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The Park

Nene Park is a large area of park land to the west of Peterborough and is the region's favourite place to get outdoors and enjoy nature. It is made up of six different areas: Ferry Meadows, Orton Meadows, Orton Mere, Woodston Reach, Thorpe Meadows and The Rural Estate made up of parkland, meadows, woodlands and lakes. The River Nene runs through all the areas connecting them together.

See our Nene Park map to see how the different areas connect.

Find out more below about the different areas of Nene Park, its history, wildlife and the Trust which manages the Park in its entirety.

Park Locations

Park Locations

Nene Park is a large area of park land to the west of Peterborough and is the region's favourite place to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2020

Updated: 29th March, 2021

Author: Dana Ingabire

History and Heritage

History and Heritage

Nene Park contains a rich heritage with Roman archaeology, Georgian and Victorian features and everything in between. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Updated: 28th February, 2022

Author:

Wildlife

Wildlife

Nene Park is proud of the rich and diverse wildlife species that make their home here. From otters, herons and kingfishers spotted along the river bank to the wide range of migrating birds that come to the restored wetland meadows and woodland wildflowers, there is plenty to enjoy and discover. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 27th September, 2021

Author: Caroline Hartley

The Trust

The Trust

Nene Park Trust is the registered charity which looks after Nene Park in its entirety. Established in 1988 to ensure that the Park would be managed and protected forever, the Trust looks after all maintenance, coordination of the Park's activity programme and administration of commercial properties in the Park. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2020

Author: Dana Ingabire

Sports and Recreation

Sports and Recreation

Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre is home to sports and recreation in Nene Park, offering a range of exciting water and land-based activities. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2019

Updated: 29th July, 2020

Author: Joanna Bacon

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  • Experience life as a Park Ranger!

    Experience life as a Park Ranger!

    Join with Cross Keys Homes and Nene Park Trust for a once in a lifetime work experience opportunity as a Park Ranger. Five week course starts on 5th July - find out more here.

  • Talking art...Join the conversation

    Talking art...Join the conversation

    04/07/22 Louise Thirlwall, Project Officer Arts invites you to join the conversation about the art and sculpture at Nene Park and discover more about how to get involved in our art in the park.

  • Flying Aces

    Flying Aces

    The Peterborough Model Flying Club are holding their annual Flying Aces event on oak meadow. come and see the spectacle where pilots are judged for flight profile and realism by the Flight Judges.

  • Guided walk with a Ranger

    Guided walk with a Ranger

    Join one of our Rangers; Ian for a 6 mile walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding area.

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  • Ferry Meadows

    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

    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.

  • Peterborough Celebrates Festival

    Peterborough Celebrates Festival

    Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 13th - 15th May 2022, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a new, free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.

  • Camping at Nene Outdoors

    Camping at Nene Outdoors

    Book a bell tent or pitch-only camping trip to Nene Park! Our campsites are small but perfectly formed, located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, they 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

    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.

  • Take a boat trip

    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.

  • Festival line up

    Festival line up

    A summary of the line up of performances, music, art, workshops and community groups for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

  • How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?

  • Open Water Swimming

    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.

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Nene Park Trust
Ham Farm House
Ham Lane
Peterborough
PE2 5UU

01733 234193
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