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Magical Winter Festival open!

Friday 1st December saw the opening evening of the first ever Nene Park Winter Festival, which will run until Christmas at Lakeside in Ferry Meadows. Sughra Ahmed, MD of Peterborough Cultural Alliance joined Nene Park Trust to cut the tinsel and officially launch the festival, which welcomed thousands of visitors over the opening weekend.
RYA Powerboat Level 2

Power boat training is a key skill to know how to operate a powered craft safely and appropriately. To do this you can attend a course with us to achieve an RYA Level 2 Power Boat Certificate. During this 2 day course at Nene Outdoors, you will be trained to drive and manoeuvre the craft in a safe and controlled way. Minimum Age 16yrs
New reed bed habitat creation for Gunwade Lake

Exciting new habitat creation work to start in January 2024, transforming a mound of earth into a new reed bed in Gunwade Lake.
Adult beginners Easter fused glass workshop

Join June from Semperart at this Adult beginners workshop to make your own unique fused glass. You will make 2 Easter Egg shaped pieces: one small and one large. There are two workshops today at 10:30 and 13:30

Jackie Bland

Chair
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 Nene Park Trust facilities during her 30 years in Peterborough and is passionate about the natural world
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.
Adrian Oates

Head of Fundraising
Adrian is responsible for charitable income generation across the Trust, including individual & corporate giving, Trusts & Foundations and statutory funds. With over 20 years fundraising and financial management experience, Adrian brings expertise in securing and managing grants and donations. He also oversees our work to monitor the social and environmental impact of the Trust. Adrian is a Trustee at Nene Valley Railway and Nenescape Landscape Partnership.
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.
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.
Selina Wilson

Head of Organisational Development
Selina oversees organisational development at the Trust, promoting a positive working culture in the organisation, implementing change management processes, managing learning and development and human resources. Additionally Selina oversees the Administrative Team and acts as Company Secretary for the Board. Selina has a history of working in the environment charity industry and is passionate about sustainability and health and wellbeing.
Jen Marscheider

Head of Marketing
Jen is responsible for the marketing and communications for the Trust as well as overseeing the retail offering at the Visitor Centre. Jen has over 18 years’ experience working in marketing across a variety of industries from the arts to automotive. Jen previously worked as a marketing consultant, supporting trusts, charities and visitor attractions to tell their story, and was instrumental in securing the title of 2021 UK City of Culture for Coventry.
Stephanie Peachey

Head of Visitor Engagement
Stephanie oversees our education and learning activities, Nene Outdoors offer and our growing Events programme. With Steph’s background in the arts and cultural sector, she brings expertise in cultural planning and development. She chairs a Creative People and Places programme in Fenland and West Suffolk, is a Director of Peterborough’s Cultural Partnership for Children and Young people and is part of the team behind the Peterborough Cultural Alliance.
Rob Pearce

Head of Parks Consultancy
Rob is responsible for supporting the Trust in delivering greater impact by investing in opportunities which maximise commercial, social and environmental returns and delivering opportunities for growing the Trust and the ‘Park’. A qualified accountant Rob has worked at senior levels in the private, public and social enterprise sectors leading regeneration programmes. In 2021 he authored the national report Making Parks Count for the government.
Jamie McCann

Trustee
Jamie is Director, Data & Analytics for BGL Group’s Insurance Distribution & Outsourcing business and is responsible for the leadership, execution and delivery of the data strategy. Jamie is passionate about creating a culture that is collaborative, creative and commercial but where the impact on customers is considered at every step of the process. Outside work, Jamie is a keen football fan and an amateur brewer who enjoys the outdoors and cycling in the countryside.

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.
Water Pay & Play Activities

At Nene Outdoors, we run a ‘Pay and Play’ scheme, providing visitors of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to enjoy the watersports we have on offer. Book for half hour sessions on line or for one hour, book two consecutive time slots, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
Parking charges at Ferry Meadows
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 19th - 21st May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
Take a boat trip

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip around Overton Lake on 'Wyndham', our new electrically powered passenger boat, and discover more about our new passenger cruises and private hire services.
Play areas

Nene Park is a great place to play. Games on the meadows, adventures in the woodlands and three great play areas within Ferry Meadows to cater for all ages.
Six Weeks of Summer at Nene Park

From Saturday 22 July, you'll find exciting activities and events running for the six weeks of school summer holidays in the Park! Find out what’s happening and when, with our Six Weeks of Summer guide.
Guide to Christmas at Ferry Meadows

Alongside our ice rink, Park visitors will find a mini Christmas market, vintage fun fair and free Christmas craft activities for children, with twinkling lights and festive garlands creating a wonderfully festive atmosphere. Click to find out more.
Camping at Nene Outdoors

Book a bell tent or pitch-only camping trip to Nene Park! Our campsites are small but perfectly formed, located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, they have stunning views across the water and are discreetly tucked away from the bustle of the rest of the Park.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?