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 open water swimming sessions continue every Thursday. We welcome all swimmers to our regular weekly sessions every Thursday 5:30-7:00pm. Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors. No need to book but swimmers will need to be registered with NOWCA. Read more
Aimed at older children and their families, we are holding our Big Summer Hunt activity throughout the six week summer holiday, which will see participants busily solving puzzles across Nene Park and having the chance to win exciting prizes! The event starts from Friday 23rd July. Read more
Complete a trail around Ferry Meadows, answer the questions and claim a prize at the end! On every day in the school holidays 10am-4:00pm. New trails are available on 23 July, 6 August and 20 August Read more
Boat and cycle hire is available at Nene Outdoors, every day during the summer school holidays. Will you try something new or do you have a favourite boat to enjoy the lake? Read more
Aimed at younger children (5-12 year olds) and their families, we will be launching a new Park Explorer Challenge each Monday throughout the summer holidays, starting from Monday 26 July. 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 / Lakeside Kitchen and Bar. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Read more
Come along to our drop in session and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find Read more
Find out what amazing creatures make their home in the different habitats at Ferry Meadows. Read more
This two day course covers basic sailing skills, rope work and collision avoidance. After the course participants will be able to tack and control boat speed and understand basic principles. Read more
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. Click below for more details. Read more
Learn how to use tools to turn elder into a variety of crafts. Read more
This 2 day course covers launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing. After the course participants will be able to steer and understand basic principles. £155.00 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 course covers how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovery. After the course participants will be able to sail in light winds under supervision. Read more
Join June from Semperart at this beginners workshop to make your own unique fused glass. Read more
Following the success of the Great British Spring Clean, we are planning some more litter pick sessions over the summer months for all the family to get involved in! Click below for more details. Read more
A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time. 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
Join a ranger for a walk around part of Ferry Meadows looking at the butterflies found around the site, as well as any other wildlife we may see around the park. Read more