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  • Birdwatching for families

    Birdwatching for families

    Come and discover the remarkable birds that fly, feed and roost across Ferry Meadows. We will help you to identify some the birds and show you how to use binoculars effectively. Read more

  • Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

    Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

    Come and join us for some festive fun, where you will create your own beautiful Christmas door wreath. In this session you will learn how to make your wreath from scratch, on a moss based ring, with lots of beautiful seasonal foliage. We will also have a choice of natural decorations, such as pine cones, twigs and dried fruit. You can finish off your creation with a choice of gorgeous ribbons. Read more

  • Winter Festival 2023

    Winter Festival 2023

    Embrace the magic of winter at Ferry Meadows from 1 to 24 December. Experience an evening filled with wonder, warmth and whimsy as we transform our secluded woodland into an enchanted forest for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Read more

  • Nature Tots (Stick Man and winter)

    Nature Tots (Stick Man and winter)

    A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. Read more

  • Birdwatching for families
  • Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
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Winter Festival 2023

Winter Festival 2023

Embrace the magic of winter at Ferry Meadows from 1 to 24 December. Experience an evening filled with wonder, warmth and whimsy as we transform our secluded woodland into an enchanted forest for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Read more

Start: 1st December, 2023 at 4:00pm

End: 24th December, 2023 at 8:30pm

Published: 11th September, 2023

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Joanna Bacon

Location: Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU

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Christmas Stars

Christmas Stars

Christmas stars are back! Support the Trust and help spread some Christmas sparkle by decorating a star, and include a message about what the Park means to you at Christmas. Read more

Start: 1st December, 2023 at 4:30pm

End: 24th December, 2023 at 7:00pm

Published: 22nd November, 2023

Updated: 27th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Christmas Craft Cabin, Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, , PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Nene Nursery sensory session

Nene Nursery sensory session

Come and join in our free drop-in sensory session at our new community plant nursery. Read more

Start: 7th December, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 7th December, 2023 at 12:00pm

Published: 15th November, 2023

Updated: 22nd November, 2023

Author: Caroline Hartley

Location: Nene Nursery, Ham Lane, Peterborough

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Try before you buy tasters - Christmas  Chocloate Lollipops

Try before you buy tasters - Christmas Chocloate Lollipops

Tasters from our Christmas suppliers. Throughout the year, we will shine a spotlight on some of our local producers so you can sample some of their produce and ask any questions about the products. It's Christmas so we are shining a light on some of our Christmas goodies Today is Festive Chocolate Lollipops 20% discount on the day on featured goodies Read more

Start: 8th December, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 8th December, 2023 at 2:00pm

Published: 26th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Visitor Centre and gift shop, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Come and join us for some festive fun, where you will create your own beautiful Christmas door wreath. In this session you will learn how to make your wreath from scratch, on a moss based ring, with lots of beautiful seasonal foliage. We will also have a choice of natural decorations, such as pine cones, twigs and dried fruit. You can finish off your creation with a choice of gorgeous ribbons. Read more

Start: 9th December, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 9th December, 2023 at 1:30pm

Published: 24th October, 2023

Updated: 2nd November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, , PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Pay and Play hire

Pay and Play hire

Boat hire is available at Nene Outdoors on Saturday mornings during the winter months (weather dependant) Will you try something new or do you have a favourite boat to enjoy the lake? Read more

Start: 9th December, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 11th February, 2024 at 5:00pm

Published: 27th October, 2023

Updated: 2nd December, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Nene Outdoors, Ham Lane, , PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Build a Reindeer

Build a Reindeer

Make your very own Christmas Reindeer. Using wood from Nene Park our Rangers will take you through a process to build you own reindeer. One reindeer per group booked. Read more

Start: 9th December, 2023 at 1:00pm

End: 9th December, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 16th October, 2023

Updated: 15th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane,, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Nature Tots (Stick Man and winter)

Nature Tots (Stick Man and winter)

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. Read more

Start: 11th December, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 11th December, 2023 at 11:30am

Published: 1st August, 2023

Updated: 26th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Discovery Den, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU

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Wild Home Educator Sessions (Campfire and woodland crafts)

Wild Home Educator Sessions (Campfire and woodland crafts)

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme. Read more

Start: 11th December, 2023 at 1:15pm

End: 11th December, 2023 at 3:15pm

Published: 1st August, 2023

Updated: 2nd November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Discovery Den, Ham Lane, , PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Holiday Trail

Holiday Trail

Complete a trail around Ferry Meadows, answer the questions and claim a prize at the end! On every day during the Christmas school holidays 9am-4pm. Read more

Start: 20th December, 2023 at 9:00am

End: 5th January, 2024 at 4:00pm

Published: 1st September, 2023

Updated: 27th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Visitor Centre and gift shop, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU

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Social walking group

Social walking group

Join one of our Visitor Rangers for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a different area of Nene Park. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/ Read more

Start: 20th December, 2023 at 10:30am

End: 20th December, 2023 at 12:00pm

Published: 1st September, 2023

Updated: 2nd November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Visitor centre, Ferry Meadows, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Nature Tots (Birds)

Nature Tots (Birds)

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. Read more

Start: 8th January, 2024 at 10:00am

End: 8th January, 2024 at 11:30am

Published: 26th November, 2023

Updated: 30th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Discovery Den, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU

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Social walking group

Social walking group

Join one of our Visitor Rangers for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a different area of Nene Park. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/ Read more

Start: 8th January, 2024 at 10:30am

End: 8th January, 2024 at 12:00pm

Published: 15th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Visitor centre, Ferry Meadows, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Wild Home Educator Sessions

Wild Home Educator Sessions

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme. Read more

Start: 8th January, 2024 at 1:00pm

End: 8th January, 2024 at 3:00pm

Published: 26th November, 2023

Updated: 30th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Discovery Den, Ham Lane, , PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Nene Nursery sensory session

Nene Nursery sensory session

Come along and join our FREE drop-in sensory sessions at our new community Nene Nursery. Read more

Start: 10th January, 2024 at 2:00pm

End: 10th January, 2024 at 3:00pm

Published: 15th November, 2023

Updated: 22nd November, 2023

Author: Caroline Hartley

Location: Nene Nursery, Ham Lane, Peterborough

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Nene Park Art Club

Nene Park Art Club

Our fun monthly art workshops are a great opportunity to get creative, enjoy the outdoors and work with local artists. Art Club is for young people aged 14-17, no experience necessary and all materials are provided. 13 January, 3 February, 2 March, 23 March £20 per person for 4 workshops. Read more

Start: 13th January, 2024 at 10:00am

End: 23rd March, 2024 at 12:00pm

Published: 27th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Discovery Den, Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, , PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Nature Tots (Birds)

Nature Tots (Birds)

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. Read more

Start: 22nd January, 2024 at 10:00am

End: 22nd January, 2024 at 11:30am

Published: 26th November, 2023

Updated: 30th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Discovery Den, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU

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Wild Home Educator Sessions

Wild Home Educator Sessions

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme. Read more

Start: 22nd January, 2024 at 1:00pm

End: 22nd January, 2024 at 3:00pm

Published: 26th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Discovery Den, Ham Lane, , PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Social walking group

Social walking group

Join one of our Visitor Rangers for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a different area of Nene Park. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/ Read more

Start: 24th January, 2024 at 10:30am

End: 24th January, 2024 at 12:00pm

Published: 15th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Visitor centre, Ferry Meadows, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Social walking group

Social walking group

Join one of our Visitor Rangers for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a different area of Nene Park. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/ Read more

Start: 5th February, 2024 at 10:30am

End: 5th February, 2024 at 12:00pm

Published: 15th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Visitor centre, Ferry Meadows, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Nature Tots (Fairytales)

Nature Tots (Fairytales)

A fun outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. Read more

Start: 12th February, 2024 at 10:00am

End: 12th February, 2024 at 11:30am

Published: 27th November, 2023

Updated: 30th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Discovery Den, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU

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Wild Home Educator Sessions

Wild Home Educator Sessions

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme. Read more

Start: 12th February, 2024 at 1:00pm

End: 12th May, 2024 at 3:00pm

Published: 27th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Discovery Den, Ham Lane, , PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Make a Bird Box

Make a Bird Box

Together we can build homes for nature to celebrate national nest box week. Come along and make a nest box under the guidance of our rangers. Birds will use the boxes to roost and shelter in the winter months and for nesting in the Spring.  Read more

Start: 19th February, 2024 at 10:30am

End: 19th February, 2024 at 3:00pm

Published: 26th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, , PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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Birdwatching for families

Birdwatching for families

Come and discover the remarkable birds that fly, feed and roost across Ferry Meadows. We will help you to identify some the birds and show you how to use binoculars effectively. Read more

Start: 20th February, 2024 at 10:00am

End: 20th February, 2024 at 3:00pm

Published: 27th November, 2023

Author: Melanie Church

Location: Discovery Den, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

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  • Magical Winter Festival open!

    Magical Winter Festival open!

    Friday 1st December saw the opening evening of the first ever Nene Park Winter Festival, which will run until Christmas at Lakeside in Ferry Meadows. Sughra Ahmed, MD of Peterborough Cultural Alliance joined Nene Park Trust to cut the tinsel and officially launch the festival, which welcomed thousands of visitors over the opening weekend.

  • RYA Powerboat Level 2

    RYA Powerboat Level 2

    Power boat training is a key skill to know how to operate a powered craft safely and appropriately. To do this you can attend a course with us to achieve an RYA Level 2 Power Boat Certificate. During this 2 day course at Nene Outdoors, you will be trained to drive and manoeuvre the craft in a safe and controlled way. Minimum Age 16yrs

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    Exciting new habitat creation work to start in January 2024, transforming a mound of earth into a new reed bed in Gunwade Lake.

  • Adult beginners Easter fused glass workshop

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    Join June from Semperart at this Adult beginners workshop to make your own unique fused glass. You will make 2 Easter Egg shaped pieces: one small and one large. There are two workshops today at 10:30 and 13:30

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  • 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.

  • Water Pay & Play Activities

    Water Pay & Play Activities

    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.

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  • Peterborough Celebrates Festival

    Peterborough Celebrates Festival

    Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 19th - 21st May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.

  • Take a boat trip

    Take a boat trip

    Enjoy a relaxing boat trip around Overton Lake on 'Wyndham', our new electrically powered passenger boat, and discover more about our new passenger cruises and private hire services.

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    Nene Park is a great place to play. Games on the meadows, adventures in the woodlands and three great play areas within Ferry Meadows to cater for all ages.

  • Six Weeks of Summer at Nene Park

    Six Weeks of Summer at Nene Park

    From Saturday 22 July, you'll find exciting activities and events running for the six weeks of school summer holidays in the Park! Find out what’s happening and when, with our Six Weeks of Summer guide.

  • Guide to Christmas at Ferry Meadows

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    Camping at Nene Outdoors

    Book a bell tent or pitch-only camping trip to Nene Park! Our campsites are small but perfectly formed, located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, they have stunning views across the water and are discreetly tucked away from the bustle of the rest of the Park.

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