Health and Wellbeing
Improving health and wellbeing through recreation and positive experiences is at the heart of what we do. From looking after our greenspaces and providing space for quiet reflection to offering sociable and fitness activities to get people moving, we’re all about improving lives.
Get inspired with these ways to improve your health and wellbeing at Nene Park.
Green Social Prescribing at Nene Nursery
At our accessible plant nursery on the edge of Ferry Meadows in Peterborough, we run regular sessions for individuals and community group to gain plant knowledge, learn new skills, increase confidence and improve health and wellbeing.
Nene Nursery opened in 2024, having been created and developed with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund through the Your Community Greenspace project and The Augean Community Fund. It is now a thriving accessible space of security and calm where uses are surrounded by plants, flowers, smells and sounds to promote learning and relaxation. Find out more.
Our Thriving Volunteer Programme
We currently have over 200 registered volunteers who regularly help across the work of Nene Park Trust. Taking part in roles such as conservation, helping at events, wildlife surveying, education support, welcoming our visitors and more, our volunteers not only help us deliver on our work but by being a part of this nurturing group, they tell us they are gaining a great sense of purpose and wellbeing. Get involved.
Wellbeing Wanders
Our staff and volunteers lead regular FREE Wellbeing Wanders around our parks and spaces. Our visitors are welcome to come and join in a gentle walk with a sociable group to explore different parts of the Park and make new friends. Check upcoming dates.
Try Running
We have an enthusiastic group of volunteers who have trained as run-leaders and lead weekly FREE running sessions for beginner and improver runners. A great way to clear your head and get fit! We’re keen to start a Try Cycling group too. Check upcoming dates.
Watersports & Activities
From hiring a kayak one day to a paddleboard the next – or taking up a new hobby with one of our sailing courses, there’s lots to try out and discover at our Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre. Find out more.
Just take a moment in our beautiful spaces
We’re passionate about providing spaces for all. Spot a kingfisher along the river, listen out for different bird song, enjoy a bluebell walk through Bluebell wood in April, explore the footpaths on the Rural Estate, find a shady spot for a picnic in the summer – and breathe.
