On this workshop you will try two different ways of fusing glass to create two beautiful butterflies. In this workshop June will teach you techniques to cut your own glass and use a mould to create the shape you are looking for and for the other butterfly, using a precut template to get the shape and the design is yours to create. Read more
Build your own Highland Cow! A step by step process where you will You will build your cow/glaze the horns, face and feet. Read more
Join ranger Jamie to walk the Nene Way from Ferry Meadows to Wansford railway station. You will take in the key sites and sounds of Ferry Meadows before walking out to the Park's peaceful Rural Estate joining the Nene Way to Wansford NVR station with time to look around the station before heading back to Ferry Meadows on the train. Read more
Take a look at the wide range of events coming up across Nene Park. You can filter by event type below to find the events that you're interested in. All the events are in date order so scroll down to find your chosen event.
Watersports and cycle hire is available Tuesdays to Sundays during term time, weather permitting. Read more
Our Lake and river boat trips are available at weekends during term time and most days in the 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 from the Visitor Centre Jetty. 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
Have a go at Tai Chi! Inclusive and open to everyone! Read more
Kick-off your weekend with our Foodie Fridays at Ferry Meadows! Head down to outside the Visitor Centre between 5pm and 8pm to enjoy a delicious variety of street food, refreshing drinks and live music from talented local musicians. Read more
This 2 day course covers rigging, launching, and sailing in all directions as well as capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge. After the course participants will be able to sail and make decisions in good conditions. Read more
A fun outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. Sessions will run every two weeks, with a different theme each time (click the picture to see theme). 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. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/ Read more
A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. Sessions will run every two weeks, with a different theme each time Read more
The annual Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival takes place on Saturday 20 June 2026 at Peterborough Rowing Lake and more than 60 teams are expected to compete over the 200m racecourse, watched by several thousand spectators. As well as the exciting races, a wide range of bankside entertainment, food stalls and fun activities guarantee a fabulous day out for all the family - all in aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice. Read more
A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. Sessions will run every two weeks, with a different theme each time (click the picture to see theme). Read more
Artisan stained glass artist Matt from Diamond Stars Glass leads this workshop to make your own unique suncatcher. Matt will teach you glass cutting techniques and you will learn to solder your piece together to make a beautiful suncatcher. There are two workshops today, morning and afternoon. Read more
Try a different way of fusing glass to create a beautiful dragonfly. In this workshop June will teach you techniques to cut your own glass and use a mould to create the shape you are looking for. You will learn about the different types of glass and how they are used is fused glass making. Read more
Our archery taster sessions are a great introduction to the sport. Book a session and unleash your inner Robin Hood! we have timed sessions for everyone today, click for more details Read more