Week 6 - Monday 28 August to Sunday 3 September Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene OutdoorsMake a splash with our full range of watersports activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6pm each day. Choose from swan, dragon and junior pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes, dinghies and windsurfing. Book your activities online to avoid the queues.Take a Boat TripTake a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camping at Ferry MeadowsUpgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure! With prices starting from just £27 a night, choose from our ‘Lakeview’ bell tent campsite or ‘The Glade’, our pitch only site. Click here to find out more and check availability. The Beach at Orton MereThe Beach at Orton Mere has fun for all the family, with unlimited access to fairground rides, crazy golf and a giant sandpit for just £10.99 per child for a 3 hour session. Run by Leslie Danter & Sons Amusements, this event is suitable for children age 2-10, sessions start at 10am or 2pm each day and includes free parking. Games, food and drink stalls are also available at an additional cost. Click here to book your tickets. Complete our Hidden Animal Challenge Holiday TrailPick up your Hidden Animal Challenge trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for £1, complete the trail and return to claim your cress seeds prize to grow at home! Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Tuesday 29 August - Climbing Wall: The team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out today! Are you brave enough to reach the top? Click here to book a session. Wednesday 30 August - Willow Weaving Workshop: Come and enjoy a full day workshop working with willow to create a useful basket. All materials and tools are provided. No previous experience required. Suitable for age 18 and over, it's £75 per person. Please click here to book your place. Thursday 31 August - Open Water Swimming: Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Suitable for age 9 and over. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Click here to find out more. Saturday 2 September - Flying Aces: Join the Peterborough Model Flying Club at their annual Flying Aces event on Oak Meadow. Come and see the spectacle where pilots are judged for flight profile and realism by the flight judges. Click here for more details. Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 September - Adult RYA Sailing Course Stage 2:This two 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. Suitable for age 16 and over, £182 per person. Book your place. Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 September - Longthorpe Tower Tours: Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Book your one-hour tour with our knowledgeable team of volunteers.
Week 5 - Monday 21 August to Sunday 27 August Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene OutdoorsMake a splash with our full range of watersports activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6pm each day. Choose from swan, dragon and junior pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes, dinghies and windsurfing. Book your activities online to avoid the queues.Take a Boat TripTake a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camping at Ferry MeadowsUpgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure! With prices starting from just £27 a night, choose from our ‘Lakeview’ bell tent campsite or ‘The Glade’, our pitch only site. Click here to find out more and check availability. The Beach at Orton MereThe Beach at Orton Mere has fun for all the family, with unlimited access to fairground rides, crazy golf and a giant sandpit for just £10.99 per child for a 3 hour session. Run by Leslie Danter & Sons Amusements, this event is suitable for children age 2-10, sessions start at 10am or 2pm each day and includes free parking. Games, food and drink stalls are also available at an additional cost. Click here to book your tickets. Complete our Hidden Animal Challenge Holiday TrailPick up your Hidden Animal Challenge trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for £1, complete the trail and return to claim your cress seeds prize to grow at home! Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Monday 21 August: Join our monthly Nature Tots or Wild Home Educator groups for nature-themed fun in the Park. Tuesday 22 August - Bug Hunt: Discover the amazing creatures that make their home in the different habitats in Thorpe Meadows. Click here to book your place and choose from the morning or afternoon session. Tuesday 22 August - Archery: Unleash your inner Robin Hood! Our archery sessions are 45 minutes long and take place at Nene Outdoors. Click here to book. Wednesday 23 August - Social Walking Group: Join our Visitor Ranger and get to know a group of like-minded walkers on our '4 Waters Walk' from Orton Mere. This event is suitable for age 14 and over and is free to attend. Click here to book your place online or just turn up! Thursday 24 August - FREE Pond Dipping: Come along to our free drop-in session between 12pm-3pm at Lynch Lake and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. Click for more details. Thursday 24 August - Open Water Swimming: Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Suitable for age 9 and over. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Click here to find out more. Sunday 27 August - RahRah Theatre Teddy Bear's Picnic Show: Bring along your favourite bear to our outdoor theatre show and join a fun, exciting adventure to get to the picnic on time! The show is packed full of props, puppets, well-known songs and dancing. Aimed at children aged 2-6. Choose from the 11am or 2pm performances. £5 per child, accompanying adults free. Click here to book your tickets. Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 August - Longthorpe Tower Tours: Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Book your one-hour tour with our knowledgeable team of volunteers.
Week 4 - Monday 14 to Sunday 20 August Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene OutdoorsMake a splash with our full range of watersports activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6pm each day. Choose from swan, dragon and junior pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes, dinghies and windsurfing. Book your activities online to avoid the queues.Take a Boat TripTake a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camping at Ferry MeadowsUpgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure! With prices starting from just £27 a night, choose from our ‘Lakeview’ bell tent campsite or ‘The Glade’, our pitch only site. Click here to find out more and check availability. The Beach at Orton MereThe Beach at Orton Mere has fun for all the family, with unlimited access to fairground rides, crazy golf and a giant sandpit for just £10.99 per child for a 3 hour session. Run by Leslie Danter & Sons Amusements, this event is suitable for children age 2-10, sessions start at 10am or 2pm each day and includes free parking. Games, food and drink stalls are also available at an additional cost. Click here to book your tickets. Complete our Summer Holiday TrailPick up a Sun & Moon themed trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for £1, complete the trail and return to claim your rocket seeds prize to grow at home! Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 August - Youth RYA Sailing Course Stage 3: This two course will teach you improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. Suitable for 8-15 year olds. Book your place. Monday 14 August: Join our monthly Nature Tots or Wild Home Educator groups for nature-themed fun in the Park. Thursday 17 August - Wild Wood Adventure Day: Spend the day learning essential survival skills through a variety of bushcraft activities. Suitable for children age 8 and over, no parents allowed! Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.Tuesday 17 August - Climbing Wall: The team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out today! Are you brave enough to reach the top? Click here to book a session.Thursday 17 August - Open Water Swimming: Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Suitable for age 9 and over. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Click here to find out more. Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 August - Adult RYA Sailing – Stage 1: This two day course takes you through the basics of dinghy sailing, starting you on your sailing journey. Suitable for age 16 and over, £182 per person. Book your place.Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 August - Longthorpe Tower Tours: Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Book your one-hour tour with our knowledgeable team of volunteers.
Week 3 - Monday 7 to Sunday 13 August Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene OutdoorsMake a splash with our full range of watersports activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6pm each day. Choose from swan, dragon and junior pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes, dinghies and windsurfing. Book your activities online to avoid the queues.Take a Boat TripTake a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camping at Ferry MeadowsUpgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure! With prices starting from just £27 a night, choose from our ‘Lakeview’ bell tent campsite or ‘The Glade’, our pitch only site. Click here to find out more and check availability. The Beach at Orton MereThe Beach at Orton Mere has fun for all the family, with unlimited access to fairground rides, crazy golf and a giant sandpit for just £10.99 per child for a 3 hour session. Run by Leslie Danter & Sons Amusements, this event is suitable for children age 2-10, sessions start at 10am or 2pm each day and includes free parking. Games, food and drink stalls are also available at an additional cost. Click here to book your tickets. Complete our Summer Holiday TrailPick up a Fairy Tale themed trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for £1, complete the trail and return to claim your rocket seeds prize to grow at home! Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Monday 7 August - Bug Hunt: Discover the amazing creatures that make their home in the different habitats at Nene Park. Click here to book your place and choose from the morning or afternoon session. Monday 7 August - Social Walking Group: Join our Visitor Ranger and get to know a group of like-minded walkers on our '4 Waters Walk' from Orton Mere. This event is suitable for age 14 and over and is free to attend. Click here to book your place online or just turn up! Monday 7 & Tuesday 8 August - Youth RYA Sailing Course Stage 1: This two day course take you through the basics of dinghy sailing. Suitable for 8-15 year olds. Book your place. Wednesday 9 & Thursday 10 August - Youth RYA Sailing Course Stage 2: This two day course covers launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing. Suitable for 8-15 year olds. Book your place. Thursday 10 August - Family Wildlife Boat Trip: Join us on a specially extended wildlife boat trip with a member of our knowledgeable team, who will make sure you don’t miss a thing and help you learn more about the wildlife you observe. Spotter sheets will be available for children to learn the names of birds that they see. Suitable for children age 4 and over, please click here to book your tickets. Thursday 10 August - Archery: Unleash your inner Robin Hood! Our archery sessions are 45 minutes long and take place at Nene Outdoors. Click here to book. Thursday 10 August - FREE Pond Dipping: Come along to our free drop-in session between 12pm-3pm at Lynch Lake and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. Click for more details. Thursday 10 August - Open Water Swimming: Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Suitable for age 9 and over. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Click here to find out more. Saturday 12 August - Dragonfly Fused Glass Art Workshop: If you have already attended a beginners fused glass art workshop, take the next steps and create a beautiful dragonfly. Suitable for age 16 and over. Click here to book your place. Saturday 12 August - Mixology: UNDER returns with their inaugural music festival at Orton Mere with 2 stages dedicated to House & DnB, featuring some of the most in-demand DJs in the world. Find out more. Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 August - Adult RYA Start Windsurfing: Nene Outdoors is the perfect place to come and learn to windsurf on our 2 day course. Suitable for age 16 and over. Click here to book your place.Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 August - Longthorpe Tower Tours: Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Book your one-hour tour with our knowledgeable team of volunteers.
Week 2 - Monday 31 July to Sunday 6 August Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene OutdoorsMake a splash with our full range of watersports activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6pm each day. Choose from swan, dragon and junior pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes, dinghies and windsurfing. Book your activities online to avoid the queues.Take a Boat TripTake a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camping at Ferry MeadowsUpgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure! With prices starting from just £27 a night, choose from our ‘Lakeview’ bell tent campsite or ‘The Glade’, our pitch only site. Click here to find out more and check availability. The Beach at Orton MereOpen from 1st to 28th August, The Beach at Orton Mere has fun for all the family, with unlimited access to fairground rides, crazy golf and a giant sandpit for just £10.99 per child for a 3 hour session. Run by Leslie Danter & Sons Amusements, this event is suitable for children age 2-10, sessions start at 10am or 2pm each day and includes free parking. Games, food and drink stalls are also available at an additional cost. Click here to book your tickets. Complete our Summer Holiday TrailPick up a Fairy Tale themed trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for £1, complete the trail and return to claim your rocket seeds prize to grow at home! Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Monday 31 July & Tuesday 1 August - Youth RYA Sailing Course Stage 3: This two course will teach you improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. Suitable for 8-15 year olds. Book your place.Tuesday 1 August - Climbing Wall: The team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out today! Are you brave enough to reach the top? Click here to book a session.Wednesday 2 August - FREE Pond Dipping: Come along to our free drop-in session between 12pm-3pm at Lynch Lake and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. Click for more details.Thursday 3 August - Open Water Swimming: Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Suitable for age 9 and over. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Click here to find out more.Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 August - Longthorpe Tower Tours: Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Book your one-hour tour with our knowledgeable team of volunteers.
Week 1 - Monday 24 July to Sunday 30 July Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene OutdoorsMake a splash with our full range of watersports activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6pm each day. Choose from swan, dragon and junior pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes, dinghies and windsurfing. Book your activities online to avoid the queues.Take a Boat TripTake a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camping at Ferry MeadowsUpgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure! With prices starting from just £27 a night, choose from our ‘Lakeview’ bell tent campsite or ‘The Glade’, our pitch only site. Click here to find out more and check availability.Complete our Summer Holiday TrailPick up a Fairy Tale themed trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for £1, complete the trail and return to claim your rocket seeds prize to grow at home! Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Monday 24 & Tuesday 25 July - Youth RYA Sailing Course Stage 1: This two day course take you through the basics of dinghy sailing. Suitable for 8-15 year olds. Book your place.Tuesday 25 July - Archery: Unleash your inner Robin Hood! Our archery sessions are 45 minutes long and take place at Nene Outdoors. Click here to book. Wednesday 26 July - Bug Hunt: Discover the amazing creatures that make their home in the different habitats at Nene Park. Click here to book your place and choose from the morning or afternoon session.Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 July - Youth RYA Sailing Course Stage 2: Learn all about launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing. Suitable for 8-15 year olds. Book your place.Thursday 27 July - FREE Pond Dipping: Come along to our free drop-in session between 12pm-3pm at Lynch Lake and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. Click for more details.Thursday 27 July - Open Water Swimming: Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Click here to find out more.Saturday 29 July - Beginners Leatherwork Workshop: Join local expert Mike from Nene Coppicing & Crafts on this half-day workshop, and learn about cutting, dying and shaping simple leather objects. Suitable for age 18 and over, spaces only available on the afternoon session - book here.Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 June - Longthorpe Tower Tours: Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Book your one-hour tour with our knowledgeable team of volunteers.