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Peterborough Memory Walk

Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of amazing people come together to remember, share and bring help and hope for those affected by dementia. Walk for those you love, for those you’ve lost and for those whose future you care about this autumn.
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.
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

Jackie Bland

Chair
Jackie trained as a newspaper journalist and enjoyed a 10 year career in communications and publishing. She moved on to Director and CEO roles in national & international not-for-profit organisations. She now serves in NED and leadership mentoring roles, as well as running her own well-being practice, having retrained as a psychotherapist. Jackie has been a regular user of Nene Park Trust facilities during her 30 years in Peterborough and is passionate about the natural world
Matthew Bradbury

Chief Executive
During his time here, Matthew has ‘re-master planned’ the Park’s extensive landholding and implemented a ten-year strategy ‘Doing More with More’. Matthew is passionate about the environment and the benefits it provides. Previously, he held senior roles at the Land Trust and Norfolk Wildlife Trust. He takes an active role with The Parks Alliance, is a Board Member of Cambridgeshire Local Nature Partnership, a Member of the Broads Authority & Trustee of Living Sport.
Andrew MacDermott

Director of Operations and Growth (Deputy CEO)
Andrew oversees the operational work of the Trust, alongside ensuring delivery of our Master Plan and keeping other new initiatives on track and integrated across all our teams. Andrew has led many of the major changes and projects at the Trust over recent years. Holding a degree in Countryside and Environmental Management, Andrew has held a variety of roles in charities, not-for-profits and commercial consultancy.
Adrian Oates

Head of Fundraising
Adrian is responsible for charitable income generation across the Trust, including individual & corporate giving, Trusts & Foundations and statutory funds. With over 20 years fundraising and financial management experience, Adrian brings expertise in securing and managing grants and donations. He also oversees our work to monitor the social and environmental impact of the Trust. Adrian is a Trustee at Nene Valley Railway and Nenescape Landscape Partnership.
Beki Sellick

Trustee
Beki is a Chartered Engineer, who has worked with, managed and led people and businesses within the public and private sectors, locally and internationally. She continues to apply her MEng degree to policies and practicalities in railways and sustainable transport in the UK. Beki enjoys life in Peterborough with her family and is a committed cyclist and local campaigner.
Christine de Ferrars Green

Trustee
Christine is a lawyer who has worked with landowners and developers in the local region for many years. Through her business she has developed a particular expertise in advising on the long-term provision of community open spaces and shared facilities. Christine loves to be outdoors and is a great believer in the value of open spaces for physical and mental well-being, in managing the environment for those who come after us, and in accessibility for all.
Selina Wilson

Head of People
Selina leads all internal people functions within the Trust, promoting a positive, inclusive and engaging working culture and overseeing learning and development and human resources. Selina also leads the Trust’s Administrative Team. Selina has a history of working in the environment charity industry and is passionate about sustainability and employee health and wellbeing.
Jen Marscheider

Head of Marketing
Jen is responsible for the marketing and communications for the Trust as well as overseeing the retail offering at the Visitor Centre. Jen has over 18 years’ experience working in marketing across a variety of industries from the arts to automotive. Jen previously worked as a marketing consultant, supporting trusts, charities and visitor attractions to tell their story, and was instrumental in securing the title of 2021 UK City of Culture for Coventry.
Stephanie Peachey

Head of Visitor Engagement
Stephanie oversees our education and learning activities, Nene Outdoors offer and our growing Events programme. With Steph’s background in the arts and cultural sector, she brings expertise in cultural planning and development. She chairs a Creative People and Places programme in Fenland and West Suffolk, is a Director of Peterborough’s Cultural Partnership for Children and Young people and is part of the team behind the Peterborough Cultural Alliance.
Rob Pearce

Head of Parks Consultancy
Rob is responsible for supporting the Trust in delivering greater impact by investing in opportunities which maximise commercial, social and environmental returns and delivering opportunities for growing the Trust and the ‘Park’. A qualified accountant Rob has worked at senior levels in the private, public and social enterprise sectors leading regeneration programmes. In 2021 he authored the national report Making Parks Count for the government.

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.