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 'Walks on Wednesdays'	Peterborough Model Flying Club
Peterborough Parkrun	Cardiac Cuppa Club	Fit Forever Battle Fit Class
Peterborough Sailability	Sue Ryder Wayfinders Walking Group	Peterborough Model Power Boat Club
Lakeside Sailing Club	Peterborough U3A Nordic Walking Group
Packers Canoe Club	Peterborough U3A Easy Walking Group
Peterborough City Rowing Club	Vivacity Walking for Health
Proteus Canoe Club	Parkinsons UK Peterborough Branch
Peterborough & District Angling Association

To discover more about the activities and groups held in Ferry Meadows, visit our Discover Ferry Meadows webpage to learn how you can take part and try something new!

Please click here to make an enquiry

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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 in person at the Nene Outdoors reception, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
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Parking charges at Ferry Meadows
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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.
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Parking app

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