Brand new for 2024! Follow our Easter Adventure Trail, complete egg-citing activities and games along the way to win an Easter Egg prize! Running daily during the Easter holidays. Read more
Get involved with Peterborough Celebrates Festival by decorating hearts that will be displayed at the festival! Read more
Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or start a new hobby? Join us for a creative class to learn the intricacies of cold process soap making. You will be guided through each stage (by Pia from the Tval Soap Company) and learn to mix essential oils, botanicals and clays. All ingredients, including the purest Butters and Oils, are provided and you We will be looking at how to create beautiful soaps using a mixture of essential oils and natural s Read more
A taster workshop to introduce you to the ancient art of using natural dyes to dye fabric and and native flora to print using the eco dyeing express method on paper and fabric. They can be hand or machine stitched, painted, add beads and sequins. Read more
Boat hire is available at Nene Outdoors on Tuesdays through to Sundays during early Spring. Will you try something new or do you have a favourite boat to enjoy the lake? Read more
Join one of our Nene Park staff 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
Come along and explore various craft skills - from Branch Weaving to Slow Stitching. These crafts will have an emphasis on mindfulness and enjoying the process. Read more
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 Read more
Book a 1-hour guided visit to Longthorpe Tower, the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Read more
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
Join Martin from Rutland Willows as he takes you through the techniques you need to create 3 to 4 pieces of work. We will practice with something small e.g a fish and then will be working up to this beautiful Dragonfly. There will be two workshops today at 10:00 and 13:00. Read more
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
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
Boat hire is available at Nene Outdoors every day during the Easter schools holidays. Will you try something new or do you have a favourite boat to enjoy the lake? Read more
Wyndham boat trips will run throughout the easter school holidays. This 45 minute tranquil trip takes you across Overton Lake and onto the River Nene on our electrically-powered passenger boat. The pre-bookable trips will depart each day from the Visitor Centre Jetty. Read more
The team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out during the school holidays for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside Nene Outdoors. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Read more
Join us for a Community Consultation at Lynch Farm! Drop in anytime between 4pm and 6pm on Tuesday 2 April to explore Lynch Farm, learn more about our plans and share your thoughts. Read more
Come along to find out more about these amazing wriggly creatures and have a go at charming them to the surface. We'll see who can find the shortest and longest and then make a wormery to take home with you. Read more
Join a ranger for a short walk discovering the small mammals that live in the Park. We will hopefully get to see voles, mice and shrews as well as talk about their habitat, diet and identifying features. Read more
Our archery taster sessions are a great introduction to the sport. Book a session and unleash your inner Robin Hood! Suitable for: Adults and children 8 yrs + Read more
This Easter, our Oak Adventurers holiday club designed for 8-13 year olds at Nene Outdoors, offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to hone their skills and experience a variety of water and land-based activities! Read more
Learning to sail is rewarding and exciting. We operate the RYA Sailing Scheme throughout the year, each course is 2 days and promote a safe and fun learning environment. The beginner courses take you through the basics of dinghy sailing, getting you to a standard where you are able to enjoy the freedom of sailing. Read more