Clubs

Discover the local clubs who make the most of the facilities at Nene Park

As well as its own Junior Sailing Club, a number of local sailing clubs, walking groups and fitness clubs operate at Nene Outdoors and around Nene Park. Please click on the links to visit the club websites.

Junior Sailing Club

Are you aged 8-15 and can already sail? Come and take part the Junior Sailing Club run by the Nene Outdoors team and join like-minded people. The sessions are aimed to refine your existing skills and also build new ones. Each session will have a different focus to develop your sailing skills. You must have already achieved stage one of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme.

All equipment and coaching provided, the Junior Sailing Club runs every Saturday throughout the summer months. For more information visit our events page.

Lakeside Sailing Club

All classes of boat compete in mixed fleet races, with the RYA official handicaps applied to ensure everyone gets a good shot at winning. Lakeside Sailing Club races are run as friendly events, with the aim of encouraging sailors to improve their skills, and of course enjoy themselves. Visit the Lakeside Sailing Club website

Peterborough Sailability

The aim is to bring an enjoyable sailing experience within the reach of disabled people in and around Peterborough. This operates from April to the end of October, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 5pm. For more information either call 07956 940 981, email [email protected] or visit www.peterboroughsailability.org

Packers Canoe Club

Packers Canoe Club meets during the summer from late April to early September on a Wednesday evening at Nene Outdoors. Visit www.packerscanoeclub.com for more information.

Find out more

Sports	Walking Groups	Activities
Nene Bowmen Archery Club	Disability Peterborough Weekly Walks	Yoga in the Park
Peterborough Parkrun	Cardiac Cuppa Club	Fit Forever Battle Fit Class
Peterborough Sailability	Peterborough U3A Wednesday Walkers	Peterborough Model Flying Club
Lakeside Sailing Club	Peterborough U3A Nordic Walking Group	Peterborough Model Power Boat Club
Packers Canoe Club	Peterborough U3A Easy Walking Group
Peterborough City Rowing Club	Vivacity Walking for Health
Proteus Canoe Club	Parkinsons UK Peterborough Branch
Rutland Cycling Breeze Rides	Sue Ryder Wayfinders Walking Group
Peterborough & District Angling Association

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Boat and cycle hire is available at Nene Outdoors throughout half term and then Tuesday to Sunday until Easter. If the weather is a little wild during the early spring months, please call us to check any opening restrictions before making a special journey.
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To celebrate the wonderful monthly photography competition entries that Nene Park Trust received this year, a photography exhibition featuring a selection of our favourite photos is now on display in Ferry Meadows for all Park visitors to enjoy.
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Pay and Play hire

Boat and cycle hire is available at Nene Outdoors throughout half term and then Tuesday to Sunday until Easter. If the weather is a little wild during the early spring months, please call us to check any opening restrictions before making a special journey.
Elves Workshop at home

As only essential international travel is allowed right now, Santa's elves can't come to our usual Elves workshop in a busy Discovery Den, but they have sent us what they were going to make so children and adults can still join in some seasonal and wild crafts at home.
Elves Workshop at home

As only essential international travel is allowed right now, Santa's elves can't come to our usual Elves workshop in a busy Discovery Den, but they have sent us what they were going to make so children and adults can still join in some seasonal and wild crafts at home.
Elves Workshop at home

As only essential international travel is allowed right now, Santa's elves can't come to our usual Elves workshop in a busy Discovery Den, but they have sent us what they were going to make so children and adults can still join in some seasonal and wild crafts at home.
Virtual Guided Walk

We may not be able to enjoy group guided walks at the moment, but we can still get out and enjoy the Park and some areas that you may not have visited before.
Walks and trails

There are lots of different walks and trails of different lengths to discover across Nene Park.
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. There’s no need to book – simply turn up, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
Cycle Hire

Nene Outdoors offers a cycle hire service in the Park during their normal opening hours. Choose from mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, children’s bikes, child seats and trailers or why not try out a tandem or even an electric bike!
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Ferry Meadows

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Parking charges at Ferry Meadows