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August 2024 Wildlife Update

Ranger Sophie recaps all of the wildlife spots in the Park this month.
Grow with Us - Craft Series

Join us at Nene Nursery in Ferry Meadows for a 6-week block of Gardening or Craft sessions. A chance to learn skills and gain knowledge in a calm and informal setting.
Grow with Us - Gardening Series

Join us at Nene Nursery in Ferry Meadows for a 6-week block of Gardening or Craft sessions. A chance to learn skills and gain knowledge in a calm and informal setting.
Try our family groups for free!

Come along and try our Nature Tots and Wild Home Educator family groups at Ferry Meadows for free!

Mark Duckmanton

Chair of Trustees
Mark has spent over two decades as a Director across multiple businesses in unified communications, tech and digital services and in 2019 pivoted his career to the hospitality and environmental tech sector. With a passion for the environment, he brings a solid understanding of the application of best sustainability practice in parallel to the objectives of a commercially focused, growth ambitious business delivering the triple bottom line of People, Planet and Profit.
Matthew Bradbury

Chief Executive
Matthew has overseen the significant growth of the Trust. He is passionate about the environment and culture – and the benefits they provide for us all. He is of farming stock and is a Fellow of the Landscape Institute and has held senior roles with the Wildlife Trust, the Land Trust, the Parks Alliance and National Parks - and holds NED roles with National Literacy Trust, UCP, Metal, Natural Cambs, Living Sport, Pboro Cultural Alliance and Malcolm Bradbury Trust.
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
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.
Summer Nights

Join us for Summer Nights at Ferry Meadows - an exciting programme of open-air cinema and theatre!
Six Weeks of Summer

From Saturday 20 July, we have an exciting line-up of activities and events running daily throughout the six week school summer holidays. Find out what’s happening and when, with our Six Weeks of Summer guide.
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.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Festival programme