Bat Walk

Join our park rangers for an informative presentation on bats.

Follow this with a walk in the park and using bat detectors try to spot and identify the bats that call Ferry Meadows home.

Suitable for: 10yrs +

Meeting point: Discovery Den

Cost: £8pp

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Flying Aces

The Peterborough Model Flying Club are holding their annual Flying Aces event on oak meadow. come and see the spectacle where pilots are judged for flight profile and realism by the Flight Judges.
Guided walk with a Ranger

Join one of our Rangers; Ian for a 6 mile walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding area.
Moth & Muffin Morning

Moths often lose out on attention compared to butterflies however they have their own beauty and come in a variety of colours shapes and sizes. Join some of Nene Park's Moth enthusiasts as we see how many different species we have around us and try to identify the different species. Participants must be 6yrs+, everyone attending needs to book a place.
Children's Willow Weaving Workshop

This is a children's taster workshop to introduce a younger generation to the wonderful world of willow. Join Martin from Rutland Willows as he takes you through the techniques you need to create a unique piece of work to take home.

Guided walk with a Ranger

Join one of our Rangers; Ian for a 6 mile walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding area.
Moth & Muffin Morning

Moths often lose out on attention compared to butterflies however they have their own beauty and come in a variety of colours shapes and sizes. Join some of Nene Park's Moth enthusiasts as we see how many different species we have around us and try to identify the different species. Participants must be 6yrs+, everyone attending needs to book a place.
Children's Willow Weaving Workshop

This is a children's taster workshop to introduce a younger generation to the wonderful world of willow. Join Martin from Rutland Willows as he takes you through the techniques you need to create a unique piece of work to take home.
Wild Home Educator Sessions

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme.
Wild Home Educator Sessions

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme.
Wild Home Educator Sessions

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme.
Wild Home Educator Sessions

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme.
Wild Home Educator Sessions

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme.
Nature Tots

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time.
Nature Tots

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time.

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.
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 13th - 15th May 2022, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a new, free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
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.
Parking charges at Ferry Meadows
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.
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.
Festival line up

A summary of the line up of performances, music, art, workshops and community groups for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Open Water Swimming

Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors.