different areas of the Park.

  • Lockdown Learning

    Lockdown Learning

    Curriculum linked outdoor learning activities for families to enjoy in their own gardens, local parks or greenspaces during the latest lockdown.

  • Virtual Guided Walk

    Virtual Guided Walk

    We may not be able to enjoy group guided walks at the moment, but we can still get out and enjoy the Park during early spring and maybe visit some areas that you may not have visited before.

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  • Nene Park Trust appoint new Chair Designate

    Nene Park Trust appoint new Chair Designate

    Early this year, Nene Park Trust enlisted the services of Starfish, a specialist recruitment firm, to help with the search for a new Chair of Trustees.  Following a humbling response and in-depth recruitment process, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Jackie Bland as our Chair Designate.

  • Shop online with Nene Park Trust!

    Shop online with Nene Park Trust!

    Nene Park Trust is excited to announce the launch of its brand new online shop. This move into e-commerce will allow supporters to shop a wide range of products from the comfort and security of their own home.

  • NEW photography competitions for 2021!

    NEW photography competitions for 2021!

    Following the unprecedented success of the monthly photography competitions run in 2020, Nene Park is excited to announce the launch of a new competition for 2021.

  • Nene Park Trust to run Lost World and Peterborough Sculpture Collection

    Nene Park Trust to run Lost World and Peterborough Sculpture Collection

    From 30 November 2020, Nene Park Trust will take on the remaining activities of local charity Vivacity, following the termination of Vivacity’s contract with Peterborough City Council.

  • New photography exhibition in the Park

    New photography exhibition in the Park

    To celebrate the wonderful monthly photography competition entries that Nene Park Trust received this year, a photography exhibition featuring a selection of our favourite photos is now on display in Ferry Meadows for all Park visitors to enjoy.

  • Flooding across Nene Park

    Flooding across Nene Park

    Most footpaths around Ferry Meadows are now accessible, but access is still limited in certain areas - please keep an eye out for the signs.

  • A sustainable farming future

    A sustainable farming future

    12/01/21 Craig and Ryan Baxter, farming partners on the Rurual Estate share their vision for a sustainable farming future at Nene Park.

  • Car parks remain open during new lockdown

    Car parks remain open during new lockdown

    The car parks and public toilets will remain open during the new national lockdown, with the cafes offering a takeaway service only, The Visitor Centre and Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre will have to close throughout November.

  • New eco-electric passenger boat

    New eco-electric passenger boat

    Our new electrically-powered passenger boat has arrived at the Park and is ready to take bookings for tranquil family-group boat trips at our Autumn Festival.

  • Covid-19 update: Thursday 17 December

    Covid-19 update: Thursday 17 December

    Tier 3 restrictions will be in place in Peterborough from Saturday 19 December but our car parks, toilets and Visitor Centre remain open with only the cafes moving to a takeaway service.

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