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Pay and Play hire

Boat and cycle hire is available at Nene Outdoors, Tuesday - Sunday. If the weather is a little wild during the spring months, please call us to check any opening restrictions before making a special journey.
The Further Adventure of Dr Dolittle

Illyria bring their Outdoor Theatre production of the Further Adventures of Dr Dolittle to Ferry Meadows this year. A production for all the family, featuring a fully orchestrated score, amazing puppets and a plethora of songs. Bring a rug or low chair, sit back and enjoy the show.
Welcome back to our Visitor Centre and Gift Shop

After too many weeks with the doors closed, our Visitor Centre and Gift Shop will re-open on Monday 12 April.

Jon Marsden

Chair
Jon has spent all his working life within the cultural, environmental and leisure sector in Peterborough. Through his work with Peterborough charity, Vivacity, Jon has made a significant difference to a range of public services in the city including sports facilities, parks, open spaces, landscape management, libraries, arts, tourism and heritage sectors.
Jackie Bland

Chair Designate
Jackie trained as a newspaper journalist and enjoyed a 10 year career in communications and publishing. She moved on to Director and CEO roles in national & international not-for-profit organisations. She now serves in NED and leadership mentoring roles, as well as running her own well-being practice, having retrained as a psychotherapist. Jackie has been a regular user of NPT facilities during her 30 years in Peterborough and is passionate about the natural world.
Ashley Dunseath

Senior Independent Trustee
Ashley is a Director in the Planning & Advisory strategic business unit at WSP. He has 30 years’ experience of providing strategic advice and technical guidance for sustainable urban and rural development and regeneration projects. He promotes an agile thinking & intelligent solutions approach and is a keen advocate of healthy places as the fundamental building block to creating beautiful environments that are economically and socially successful.
Matthew Bradbury

Chief Executive
During his time here, Matthew has ‘re-master planned’ the Park’s extensive landholding and implemented a ten-year strategy ‘Doing More with More’. Matthew is passionate about the environment and the benefits it provides. Previously, he held senior roles at the Land Trust and Norfolk Wildlife Trust. He takes an active role with The Parks Alliance, is a Board Member of Cambridgeshire Local Nature Partnership, a Member of the Broads Authority & Trustee of Living Sport.
Allan Simpson

Trustee
Trained as a chartered spatial planner, Allan has extensive experience in strategic planning policy, infrastructure planning and sustainability across public and private sectors. Allan is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and has an MBA from Warwick Business School.
Phil Rolfe

Director of Business Services
Phil is the Trust’s Company Secretary and director of the trading subsidiary company Nene Park Services Ltd. He has a degree in Economics, is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Diploma in Charity Accounting. He has held a number of senior finance and corporate services positions in the not for profit sector and is currently Treasurer of Peterborough Cathedral. Phil has lived in Peterborough for over 30 years and is a regular visitor to the Park.
Beki Sellick

Trustee
Beki is a Chartered Engineer, who has worked with, managed and led people and businesses within the public and private sectors, locally and internationally. She continues to apply her MEng degree to policies and practicalities in railways and sustainable transport in the UK. Beki enjoys life in Peterborough with her family and is a committed cyclist and local campaigner.
Oliver Burke

Head of Operations
Oliver is responsible for the day to day management of all Park operations. In addition he is Chair for the Northamptonshire Local Nature Partnership and Nene Valley Nature Improvement Area. He is also on the Boards of the Cambridgeshire Local Nature Partnership and River Nene Regional Park CIC and oversees Cambridgeshire’s Future Parks Accelerator Programme. A Marine Biologist, he has worked in the conservation & environmental education sectors for over 20 years
Christine de Ferrars Green

Trustee
Christine is a lawyer who has worked with landowners and developers in the local region for many years. Through her business she has developed a particular expertise in advising on the long-term provision of community open spaces and shared facilities. Christine loves to be outdoors and is a great believer in the value of open spaces for physical and mental well-being, in managing the environment for those who come after us, and in accessibility for all.
Adrian Oates

Head of Fundraising and Marketing
Adrian heads our fundraising and marketing, and is responsible for external communication and charitable income generation for the Trust. With over 20 years fundraising and financial management experience, Adrian has expertise in securing and managing national and international statutory funds, EU grants and UK/US Trusts and Foundations. He is a Trustee of the Nene Valley Railway and on the Research Committee of the Nene Valley Archaeological Trust

Lakeside Activity Centre approved at planning committee

Nene Park Trust’s plans to create an exciting indoor activity and climbing centre at Lakeside in Ferry Meadows have been approved by Peterborough City Council’s planning committee.
Plans revealed for landmark new bridge in Nene Park

We have released plans for the replacement of Pontoon bridge and other exciting improvements to visitor facilities at Ferry Meadows.
Ferry Meadows

Ferry Meadows is the ideal place for a family day out and one of the largest country parks in the region. Situated less than three miles from Peterborough city centre, at the heart of Nene Park, its varied landscapes make it the favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year.
Lakeside Activity Centre recommended for approval ahead of planning committee

Peterborough City Council planning officers have recommended that our plans for an exciting climbing and activity centre are approved by the planning committee on Tuesday 23 March 2021.
Nene Park Trust appoint new Chair Designate

Early this year, Nene Park Trust enlisted the services of Starfish, a specialist recruitment firm, to help with the search for a new Chair of Trustees. Following a humbling response and in-depth recruitment process, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Jackie Bland as our Chair Designate.
Introducing our shared farming partners

01/03/21 Craig and Ryan Baxter, farming partners on the Rural Estate After a whirlwind start to their shared farming partnership with Nene Park Trust, the brothers tell us a little bit more about themselves and their shared passion for farming and rural enterprise.
Shop online with Nene Park Trust!

Nene Park Trust is excited to announce the launch of its brand new online shop. This move into e-commerce will allow supporters to shop a wide range of products from the comfort and security of their own home.
NEW photography competitions for 2021!

Following the unprecedented success of the monthly photography competitions run in 2020, Nene Park is excited to announce the launch of a new competition for 2021.
Nene Park Trust to run Lost World and Peterborough Sculpture Collection

From 30 November 2020, Nene Park Trust will take on the remaining activities of local charity Vivacity, following the termination of Vivacity’s contract with Peterborough City Council.
Visitor Assistant

This post is an exciting opportunity for a number of enthusiastic and committed individuals to join the Trust’s Visitor Centre and Farm Shop Team.