Parties

Party in the Park

Celebrate your birthday or special occasion in a beautiful and unique location! Nene Park provides a stunning backdrop to make your party an unforgettable event.

Lakeside Meeting Room provides the ideal venue for family events and special occasions for up to 50 guests, with stunning views over Gunwade Lake and access to a private decked veranda overlooking the water. A variety of catering packages are available through our onsite catering partner, and our team can provide exciting and adventurous outdoor activities to make your event even more spectacular.

Children's birthday parties

three children in a shelter made from sticks in a wood Our Wild Parties are run by the Nene Outdoors team and offer a variety of group activities that are perfect for birthday parties for children aged 5 years and over. Choose from our list of adventurous activities, try something new, have fun and learn new skills along the way!

Parties last for one and a half hours and include one or two activities, depending on your activity preference. The majority of our activities are aimed at age 8 and over, however a small number of land-based activities are suitable for a younger audience of 5 years plus. Printable invitations are provided.

Room hire is available at either the Discovery Den or at our Outdoor Classroom. Catering can be provided or you are welcome to bring your own.

All activities take place outdoors so please ensure your guests are suitably dressed. At least one adult is required to stay with party guests throughout the party session and will remain entirely responsible for the guests.

Our activities

three children wearing natural art masks

Nature & Art
(suitable for 5 years +)

group of young people learning to sail on a lake shore

Watersport Adventure
(suitable for 8 years +)

young girl on an outdoor climbing wall

Land Adventure
(suitable for 8 years +)

Bug hunting, kite making, natural art, pond dipping, treasure hunt

Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, raft building, windsurfing

Archery, bushcraft shelter, bushcraft fires and cooking, bushcraft tool use, climbing, mountain biking, night line, orienteering, power kiting, pioneering, problem solving

Our birthday parties cost £14 per child, for party activities running for one and a half hours or longer, with a minimum booking fee of £168.

Please click here to make an enquiry.

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New parking charges at Orton Mere and Thorpe Wood

From the week commencing 5th July 2021, Nene Park Trust will be introducing a new parking charge system at the Orton Mere and Thorpe Wood car parks.
Lakeside Play area closed from today

Lakeside Play area is closed from today so please use alternative play areas, picnic and BBQ spots.
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Corporate experiences

Our flexible 'pick and mix' booking process allows corporate groups and organisations to tailor their time in the Park, selecting the room hire, catering and activity options that match their requirements, desired outcomes and budget.
Groups

Nene Outdoors offers a variety of group activities that are perfect for birthday parties, family & friend get togethers, stag and hen dos and corporate team building.
Campsite

Our campsites are small but perfectly formed! Located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, The Glade and Lakeview have stunning views across the water and are discreetly tucked away from the bustle of the rest of the Park.
Corporate volunteering

Our corporate volunteering programme gives organisations the chance to give something back to the community by helping rangers carry out practical conservation tasks.
Plan your event

Nene Park plays host to a wide range of community and charity events, thanks to its size, location and suitability for a variety of activities.

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 in person at the Nene Outdoors reception, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
Campsite

Our campsites are small but perfectly formed! Located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, The Glade and Lakeview 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
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.
Parking app

Information on how you can pay for your parking at Ferry Meadows and Orton Meadows car parks through the S-Park app on your smart phone.
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.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
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.
Book a staycation at Nene Park

Introducing our campsites on the shores of Gunwade Lake including our new Bell tents for hire. Find out more about the facilities and how to book - and about a competition to win a night in a bell tent!