Display of Events from September 13 – September 29 – Nene Park

High Fire Risk!  No barbecues or fires anywhere in the Park until further notice.  Find out more here.

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    Man driving an orange powerboat on a lake

    RYA Powerboat Level 2

    September 12 @ 09:00 - September 13 @ 17:00

    Nene Outdoors Watersports & Activity Centre, Peterborough

    Learn to safely drive and manoeuvre a powerboat over two practical days and gain a recognised qualification at Nene Outdoors.

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    Rise and Shine Yoga logo

    Rise & Shine Yoga

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    Join Rise & Shine for free outdoor movement classes every Sunday from May to September at Ferry Meadows. Enjoy inclusive, all-level sessions by Overton Lake, surrounded by nature.

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    Family at an outdoors festival enjoying the entertainment

    Wild About Cambridgeshire Festival

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    Celebrate nature, wildlife and the great outdoors at Wild About Cambridgeshire, a free family festival at Ferry Meadows. Meet local wildlife organisations, enjoy hands-on activities, live displays, workshops and plenty of family-friendly fun.

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    Try Running

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    Thorpe Wood Golf Car Park, Peterborough

    Our FREE Try Running’ sessions are aimed at anyone who is completely new to running, is a lapsed runner or for people who just want to get fitter in a safe, supportive and social group.

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    child holding two wooden poles with blue string knotted around

    Teacher Training – Knots, Builds and Beyond

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    Step outside the classroom for a hands-on half-day training course for teachers and Forest School leaders at Nene Park, designed to spark creativity and develop practical outdoor learning skills.

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    Father and young daughter exploring a wooded area

    Nature Tots Family Group

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    Lynch Farm, Orton Wistow

    A fun outdoor parent & toddler group for budding explorers. Explore the outdoors and take part in fun, nature-themed activities.

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    An outdoor festival with different food and drink vendors

    Foodie Fridays

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    Join us for a summer of Foodie Fridays at Ferry Meadows. Enjoy a delicious variety of street food, refreshing drinks and live music from talented local musicians and performers. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend!

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    A young girl wearing a t-shirt and leggings sits in a small forest opening, holding a stick. She smiles happily straight at the camera.

    Young Rangers

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    Passionate about the environment? Join our monthly Young Ranger volunteer sessions at Ferry Meadows featuring a new task every time

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    Group of people in a park doing Tai Chi.

    Tai Chi

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    These free Tai Chi sessions run every Saturday morning 10.30am-12pm from 2 May to September. All welcome to come along to improve balance, reduce stress and support wellbeing.

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    Group of people running

    Try Running 5 Mile Session

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    Our FREE Try Running 5 miles sessions are aimed at regular runners who want to join others in a safe, supportive and social group.

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    Rise and Shine Yoga logo

    Rise & Shine Yoga

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    Join Rise & Shine for free outdoor movement classes every Sunday from May to September at Ferry Meadows. Enjoy inclusive, all-level sessions by Overton Lake, surrounded by nature.

    Find out more
    person crafting a willow fish at a workshop

    Willow Weaving Workshop

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    Get creative with willow weaving! Join Martin from Rutland Willows for a friendly hands-on workshop, learning traditional techniques and creating beautiful willow crafts, including a stunning dragonfly.

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    Father and young daughter exploring a wooded area

    Nature Tots Family Group

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    Lynch Farm, Orton Wistow

    A fun outdoor parent & toddler group for budding explorers. Explore the outdoors and take part in fun, nature-themed activities.

    Find out more
    A scenic view of the back of four adults walking along a path with a river on the left and fields to the right

    Wellbeing Wander

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    Looking for a walk with company? Join our Visitor Rangers for free Wellbeing Wander, a friendly social stroll around Nene Park.

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    Try Running

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    Thorpe Wood Golf Car Park, Peterborough

    Our FREE Try Running’ sessions are aimed at anyone who is completely new to running, is a lapsed runner or for people who just want to get fitter in a safe, supportive and social group.

    Find out more
    An outdoor festival with different food and drink vendors

    Foodie Fridays

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    Join us for a summer of Foodie Fridays at Ferry Meadows. Enjoy a delicious variety of street food, refreshing drinks and live music from talented local musicians and performers. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend!

    Find out more
    Group of people in a park doing Tai Chi.

    Tai Chi

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    Ferry Meadows, Peterborough

    These free Tai Chi sessions run every Saturday morning 10.30am-12pm from 2 May to September. All welcome to come along to improve balance, reduce stress and support wellbeing.

    Find out more
    Medieval costumed female character at Longthorpe Tower

    Longthorpe Tower by Candlelight

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    Longthorpe Tower, Peterborough

    Join a candlelit tour of Longthorpe Tower led by costumed characters from its past, from Roman times to the Second World War, and discover how the Tower and its remarkable wall paintings have changed over 2,000 years.

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    A badger hides in the green undergrowth on the bank of a river.

    Badger Watch

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    Woodlands, Peterborough

    A fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Britain's most elusive animals, the Badger. 

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    Try Running

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    Thorpe Wood Golf Car Park, Peterborough

    Our FREE Try Running’ sessions are aimed at anyone who is completely new to running, is a lapsed runner or for people who just want to get fitter in a safe, supportive and social group.

    Find out more