Planning your visit to the Rural Estate

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Park. Please be aware that the Rural Estate includes land for grazing livestock. In line with The Countryside Code our Rural Estate Park Code message to dog walkers is: Please be vigilant when crossing fields where livestock are present by giving them a wide berth. Dogs should be kept on a lead but released if chased. Please ensure you shut all gates behind you.

To find out where livestock may be present in Nene Park please contact us ahead of your visit.

Getting here

Please visit our Find us page for details of the different ways to get to the Rural Estate

Parking

There is limited parking connected to The Rural Estate.

The car park at Splash Lane in the village of Castor has a very uneven compacted stone surface and is prone to flooding. The access road to the car park is a very uneven narrow track with ditches either side. There are no designated accessible parking bays.

Ferry Meadows acts as a gateway to the Rural Estate at its eastern end using the Nene Way path. The nearest car park to this access point at Ferry Meadows is the coach car park, which is one of the permanent tarmac car parks with accessible parking bays. Parking charges apply all day, every day. Please visit our Parking page for details of charges. Please be aware that there is a height restriction barrier of 2.1 metres at the entrance and alligator teeth across the exit of Lakeside Road at Ferry Meadows. Oversized vehicles displaying a blue badge are permitted access to Ferry Meadows. For details of how to arrange access please visit our Parking pages or contact us in advance of your visit.

Park Code

For information on how to enjoy this area of Nene Park, please see our Rural Estate Park Code. We also have a text only version of the Rural Estate Park Code.

Nene Park Newsletter - Parklife

Our regular newsletter Parklife is available in standard, large print or audio formats. All are freely available in advance of your visit either electronically or by post. Please contact us with details of your requirements.

Latest

Music in the Park: Salvation Army Brass Band

Enjoy music in the Park on Sunday 23 June with the Salvation Army Brass Band. Simply come along to the Visitor Centre in Ferry Meadows, relax and enjoy!
Music in the Park: Salvation Army Brass Band

Enjoy music in the Park on Sunday 23 June with the Salvation Army Brass Band. Simply come along to the Visitor Centre in Ferry Meadows, relax and enjoy!
Nene Nursery Herb Distillation

Louise from Mentley Farm in Hertfordshire will be visiting us to demo the process of distilling herbs and we will have a range of herb themed activities to take part in!
Growing our family groups at Ferry Meadows

We're delighted to share that our popular monthly family groups are growing in May, and relocating to the dedicated Forest School site at Lynch Farm in Ferry Meadows. Moving our family groups to Lynch Farm will give even more local children the space to learn through exploring, play and hands-on experiences in the great outdoors, whilst most importantly, having lots of fun!

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.