Planning your visit to Ferry Meadows

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Park including inside the Visitor Centre. Dog drinking bowls are provided outside the Visitor Centre, Ferry Meadows Café and Lakeside Kitchen & Bar. Please be aware of the presence of livestock around the park.

Mobility scooters and Mountain Trikes

Mobility scooters are welcome on all surfaced paths throughout the Park. Please note that the Riverside Walk is not suitable for mobility scooters or other wheeled vehicles.

The Park currently has four mobility scooters and two Mountain Trikes to help visitors with access needs explore the park. For full details on how to borrow a mobility scooter or Mountain Trike, please see our dedicated section on Hiring a mobility scooters or Mountain Trike.

How to find us

Please visit our Find us page for details of the different ways to get to Ferry Meadows.

Parking

Accessible parking bays are available in all of the permanent tarmac car parks. On busy days overflow parking is provided on grass fields.

Parking charges apply all day, every day. Please visit our Parking at Ferry Meadows page for details of charges and membership options, including our Essential Companions parking membership scheme.

Please be aware that there is a height restriction barrier of 2.1 metres. Oversized vehicles displaying a blue badge are permitted access to Ferry Meadows. For details of how to arrange access please visit our Parking page or contact us in advance of your visit.

Park Code

For information on how to enjoy this area of Nene Park, please see our Park Code. We also have a text only version.

Parklife newsletter

Our regular newsletter Parklife is available in standard, large print or audio formats. All are freely available in advance of your visit either electronically or by post. Please contact us with details of your requirements.

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Heart decorating workshop at Nene Nursery

Join in the mindful activity of decorating hearts for our community heart bunting project which will be on display at Peterborough Celebrates Festival. Just come along to Nene Nursery - no need to book!
Heart decorating workshop at Nene Nursery

Join in the mindful activity of decorating hearts for our community heart bunting project which will be on display at Peterborough Celebrates Festival. Just come along to Nene Nursery - no need to book!
Heart decorating workshop at Nene Nursery

Join in the mindful activity of decorating hearts for our community heart bunting project which will be on display at Peterborough Celebrates Festival. Just come along to Nene Nursery - no need to book!
Introduction to Monoprinting Workshop

Learn the basics of monoprinting and create your own monoprint artworks to take home! Monoprinting is a fantastic printmaking technique in it’s own right and creates very unique results. Two workshops on this day starting at 10:00 and 13:00

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
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 19th - 21st May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
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.
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.
Festival programme
Six Weeks of Summer at Nene Park

From Saturday 22 July, you'll find 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.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Guide to Christmas at Ferry Meadows

Alongside our ice rink, Park visitors will find a mini Christmas market, vintage fun fair and free Christmas craft activities for children, with twinkling lights and festive garlands creating a wonderfully festive atmosphere. Click to find out more.