August 2024 Wildlife Update

Ranger Sophie recaps all of the wildlife spots in the Park this month. Read more

Try our family groups for free!

Come along and try our Nature Tots and Wild Home Educator family groups at Ferry Meadows for free! Read more

Nene Outdoors closed on certain dates in September

Please check which dates in September Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre is closed due to group bookings or events. Read more

Come and help us restore Ham Mere

Ham Mere is wetland area which has become overgrown with willow and other scrub. We are holding community volunteering sessions on Saturdays in September to help us restore this part of the Park. Come and join in! Read more

Lynch Farm public consultations

We would love to hear your thoughts on our plans for Lynch Farm! We are holding a number of public consultation events on Thursday 19th September in Ferry Meadows. Drop in at an afternoon session or book your place at an evening session. Read more

Support our Swim Serpentine swimmers!

Following the success of our Nene Outdoors manager Devon swimming the Swim Serpentine challenge last year, we have two more swimmers raring to have a go this year and they are already busy raising money for Nene Park Trust. Read more

What's on in the Park this week?

Your weekly what's on guide to Six Week's of Summer fun at Ferry Meadows! Read more

The Green Flag flies again!

Ferry Meadows has once again been awarded a green flag - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Read more

Save Peterborough Arch!

The much-loved Peterborough Arch sculpture had to be removed from Thorpe Meadows last year due to needing serious renovation. Can you help us restore the sculpture and bring it home? Read more

Foodie Fridays in the Park!

Celebrate the vibrant communities of Peterborough through our Foodie Fridays this August, as we welcome local street food and drink vendors to Ferry Meadows on 2 and 16 August. Head over to Fox Play at Lakeside between 5pm and 9pm to enjoy an evening of delicious food, locally sourced drinks and talented live musicians. Read more

We're creating a new World Garden

We have plans to create a World Garden that provides different communities in Peterborough a place to visit and enjoy, that represents their cultural heritage in some way. We need your help to shape the design! Read more

Olympic Challenge at Nene Outdoors

Celebrate a summer of sport at Nene Outdoors and join in our Olympic Challenge! Complete five different land or water activities over the summer for your chance to win an exclusive sailing or paddlesport taster session for six. Read more

Get ready for six weeks of summer adventures!

Starting Saturday 20 July, we have an exciting line-up of activities and events running daily throughout the summer holidays. Packed full of outdoor adventures, wildlife workshops, outdoor cinema and holiday clubs - there's something for everyone to enjoy this summer. Read more

Summer Parklife is out now!

The summer edition of our quarterly magazine is out now filled with news and updates from across the Park and all our upcoming summer events! Pick up a paper copy in the Park or read it online here. Read more

Seals in the waterways around Nene Park

Our official statement regarding seals in the waterways around Nene Park especially near Ferry Meadows and Thorpe Meadows. Read more

New summer bus service to the Park

We're so pleased to announce the launch of a new shuttle bus service, running on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer holidays, which will drop visitors off right in the heart of Ferry Meadows. Read more

Try Running!

We're launching some FREE beginner running sessions at Thorpe Meadows to create the opportunity for all to join in, feel healthy, improve fitness and wellbeing while enjoying being outside in green spaces. Find out more and come and join in! Read more

Introducing Summer Nights!

Join us for an incredible programme of open-air cinema and theatre, right in the heart of Ferry Meadows this summer! Read more

Festival success!

For the third year running, Peterborough Celebrates Festival at Ferry Meadows (18-19 May) has been declared a resounding success with record numbers of visitors and overwhelmingly positive feedback. Read more

Just over a week to go until Peterborough Celebrates Festival

With just over a week to go until exciting Peterborough Celebrates Festival returns to Ferry Meadows for its third year, we reveal the full festival line up. Discover a jam-packed schedule of performances and activities, with something for everyone across the weekend. Read more

Growing our family groups at Ferry Meadows

We're delighted to share that our popular monthly family groups are growing in May, and relocating to the dedicated Forest School site at Lynch Farm in Ferry Meadows. Moving our family groups to Lynch Farm will give even more local children the space to learn through exploring, play and hands-on experiences in the great outdoors, whilst most importantly, having lots of fun! Read more

Easter Trail destroyed by vandalism

The Easter Adventure Trail was destroyed last night by vandalism and so is now closed for the rest of the holidays. Read more

First Festival Acts Announced

As planning continues for Peterborough Celebrates Festival - the region’s biggest FREE family festival - the first performance acts are now confirmed: Three female acrobats, a giant balloon spectacle, a dog show with a difference and a comedy giant slug will all be wowing festival-goers across the weekend of 18th-19th May. Read more

Longthorpe Tower Living History Events

Step back in time to medieval Peterborough at the fascinating Longthorpe Tower Living History events scheduled for this season, presented by the Medieval Sokemen re-enactment enthusiasts. The events weave together as a journey through the 14th and 15th centuries, giving you the opportunity to explore the Tower’s rich history and experience life as it was lived many years ago. Read more