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  1. About us
  2. The Trust

The Trust

Nene Park Trust is the registered charity which looks after Nene Park in its entirety. Established in 1988 to ensure that the Park would be managed and protected forever, the Trust looks after all maintenance, coordination of the Park's activity programme and administration of commercial properties in the Park.

The Trust was provided with a 999 year lease on the land and was endowed with commercial properties and other assets which now generate some of the income required to maintain the Park.

The core purpose of the Trust is to:

  • Provide facilities for recreation, education and leisure
  • Establish parkland facilities
  • Conserve and safeguard wildlife
  • Preserve, restore and develop park features (infrastructure)

Our strategy 'Doing More with More' aims to focus on our charitable objectives to provide a more enjoyable Park and a better service to our visitors and also to take full advantage of our charitable status through the development of fundraising and seeking voluntary and partnership support.

Nene Park Trust's charitable objective is:

To provide for the recreation of the public by the provision of Parks for the benefit of the inhabitants of Peterborough and the region, with the object of improving the conditions of life for such persons.

Our vision is:

To be the region's favourite Park, providing a permanent haven for heritage and wildlife and a wide choice of recreational activities for the people of Peterborough and the wider community.

Find out more about our strategies, policies, Board of Trustees, Management team and projects below.

Strategy and policies

Strategy and policies

All the work that Nene Park Trust does is linked to our charitable objectives and ten year strategy - Doing More with More. Find out more about our plans and policies here. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Updated: 26th January, 2021

Author: Caroline Hartley

Our projects

Our projects

Discover the exciting plans and projects Nene Park Trust currently has in progress and explore the recently completed projects in the Park. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 12th October, 2020

Author: Dana Ingabire

Meet the management team

Meet the management team

Find out more about the dedicated and experienced management team at the heart of Nene Park Trust. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2019

Updated: 12th October, 2020

Author:

Meet our trustees

Meet our trustees

Find out more about our valued Board of supportive and experienced Trustees. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2019

Updated: 24th November, 2020

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  • Pay and Play hire

    Pay and Play hire

    Boat and cycle hire is available at Nene Outdoors, Tuesday - Sunday. If the weather is a little wild during the spring months, please call us to check any opening restrictions before making a special journey.

  • The Further Adventure of Dr Dolittle

    The Further Adventure of Dr Dolittle

    Illyria bring their Outdoor Theatre production of the Further Adventures of Dr Dolittle to Ferry Meadows this year. A production for all the family, featuring a fully orchestrated score, amazing puppets and a plethora of songs. Bring a rug or low chair, sit back and enjoy the show.

  • Welcome back to our Visitor Centre and Gift Shop

    Welcome back to our Visitor Centre and Gift Shop

    After too many weeks with the doors closed, our Visitor Centre and Gift Shop will re-open on Monday 12 April.

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  • Lakeside Activity Centre approved at planning committee

    Lakeside Activity Centre approved at planning committee

    Nene Park Trust’s plans to create an exciting indoor activity and climbing centre at Lakeside in Ferry Meadows have been approved by Peterborough City Council’s planning committee.

  • Plans revealed for landmark new bridge in Nene Park

    Plans revealed for landmark new bridge in Nene Park

    We have released plans for the replacement of Pontoon bridge and other exciting improvements to visitor facilities at Ferry Meadows.

  • 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.

  • Lakeside Activity Centre recommended for approval ahead of planning committee

    Lakeside Activity Centre recommended for approval ahead of planning committee

    Peterborough City Council planning officers have recommended that our plans for an exciting climbing and activity centre are approved by the planning committee on Tuesday 23 March 2021.

  • 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.

  • Introducing our shared farming partners

    Introducing our shared farming partners

    01/03/21 Craig and Ryan Baxter, farming partners on the Rural Estate After a whirlwind start to their shared farming partnership with Nene Park Trust, the brothers tell us a little bit more about themselves and their shared passion for farming and rural enterprise.

  • 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.

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Registered Charity No 800067
Company Registration No 2288607
Registered in England and Wales

Nene Park Trust
Ham Farm House
Ham Lane
Peterborough
PE2 5UU

01733 234193
[email protected]