Parklife autumn 2022

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Page 2: Welcome and Food Fairs

Page 3: Sculpture Spotlight, a brew at Thorpe Meadows, Wildlife spotting, Local Favourite award and our New visitor survey

Page 4: Envioronmental Improvements

Page 5: Farming news, Park to Plate Lamb, Fox Play area closed and Update on the new car park.

Pages 6 & 7: Your Community Greenspace update

Page 8: New and existing volunteer roles

Page 9: Working with young people 'Not in Education or Employment' - NEETS

Page 10: Fundraising update

Page 11: Nene Park Art

Page 12: New activities at Nene Outdoors

Page 13: On Ya Bike project - and exciting plans for a Christmas ice rink!

Page 14: Autumn Events

Page 15: Walks and Talks and Art and Craft activities

Page 16: October Half Term events

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Buzzy Bees

Join us for some fun activities all about bees! We'll be finding all about this brilliant creatures, playing a bee game and finding out how we can help them.
Peterborough Memory Walk

Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of amazing people come together to remember, share and bring help and hope for those affected by dementia. Walk for those you love, for those you’ve lost and for those whose future you care about this autumn.
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 19th - 21st May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
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!

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
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 19th - 21st May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
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.
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.
Festival programme
Six Weeks of Summer at Nene Park

From Saturday 22 July, you'll find exciting activities and events running for the six weeks of school summer holidays in the Park! Find out what’s happening and when, with our Six Weeks of Summer guide.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Guide to Christmas at Ferry Meadows

Alongside our ice rink, Park visitors will find a mini Christmas market, vintage fun fair and free Christmas craft activities for children, with twinkling lights and festive garlands creating a wonderfully festive atmosphere. Click to find out more.