Self-led visits

Nene Outdoors logo At Nene Park, we like nothing better than to see the Park being enjoyed by as many people as possible. With its range of habitats including woodland, meadow and wetland, Ferry Meadows Country Park makes an inspirational outdoor classroom for the imaginative teacher!

For teachers who want to lead their own visit to Ferry Meadows without booking on to one of our courses we have developed a Teachers Information Pack. The information provided in this pack is intended to help you plan your visit to ensure the very best experience for yourself and your pupils.

While we welcome visits from school groups at any time of year we ask that you read the information carefully and contact us in advance of your visit so that we can ensure that your activities are not affected by other events taking place in the Park. You will find a form to notify us of your planned visit at the back of the pack. Entry to the Park is free and parking is free to school groups who notify us of their visit in advance.

Teacher in a Trolley!

These new resource packs available for self-led school visits contain everything you need to hold an informative, interactive and immersive learning experience in the Park with your pupils.

We currently have three packs available to hire at £35 for one pack, or £50 for two packs.

Natural Art Pack
Plant Pack
Animal Pack

Each pack contains:

Natural Art Pack	Plant Pack	Animal Pack
Self-led school visit information pack Activity Guidelines Recommended locations map Colours in nature sheets Green man templates Andy Goldsworthy pictures Natural mobile example pictures 7 clipboards 6 pencil cases (with pencils, colours and a sharpener) Plenary pack (to take back to school with you)	Self-led school visit information pack Activity Guidelines Recommended locations map Plant ID keys Plant recording sheets Tree ID key Tree recording sheets Parts of plants sheet 7 clipboards 6 pencil cases (with pencils, colours and a sharpener) Plenary pack (to take back to school with you)	Self-led school visit information pack Activity Guidelines Recommended locations map 6 spotter walk worksheets 6 Animal ID sheets Example pictures of animals' homes to build List of animals’ home names 6 small trays containing: 1x bug pot, 1x spoon, 1x paint brush, 1x magnifying glass, 1x bug ID sheet 7 clipboards 6 pencil cases (with 2 pencils and a sharpener) Plenary pack (to take back to school with you)

To hire a trolley, simply click here to send an enquiry. On the day, come and pick it up and wheel it into the Park for a fun learning experience!

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New signs and maps improve a visit to the Rural Estate

Thanks to funding from LEADER and the hard work of our Park Management and Development teams, new signage has now been installed at key positions on the Nene Park Rural Estate to improve the visitor experience in this area.
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Cross Keys Homes (CKH) and Nene Park Trust are teaming up to give local young people the once in a lifetime opportunity to gain work experience as a Park Ranger at Ferry Meadows.

Environmental education

From the Discovery Den Education Centre at Ferry Meadows, we offer a range of environmental educational activities designed to tie in with national curriculum requirements at all levels.
Outdoor adventurous activities

From our base at Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre we can offer a wide range of adventure activities. Our qualified staff will discuss your learning outcomes with you and advise on selecting a range of activities to meet your learning needs and the needs of your pupils.
Forest school

The Education Team at Nene Park Trust are very excited to be able to offer a variety of outdoor learning opportunities through our dedicated Forest School site based at Ferry Meadows.
Outreach

If you struggle for transport why not get us to come to you? We are able to bring a selection of outreach activities to your school such as bushcraft, problem solving, climbing and archery.
Useful documents

For more information about the booking process or what to expect from your visit please download our useful documents.

Volunteer Officer

An opportunity to support the day-to-day organisation and continued development of the successful Nene Park Volunteer Programme. This is a paid role.
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.
Senior Instructor (Water)

An opportunity to deliver a range of high-quality watersports and land-based adventurous activities, with particular responsibility for watersports delivery.
New signs and maps improve a visit to the Rural Estate

Thanks to funding from LEADER and the hard work of our Park Management and Development teams, new signage has now been installed at key positions on the Nene Park Rural Estate to improve the visitor experience in this area.
Autumn 2020 Parklife is out now!

Read our quarterly newsletter with updates on what's been happening in the Park over the summer and the exciting developments coming up over the next few months.
Teaming up with CKH to give young people work experience

Cross Keys Homes (CKH) and Nene Park Trust are teaming up to give local young people the once in a lifetime opportunity to gain work experience as a Park Ranger at Ferry Meadows.
Nene Park Update - 10 September

Due to an increase in Covid-19 cases nationally, the Government have issued new guidance which comes into force on Monday 14 September.
Art in the Park - 42Words

42WORDS will see 10 local artists create 42 artworks in a variety of artforms to be installed in the Park in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
Fish

You can fish all year round in some areas of Ferry Meadows.
Meeting Magical Mammals

Join a ranger for a virtual short walk from the comfort of your own home discovering the small mammals that live in the park We will hopefully get to see Voles, Mice and Shrews as well as talk about their habitat, diet and identifying features.

Teacher in a Trolley!

Natural Art Pack

Plant Pack

Animal Pack

Natural Art Pack

Plant Pack

Animal Pack