Youth Windsurfing course - Stage 1 & 2

This 2 day (consecutive days) intensive course teaches participants the basics of windsurfing, including the key techniques and skills you need for success in this watersport. After the course participants will be able to sail to a chosen point on the water and return to where you started in light winds.

Meeting point: Nene Outdoors

Strictly for 10-15 yr olds.

£166.00pp

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Electric Boat Trips

Enjoy a tranquil trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene on our electrically-powered passenger boat. The 45 minute pre-bookable trips will depart during the Easter school holidays from the Visitor Centre Jetty.
Time to Talk

Colleagues from Clarke-Drain ltd are walking and talking and raising money for the Charity Mind. Everyone welcome to join them to raise awareness and much needed funds.
London Marathon 2022 - Anne

I want to support Nene Park Trust to continue the amazing work they do to maintain Ferry Meadows and the extended area of the park.
TCS London Marathon

We have two runners running the TCS London Marathon for Nene Park Trust

Electric Boat Trips

Enjoy a tranquil trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene on our electrically-powered passenger boat. The 45 minute pre-bookable trips will depart during the Easter school holidays from the Visitor Centre Jetty.
Time to Talk

Colleagues from Clarke-Drain ltd are walking and talking and raising money for the Charity Mind. Everyone welcome to join them to raise awareness and much needed funds.
A to Z of Animals - Poetry performances and activities

Poet Mark Grist will be performing extracts from a new poetry performance based on brave animals, with a poem for each letter of the alphabet. Join us to hear about some of the brave animals that inhabit the Park and take part in poetry activities. Drop in activities suitable for 8yrs+, but all welcome.
Poetry Activities - H is for Heron

Join Poet Mark Grist for a fun and interactive outdoor poetry workshop. Could H be for Heron, horses, honey-bees or hedgehog? Mark will share some of his new animal poems and help you create your own short poems about the wildlife in the Park.
Poetry Activities - O is for Otter

Join Poet Mark Grist to talk about your favourite Nene Park animals, and help him create new poems about the wildlife in the Park. No Need to book - this is a drop in event.
Art Workshop - Talking Sculptures

Join us for an outdoor family art workshop at Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail. We’ll be exploring the ‘Peterborough Arch’ sculpture and each family/group will create their our own arch sculpture using natural materials, words and drawings.
Art Workshop - Talking Sculptures

Join us for an outdoor family art workshop at Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail. We’ll be exploring the ‘Peterborough Arch’ sculpture and each family/group will create their our own arch sculpture using natural materials, words and drawings.
Ferry Meadows Easter Egg Hunt

Can you help the Easter Bunny to find all the hidden Easter eggs! You will explore the park looking for pictures that will lead you to your Easter egg prize at the end. Spaces available on Good Friday and Easter Saturday.
BRoW4 Family Fun Fest

BRoW4 is a non-charity fundraising group that supports charities who receive no Government or National Lottery funding. After having to cancel the 2020 & 2021 events, we are pleased to be back in 2022 which will be the 8th year that BRoW4 have held fundraising activities and events for the UK’s air ambulances and this is a fantastic family day out that raises much needed funds for them.
River to Rail Guided Walk

Join one of our rangers: Matt to walk the Nene Way from Ferry Meadows to Wansford railway station. You will take in the key sites and sounds of Ferry Meadows before walking out to the Park's peaceful Rural Estate joining the Nene Way to Wansford NVR station with time to look around the station before heading back to Ferry Meadows on the train.

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.
Campsite

Our campsites are small but perfectly formed! Located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, The Glade and Lakeview 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.
Six Weeks of Summer in the Park

From Friday 23 July, look out for some 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.
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.
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.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Parking app

Information on how you can pay for your parking at Ferry Meadows and Orton Meadows car parks through the S-Park app on your smart phone.