Half Term Adventures

Get ready for a jam-packed May half term at Nene Park! Full of outdoor adventures, holiday clubs and family activities - there's something for everyone to enjoy from 25 May to 2 June.

Check out our 'what's on guide' below to find out more and click the links to book your places. We look forward to seeing you!

Activities on every day

Acorn Explorers Holiday Club: Open from 27-31 May at Lynch Farm in Ferry Meadows, our Acorn Explorers holiday club is packed full of nature-based activities and creative outdoor fun. It's the perfect opportunity for younger children age 5-8 to explore the great outdoors in a safe and supportive environment. Each day will have a different theme, from superheroes to survival! Click here to find out more.

Oak Adventurers Holiday Club: Open from 28-31 May at Nene Outdoors in Ferry Meadows, our multi-activity holiday club for 8-13 year olds offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to experience a variety of water and land activities. From kayaking and paddleboarding to climbing and bushcraft. Click here to find out more.

Pay & Play Watersports at Nene Outdoors: Open daily between 11am and 5pm, choose from dragon and swan pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. Book your activities online to avoid the queues.

Book a camping trip! Enjoy a night or more under canvas on the peaceful banks of Gunwade Lake! Our pitch your own and bell tent campsites are perfect for families, ideally located in the heart of Ferry Meadows to take advantage of all the exciting activities on offer at Nene Outdoors. To find out more please click here.

Daily Boat Trips: Enjoy a tranquil trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene on our electrically-powered passenger boat. The 45 minute pre-bookable trips will depart at regular times each day from the Visitor Centre Jetty. Suitable for all ages, it’s £9 per person, free for under 3s and wheelchair spaces are available. Book your boat trip.

Complete the Holiday Trail: To celebrate National Children's Gardening Week, collect a gardening-themed trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for just £1 and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your tomato or radish seeds prize to grow at home!

Ride the Ferry Meadows Railway: Sit back and enjoy the ride! To check if trains are running on the day of your visit please email [email protected] or go to the Ferry Meadows Railway website.

Events by date

Tuesday 28 May - Bug Hunt at Ferry Meadows
Follow us on a bug hunt around Ferry Meadows to discover the amazing creatures living around the Park. Suitable for children age 2 and over, it's £5.50 per child.

Tuesday 28 May - Climbing Wall
The climbing wall will be back at Nene Outdoors, with sessions running throughout the day. Great fun for both adults and children age 4 and over, who will reach the top first? Sessions are £12 per person.

Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 May - Youth RYA Sailing – Stage 1
This two day beginners course will take you through the basics of dinghy sailing, getting you to a standard where you are able to enjoy the freedom of sailing! All safety equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided. Suitable for 8-15 year olds, £190 per person.

Wednesday 29 May - Wildlife Boat Trip
Join our expert ranger on our electric passenger boat for a guided trip of Overton Lake and the River Nene, learning all about the wonderful wildlife we spot along the way! Suitable for children age 5 and over, it's £15 per person.

Wednesday 29 May - Sensory Craft Session at Nene Nursery
Come along to our peaceful Nene Nursery and have a go at learning some new craft skills, from Branch Weaving to Slow Stitching. Free to attend, these crafts have an emphasis on mindfulness and are suitable for any age. Children to be accompanied by adults.

Wednesday 29 May & Thursday 30 May - Waste Warriors
Join the Peterborough City Council Recycling Education Team Initiative to find out all about recycling and waste! Discover sorting games and waste reduction tips all to shape our future Waste Warriors. Information stand for grown-ups too!

Thursday 30 May - Archery
Unleash your inner Robin Hood or Maid Marian! Our archery sessions are 45 minutes long and take place at Nene Outdoors. Sessions are £12 per person and suitable for ages 8 and over.

Thursday 30 & Friday 31 May - Youth RYA Sailing – Stage 2
Learn how to sail in more depth on this two day course, which teaches a range of sailing skills and knowledge to help young people become confident sailors. All safety equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided. Suitable for 8-15 year olds, £190 per person.

Friday 31 May - Nature Tots
Discover things that fly and kites in this week's family group for toddlers and their guardians! Each session includes themed crafts and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. Suitable for 2-5 year olds, it's £5.50 per child.

Friday 31 May - Wild Home Educators
For home-schooled children and their families, our Wild Home Educator groups follow inspiring forest school and natural themes, operating a flexible approach where children are actively encouraged to take the lead. Suitable for children age 11-14, it's £7.50 per child.

Friday 31 May - Meet the Roman Professor
Fifty years ago, Professor Stephen Upex and his team discovered a rich Roman history where Ferry Meadows now stands. In this session, he'll share pottery from that discovery and talk about the area's Roman history. Bring your questions!

Saturday 1 June - Nene Nursery Herb Distillation Day
Louise from Mentley Farm in Hertfordshire will be visiting us to demonstrate the process of distilling herbs for essential oils and floral waters, using her copper distillers. Plus free activities to take part in! Suitable for any age, children to be accompanied by adults.

Visit Longthorpe Tower

Have you discovered Peterborough's hidden historical gem yet? Be amazed at the Medieval wall paintings there, widely considered to be the best in a domestic setting in western Europe! Book your tickets here to enjoy a tour with our knowledgeable volunteers. Available every Saturday and Sunday!

Contact 01733 234193 or email [email protected] for more information, accessibility advice or directions.

Please donate if you can!

As you know, Nene Park Trust is a charitable organisation and relies on public support to manage the upkeep of our beautiful green spaces for all of the community to enjoy. Any support you can give to ensure the continuation of our services will help considerably. Please go to www.nenepark.org.uk/donate if you are able to support us.

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Try Running

Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
Try Running

Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
Try Running

Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
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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
Take a boat trip

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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.
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 18th-19th May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-friendly festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything we love about our fantastic city.
Six Weeks of Summer

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Festival programme
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.