Wet Felting Workshop for Adults

Artisan felter and teacher Eve Marshall leads this workshop. Play with merino wool, curls, silk threads and yarn to create a river scene. We’ll then wet felt it together using hot water, soap and agitation. After lunch, you’ll learn how to needle felt a swan, heron or otters onto your piece. Finished picture will be A4 size. Beginners welcome. Beginners welcome.

18 yrs+

£50.00 pp

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August 2024 Wildlife Update

Ranger Sophie recaps all of the wildlife spots in the Park this month.
Grow with Us - Craft Series

Join us at Nene Nursery in Ferry Meadows for a 6-week block of Gardening or Craft sessions. A chance to learn skills and gain knowledge in a calm and informal setting.
Grow with Us - Gardening Series

Join us at Nene Nursery in Ferry Meadows for a 6-week block of Gardening or Craft sessions. A chance to learn skills and gain knowledge in a calm and informal setting.
Try our family groups for free!

Come along and try our Nature Tots and Wild Home Educator family groups at Ferry Meadows for free!

Grow with Us - Craft Series

Join us at Nene Nursery in Ferry Meadows for a 6-week block of Gardening or Craft sessions. A chance to learn skills and gain knowledge in a calm and informal setting.
Grow with Us - Gardening Series

Join us at Nene Nursery in Ferry Meadows for a 6-week block of Gardening or Craft sessions. A chance to learn skills and gain knowledge in a calm and informal setting.
Training - Level 2 certificate in assisting forest school

This course covers four units of study at Level 2 and looks in more depth at practical skills, using the woodland as a sustainable resource and the theoretical side of planning for learning and play at Forest School. This course is designed for those wanting to assist a Level 3 Forest School Leader.
Social walking group

Join one of our Nene Park staff for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a different area of Nene Park. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/
Social walking group

Join one of our Nene Park staff for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a different area of Nene Park. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/
Social walking group

Join one of our Nene Park staff for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a different area of Nene Park. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/
Social walking group

Join one of our Nene Park staff for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a different area of Nene Park. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/
Holiday Trail

Complete a trail around Ferry Meadows, answer the questions and claim a prize at the end! On every day during the half term school holidays 9am-3pm.
Lake and River Boat Trips

This 45 minute tranquil trip takes you across Overton Lake and onto the River Nene on our electrically-powered passenger boat. The pre-bookable trips will depart on weekends and most days during October Half term from the Visitor Centre Jetty.
Community volunteering on Ham Mere

Ham Mere is wetland area within Ferry Meadows which has become overgrown with willow and other scrub. We are holding community volunteering sessions on Saturdays in September and early October to help us retore this part of the Park. Come and join us!

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
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.
Summer Nights

Join us for Summer Nights at Ferry Meadows - an exciting programme of open-air cinema and theatre!
Six Weeks of Summer

From Saturday 20 July, we have an exciting line-up of activities and events running daily throughout the six week school summer holidays. Find out what’s happening and when, with our Six Weeks of Summer guide.
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.
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 18th-19th May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-friendly festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything we love about our fantastic city.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Festival programme