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
The Easter Adventure Trail was destroyed last night by vandalism and so is now closed for the rest of the holidays. Read more
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
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
Just a few more weeks left to wait until the new cafe at Thorpe Meadows is ready and open for business! Find out more here. Read more
Working with our share farming partners, the Nene Park Trust education team have developed a range of agricultural educational opportunities for KS2 to A-Level on the Trust's Rural Estate, which are available for schools to book now! Read more
Our spring edition of our quarterly newsletter Parklife is now available to read. Pick up a paper copy around the Park or read it online. Read more
We're excited to share that Peterborough Cultural Alliance is celebrating a significant grant award from Arts Council England which will make a huge difference to the arts and cultural landscape of Peterborough. Read more
Thank you to Big Motoring World for donating to Nene Park Trust, funding a brand new wildflower meadow at Ferry Meadows. Read more
We have now submitted plans to change the use of Lynch Farm from a former riding stables to multi-functional community use. Read more
Peterborough Celebrates Festival, the free-to-attend, family-friendly festival will celebrate everything we love about Peterborough on the 18th and 19th May. Find out more about what to expect here. Read more
We are thrilled to announce the three winners of our Nene Park storytelling competition. Click here to find out more and read the winning stories! Read more
There's no need to queue for parking payment machines anymore as you now have the option to pay for your Ferry Meadows parking online! Click here to find out more. Read more
Flooding is now subsiding around the outer areas of Ferry Meadows but it is still very wet and muddy. Please come prepared with wellies! Click here to find out about the different areas across Nene Park. Read more
From Monday 26 February, a section of Ferry Walk from Thorpe Road to Bluebell Bridge will be closed for four weeks while essential maintenance work is carried out by Peterborough City Council. Please click here to see the map showing this section of path and pedestrian diversion route. Read more
Get ready for a jam-packed Easter holiday at Nene Park! Full of outdoor adventures, wildlife workshops and our eggciting new Easter Adventure Trail - there's something for all the family to enjoy! Read more
Get ready to kick off the 2024 season at Nene Outdoors Watersports & Activity Centre with a splash! Join us on Sunday 17 March for a day filled with outdoor adventures and big savings on our watersports, archery and climbing activities! Read more
As part of the ongoing promotion of our EV chargers at the Lakeside car park in Ferry Meadows, we are offering you the chance to charge your car for £1 - however long you stay - between Monday 19th February and Friday 23rd February. Read more
Due to the heavy rain over the weekend, there are a number of flooded paths around the outskirts of Ferry Meadows today (Updated Wednesday 14 February). Read more
Saturday 27 January is the start of The Literacy Trust's National Storytelling Week and so we're launching a Storytelling Competition for children ages 5-14! Find out more here about how you can enter. Read more
Please be aware that the Visitor Centre, Gift & Farm Shop in Ferry Meadows will be closed on Monday 29th January for staff training and on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd February for their annual stocktake. Read more
The parking tariff across all Nene Park Trust car parks is increasing on the 1st February. Read more
The reedbed creation work in Gunwade Lake is starting on Monday 29th January and there will be a section of pedestrian path closed for a couple of weeks while the soil mound is moved into the lake. Read more
We are delighted to be working with Forest Education Network England (FENE) and Cambium Sustainable to offer funded training in Curriculum Based Outdoor Learning on 28 March. Click to find out more! Read more