What we do

Nene Outdoors logo Located on the edge of Gunwade Lake in Nene Park, Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre is the ideal venue for water and land-based activities.

Our opening hours are seasonal and highly weather dependent - take a look. If you're planning a special visit we would always recommend calling us prior to arrival to make sure we're open.

Find out more about what we do below or contact us on 01733 234193 or [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Pay and Play activities

At Nene Outdoors, we offer Pay and Play activities, providing visitors of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to enjoy watersports, climbing, archery and open water swimming. Read more

Nene Outdoors provide taster sessions and training courses for adults and children to develop sailing skills and gain qualifications. A junior sailing group runs every Saturday throughout the summer months. Read more

Groups

Nene Outdoors offers a variety of group activities that are perfect for birthday parties, family & friend get togethers, stag and hen dos and corporate team building. Read more

Launch and storage

Our visitors are able to store their own boats at Nene Outdoors and launch them on Gunwade Lake. Read more

Clubs

Find out about the wide range of organisations and groups who use Nene Park for their activities including sailing clubs, walking groups and fitness classes. Read more

Off-site hire

You can hire our mobile climbing walls and archery (plus our staff!) for your own event. Read more

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Pay and Play hire

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

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.

Christmas at Nene Park

Despite the current lockdown and ongoing restrictions, we are very pleased that we are able to add some seasonal cheer to Ferry Meadows over the festive season. Have a look at the events and activities on offer at Nene Park from now and throughout December.

I don't like classrooms!

26/11/20 Anna Thompson, Education and Activities Manager explains the benefits of taking learning outside the classroom.

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.

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 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.

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.

Autumn 2020 Parklife is out now!

Read our quarterly newsletter with updates on what's been happening in the Park over the summer and the exciting developments coming up over the next few months.

Teaming up with CKH to give young people work experience

Cross Keys Homes (CKH) and Nene Park Trust are teaming up to give local young people the once in a lifetime opportunity to gain work experience as a Park Ranger at Ferry Meadows.

Nene Park Update - 10 September

Due to an increase in Covid-19 cases nationally, the Government have issued new guidance which comes into force on Monday 14 September.

Virtual guided walks

We have launched the first of our virtual guided walks around Nene Park. Take a look at the route and instructions for using your smartphone to scan a series of QR code markers as you go.

Exploring the Rural Estate

05/10/20 Beverley Jones, Assistant Project Officer was tasked with helping more visitors access the Rural Estate in Nene Park. Here she explains what changes have been made and how you can enjoy this beautiful area of the Park.