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Wellbeing Wander

We host a gentle walk around Ferry Meadows or the wider Nene Park twice a month on Mondays and Wednesdays 10.30am-12pm. Come along and join one of our Nene Park staff or volunteers. It's free to come along and there's no need to book.
New Gardening and Crafts at Nene Nursery

Sign up for our new FREE 6-week blocks of Gardening or Craft sessions at our wonderful Nene Nursery.
Badger Play closed Mon 9th - Fri 13th September

Badger Play is having some essential maintenance work this week and so will be closed to the public. It should be open again for play on Saturday 14th September.
August 2024 Wildlife Update

Ranger Sophie recaps all of the wildlife spots in the Park this month.

Things to do

There are so many things to do in and around Nene Park. From walking and cycling to bird watching and fishing, there's something for everyone here.
Find us

Find the different areas of Nene Park using these maps and directions.
Parking

Information on the different car parks across Nene Park.
Dogs at Nene Park

Nene Park is the perfect destination to treat your dog to a great day out.
Park Accessibility

Find out how Nene Park caters for specific accessibility needs with accessible toilets and changing room, mobility scooters on loan and more.
Shops & Visitor Centre

Ideally situated in Ferry Meadows, you'll find our Visitor Centre, Gift & Farm Shop and the Nene Outdoors store. You can also shop online! Discover more about the exciting products and ranges you can expect to find in each location.
Sustainable travel to Nene Park

Sustainable transport refers to any means of ‘green’ transportation that has very minimal impact on the environment, whilst still supporting the mobility needs of the community. Find out which green travel options are the best way for you to visit Nene Park.
Where to eat

There are two cafés in Ferry Meadows and other places to eat near our other areas of the Park. Find out more here.
Where to stay

There are plenty of options for places to stay close to Nene Park so that you can make your visit more than just a day trip.
Activities not permitted

Some activities are not permitted in the Park due to the risk and potential nuisance they may cause to other visitors and wildlife. Find out more by clicking on the link above.

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
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.
Summer Nights

Join us for Summer Nights at Ferry Meadows - an exciting programme of open-air cinema and theatre!
Six Weeks of Summer

From Saturday 20 July, we have an exciting line-up of activities and events running daily throughout the six week school summer holidays. Find out what’s happening and when, with our Six Weeks of Summer guide.
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.
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 18th-19th May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-friendly festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything we love about our fantastic city.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Festival programme