Week 6 - Monday 26 August to Sunday 1 September Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene Outdoors: Make a splash with our full range of Pay and Play activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6.30pm each day. Daily watersports activities include dragon and swan pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. Book your activities online to avoid the queues on busy days. Nene Outdoors Olympic Challenge: Celebrate a summer of sport at Nene Outdoors and join in our Olympic Challenge! Complete five different land or water activities throughout the Six Weeks of Summer for your chance to win an exclusive sailing or paddlesport taster session for six. Click here to find out more. Holiday Club at Nene Outdoors: Our Oak Adventurers holiday club for kids age 8-13 is packed full of exciting water and land-based activities. Click here to book your places. Take a boat trip: Take a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camp under the stars: Upgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure. Book a bell tent or a spot on our pitch-only campsite, located in the heart of Ferry Meadows. Click here to find out more. Complete a trail at Ferry Meadows: Pick up a Lifecycle of a Butterfly trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for just £1, answer the questions as you walk around the Park and return to the Visitor Centre to claim your flower seeds prize to grow at home. Find out more. Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Wildlife Boat Trip – 27 August Join us on a specially extended wildlife boat trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene. Our expert ranger will make sure you don’t miss a thing, and help you learn more about the wildlife you spot. This trip is suitable for age 12+, tickets are £15 each.Community Litter Pick - 27 August - Join our community litter pick to help us to keep the Park looking clean, green and tidy after the Bank Holiday weekend. Register anytime between 10am – 12pm outside the Visitor Centre, where you can grab a litter picker and rubbish bag. Climbing Wall – 29 August The climbing wall will be back at Nene Outdoors, with sessions running throughout the day. Great fun for both adults and children aged 4 and over, who will reach the top first? Sessions are £12 per person. Open Water Swimming - 29 August Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Longthorpe Tower Tours - 31 August & 1 September Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind.
Week 5 - Monday 19 August to Sunday 25 August Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene Outdoors: Make a splash with our full range of Pay and Play activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6.30pm each day. Daily watersports activities include dragon and swan pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. Book your activities online to avoid the queues on busy days. Nene Outdoors Olympic Challenge: Celebrate a summer of sport at Nene Outdoors and join in our Olympic Challenge! Complete five different land or water activities throughout the Six Weeks of Summer for your chance to win an exclusive sailing or paddlesport taster session for six. Click here to find out more. Holiday Club at Nene Outdoors: Our Oak Adventurers holiday club for kids age 8-13 is packed full of exciting water and land-based activities. Click here to book your places. Take a boat trip: Take a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camp under the stars: Upgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure. Book a bell tent or a spot on our pitch-only campsite, located in the heart of Ferry Meadows. Click here to find out more. Complete a trail at Ferry Meadows: Pick up a Lifecycle of a Butterfly trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for just £1, answer the questions as you walk around the Park and return to the Visitor Centre to claim your flower seeds prize to grow at home. Find out more. Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Youth RYA Sailing – Stage 3, 20 & 21 August This two-day course will teach you improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. By the end of the course you will be able to launch and sail a dinghy on all points of sail or around a triangle in moderate conditions. Suitable for 8-15 year olds, £190 each.Indoor Archery – 20 August 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. Pond Dipping - 20 August Come along to our FREE drop-in session at Lynch Lake between 12 and 3pm and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. This event is suitable for children aged 3 and over and is free to attend, however donations are always welcome!Owls and their Pellets - 21 August Follow a trail to learn more about the fascinating world of owls and the amazing things you can find by dissecting their pellets! Suitable for children aged 5 and over, it’s £5.50 per child.Bug Hunt at Thorpe Meadows - 22 August Follow our hunt round Thorpe Meadows to find the bugs that live here and see how many different species we can find. This event is suitable for children aged two and over and costs £5.50 per child. Open Water Swimming - 22 August Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Summer Nights Outdoor Cinema - 23 August Catch sing-along version of the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast (5pm) and timeless classic Pretty Woman (7.30pm) at our outdoor cinema. Summer Nights Outdoor Cinema - 24 August Enjoy musical comedy Trolls Band Together (5pm) and 80s vampire classic The Lost Boys (7.30pm) at our outdoor cinema. Longthorpe Tower Tours - 24 & 25 August Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Summer Nights Outdoor Cinema - 25 August Watch musical classic The Wizard of Oz (5pm) and Bollywood action thriller Pathaan (7.30pm). Please note Pathaan has Hindi audio with English subtitles.
Week 4 - Monday 12 to Sunday 18 August Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene Outdoors: Make a splash with our full range of Pay and Play activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6.30pm each day. Daily watersports activities include dragon and swan pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. Book your activities online to avoid the queues on busy days.Nene Outdoors Olympic Challenge: Celebrate a summer of sport at Nene Outdoors and join in our Olympic Challenge! Complete five different land or water activities throughout the Six Weeks of Summer for your chance to win an exclusive sailing or paddlesport taster session for six. Click here to find out more. Holiday Club at Nene Outdoors: Our Oak Adventurers holiday club for kids age 8-13 is packed full of exciting water and land-based activities. Click here to book your places. Take a boat trip: Take a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camp under the stars: Upgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure. Book a bell tent or a spot on our pitch-only campsite, located in the heart of Ferry Meadows. Click here to find out more. Complete a trail at Ferry Meadows: Pick up a cloud-themed trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for just £1, answer the questions as you walk around the Park and return to the Visitor Centre to claim your flower seeds prize to grow at home. Find out more. Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Peterborough Arch Creative Workshop - 12 August Join us at the Visitor Centre for a free drop in arts and craft workshop inspired by Peterborough Arch sculpture. Suitable for all ages, open from 11am to 1pm. Pond Dipping - 14 August Come along to our FREE drop-in session at Lynch Lake between 12 and 3pm and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. This event is suitable for children aged 3 and over and is free to attend, however donations are always welcome! Pollinator Ponder and Wildlife Wander - 15 August Spot the many butterflies, bees and wildflower species on walk round the Park with education officer Alex. We’ll look at how they work together in the world of pollination, and use the Big Butterfly Count sheets to help you to identify what you see. Suitable for age 10 and over, it’s £5.50 per person. Family Wildlife Boat Trip – 15 August Join us for a special wildlife boat trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene, just for families! Our expert ranger will make sure you don’t miss a thing with our free spotter sheets, and will help you learn more about the wildlife you spot. Suitable for age 5+, tickets are £15 each. Climbing Wall – 15 August The climbing wall will be back at Nene Outdoors, with sessions running throughout the day. Great fun for both adults and children aged 4 and over, who will reach the top first? Sessions are £12 per person. Kumihimo Bracelets – 15 August Learn the ancient Japanese technique of Kumihimo and make your own beautifully intricate Kumihimo bracelet. Suitable for age 16 and over, it’s £18 each. Open Water Swimming - 15 August Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Summer Nights Open-Air Theatre - 15 August Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents the much-loved literary classic Pride & Prejudice at our outdoor theatre. Birdwatching for Families - 16 August Discover the remarkable birds that fly, feed and roost in Ferry Meadows. We'll show you how to identify the birds we spot and give you lots of handy tips on using binoculars. Suitable for age 5 and over, it’s £5.50 per child and £2.50 for accompanying adults. Foodie Fridays – 16 August Bring all your friends and family to Ferry Meadows for an evening of live music and fantastic food from the finest local street food vendors! 5pm – 9pm. Summer Nights Outdoor Cinema - 16 August Catch blockbuster Barbie (5pm) and biopic Bob Marley One Love (7.30pm) at our outdoor cinema. Kokedama Making & Harvest Festival - 17 August Find out how to make Japanese Kokedamas and join in our Fruit & Vegetable Celebration at Nene Nursery. This is a free drop in session, so no need to book, and is suitable for families and visitors of all ages! Summer Nights Outdoor Cinema - 17 August Gateway Film Festival take over the outdoor cinema with two free screenings! Watch Disney classic Tangled (5pm) and concert film Stop Making Noise (7.30pm). Please note Tangled is now sold out. Longthorpe Tower Tours - 17 & 18 August Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Summer Nights Open-Air Theatre - 18 August Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents coming-of-age literary classic Little Women at our outdoor theatre.
Week 3 - Monday 5 to Sunday 11 August Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene Outdoors: Make a splash with our full range of Pay and Play activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6.30pm each day. Daily watersports activities include dragon and swan pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. Book your activities online to avoid the queues on busy days. Nene Outdoors Olympic Challenge: Celebrate a summer of sport at Nene Outdoors and join in our Olympic Challenge! Complete five different land or water activities throughout the Six Weeks of Summer for your chance to win an exclusive sailing or paddlesport taster session for six. Click here to find out more. Holiday Club at Nene Outdoors: Our Oak Adventurers holiday club for kids age 8-13 is packed full of exciting water and land-based activities. Click here to book your places. Take a boat trip: Take a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camp under the stars: Upgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure. Book a bell tent or a spot on our pitch-only campsite, located in the heart of Ferry Meadows. Click here to find out more. Complete a trail at Ferry Meadows: Pick up a cloud-themed trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for just £1, answer the questions as you walk around the Park and return to the Visitor Centre to claim your flower seeds prize to grow at home. Find out more. Pop-Up Fun Park: Join in the excitement at our Pop-Up Fun Park! Organised by our friends from the Ferry Meadows Miniature Railway, this summer fun zone will be packed with fairground attractions, bouncy inflatables and carnival games, open daily until 11 August from 11am to 5pm. Click here to find out more.Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Acorn Explorers Holiday Club - 5 to 9 August: 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 safe and supportive environment. This event is now sold out! Youth RYA Sailing – Stage 1, 5 & 6 August This two-day course takes you through the basics of dinghy sailing, getting you to a standard where you are able to enjoy the freedom of sailing. Suitable for 8-15 year olds, £190 each. Bug Hunt at Thorpe Meadows - 7 August Follow our hunt round Thorpe Meadows to find the bugs that live here and see how many different species we can find. This event is suitable for children aged two and over and costs £5.50 per child. Indoor Archery – 8 August 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. Open Water Swimming - 8 August Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Peterborough Arch Creative Workshop - 8 August Join us at the Visitor Centre for a free drop in arts and craft workshop inspired by Peterborough Arch sculpture. Suitable for all ages, open from 10am to 2pm. Paper Making with Petals & Brassica Planting - 10 August Join us to make paper from petals grown at Nene Nursery and plant some Brassicas to take home. This is a free drop in session, so no need to book, and is suitable for families and visitors of all ages! Longthorpe Tower Tours - 10 & 11 August Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind.
Week 2 - Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene Outdoors: Make a splash with our full range of Pay and Play activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6.30pm each day. Daily watersports activities include dragon and swan pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. Book your activities online to avoid the queues on busy days. Nene Outdoors Olympic Challenge: Celebrate a summer of sport at Nene Outdoors and join in our Olympic Challenge! Complete five different land or water activities throughout the Six Weeks of Summer for your chance to win an exclusive sailing or paddlesport taster session for six. Click here to find out more. Holiday Club at Nene Outdoors: Our Oak Adventurers holiday club for kids age 8-13 is packed full of exciting water and land-based activities. Click here to book your places. Take a boat trip: Take a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camp under the stars: Upgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure. Book a bell tent or a spot on our pitch-only campsite, located in the heart of Ferry Meadows. Click here to find out more. Complete a trail at Ferry Meadows: Pick up an Animal Olympics trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for just £1, answer the questions as you walk around the Park and return to the Visitor Centre to claim your flower seeds prize to grow at home. Find out more. Pop-Up Fun Park: Join in the excitement at our Pop-Up Fun Park! Organised by our friends from the Ferry Meadows Miniature Railway, this summer fun zone will be packed with fairground attractions, bouncy inflatables and carnival games, open daily until 11 August from 11am to 5pm. Click here to find out more.Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Community Litter Pick - 30 July Join our community litter pick to celebrate Love Parks Week and help us to keep the Park looking clean, green and tidy this summer! Register anytime between 10.30am – 12.30pm outside the Visitor Centre, where you can grab a litter picker and rubbish bag. Climbing Wall – 30 July The climbing wall will be back at Nene Outdoors, with sessions running throughout the day. Great fun for both adults and children aged 4 and over, who will reach the top first? Sessions are £12 per person. Wildlife Boat Trip – 30 July Join us on a specially extended wildlife boat trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene. Our expert ranger will make sure you don’t miss a thing, and help you learn more about the wildlife you spot. This trip is suitable for age 12+, tickets are £15 each. Pollinator Ponder and Wildlife Wander - 30 July Spot the many butterflies, bees and wildflower species on walk round the Park with education officer Alex. We’ll look at how they work together in the world of pollination, and use the Big Butterfly Count sheets to help you to identify what you see. Suitable for age 10 and over, it’s £5.50 per person. Pond Dipping - 1 August Come along to our FREE drop-in session at Lynch Lake between 12 and 3pm and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. This event is suitable for children aged 3 and over and is free to attend, however donations are always welcome! Open Water Swimming - 1 August Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Foodie Fridays – 2 August Bring all your friends and family to Ferry Meadows for an evening of live music and fantastic food from the finest local street food vendors! 5pm – 9pm. Buzzy Bees - 3 August Fun interactive activities all about bees! We'll be finding out everything there is to know about these brilliant creatures, how we can help save them and playing bee-themed games. This workshop is suitable for age 5+ and costs £5.50 to attend. Living History Day at Longthorpe Tower – 3 August The Whittlebury family resided at Longthorpe Tower in 1471 during a time of turmoil. The Wars of the Roses is underway and King Edward IV is launching a bid to get his throne back from the Lancastrians. Which side will Robert Whittlebury choose? Join costumed interpreters from the Medieval Sokemen to explore life in the 15th century. Suitable for all ages, tickets are £10 each. Longthorpe Tower Tours - 4 August Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind.
Week 1 - Saturday 20 July to Sunday 28 July Expand Activities on every day Watersports at Nene Outdoors: Make a splash with our full range of Pay and Play activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6.30pm each day. Daily watersports activities include dragon and swan pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. Book your activities online to avoid the queues on busy days. Nene Outdoors Olympic Challenge: Celebrate a summer of sport at Nene Outdoors and join in our Olympic Challenge! Complete five different land or water activities throughout the Six Weeks of Summer for your chance to win an exclusive sailing or paddlesport taster session for six. Click here to find out more. Holiday Club at Nene Outdoors: Our Oak Adventurers holiday club for kids age 8-13 is packed full of exciting water and land-based activities. Click here to book your places. Take a boat trip: Take a relaxing trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene and enjoy unique views and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Book your tickets now. Camp under the stars: Upgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure. Book a bell tent or a spot on our pitch-only campsite, located in the heart of Ferry Meadows. Click here to find out more. Complete a trail at Ferry Meadows: Pick up an Animal Olympics trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for just £1, answer the questions as you walk around the Park and return to the Visitor Centre to claim your flower seeds prize to grow at home. Find out more. Ride the Ferry Meadows RailwaySit back and enjoy the ride! Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting. Events by date Indoor Archery – 23 July 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. Youth RYA Sailing – Stage 1, 22 & 23 July This two-day course takes you through the basics of dinghy sailing, getting you to a standard where you are able to enjoy the freedom of sailing. Suitable for 8-15 year olds, £190 each. Pond Dipping - 24 July Come along to our FREE drop-in session at Lynch Lake between 12 and 3pm and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. This event is suitable for children aged 3 and over and is free to attend, however donations are always welcome! Treasure Hunt – 25 July Explore Ferry Meadows using your super sleuthing skills to work out where the treasure is hidden. Suitable for children aged 4-7, it’s £5.50 per child. Orienteering Challenge – 25 July Learn essential skills to follow directions and find your way around a real orienteering route! Who will be the first to visit all the points? Suitable for children aged 8-13, it’s £5.50 per child. Open Water Swimming - 25 July Come along and swim the 400m course on Gunwade Lake in these friendly sessions for all abilities. Register with NOWCA and get your first swim session free. Big Butterfly Count – 26 July Take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count. Join ranger Sophie on a walk to spot some of the butterfly species that flutter through Ferry Meadows, using the Big Butterfly Count sheets to help you to identify what you see. Suitable for age 8 and over, it’s free to attend. Children’s Fused Glass Art Workshop – 26 July Join June from Semperart to make your very own unique sun-catcher from coloured glass. Suitable for ages 7-12, it’s £15 per child. Teens Fused Glass Art Workshop – 26 July Join June from Semperart to learn all about fused glass art, then design and make your very own unique sun-catcher from coloured glass. Suitable for ages 13-17, it’s £20 each. Origami Flower Making & Soap Mixing - 27 July Come along to see Nene Nursery all in leaf and bloom and try your hand at Soap Mixing and making Origami Flowers. This is a free drop in session, so no need to book, and is suitable for families and visitors of all ages! Pop-Up Fun Park - 27 July & 28 July Join in the excitement at our Pop-Up Fun Park! Organised by our friends from the Ferry Meadows Miniature Railway, this summer fun zone will be packed with fairground attractions, bouncy inflatables and carnival games, open daily from 11am to 5pm.Longthorpe Tower Tours - 27 & 28 July Discover the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind.