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Holiday Clubs

Get ready for action-packed adventures at Ferry Meadows during the school breaks with our multi-activity holiday clubs in Peterborough!

For children aged 8-13, the Oak Adventurers Holiday Club at Nene Outdoors is full of water and land adventures. Younger explorers, aged 5–8, can enjoy hands-on nature activities and creative outdoor fun at the Acorn Explorers Club at Lynch Farm. Keep reading to discover more and reserve your child’s places.

Oak Adventurers

Based at Nene Outdoors Watersports & Activity Centre, the Oak Adventurers Holiday Club is the perfect place for kids to try new challenges and have fun. From kayaking and paddleboarding to climbing and bushcraft, there’s a wide range of water and land activities for every young adventurer to enjoy.

  • For children aged 8-13
  • Drop off between 8.30am – 9am
  • Pick up between 4.45pm – 5.15pm
  • Early pick up at 3.30pm by arrangement
  • Cost £45 per day, or book a full week for £180 and save 20%
  • Land activities include archery, pioneering, climbing wall, bushcraft, power kiting and more
  • Water activities include sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, raft building and more 

Sample Programme

  • 9am – 9.30am – Icebreaker Challenge
  • 9.30am – 12.30pm – Land Activities
  • 12.30pm – 1.30pm – Lunch Break (please bring a packed lunch)
  • 1.30pm – 4.30pm – Water Activities
  • 4.45pm – 5.15pm – Indoor Games & Activities 

2026 Dates

  • Easter: 30 March – 2 April & 7 – 10 April
  • May Half Term: 26 – 29 May
  • Summer Holiday (20 July-28 August): All weekdays excluding the Bank Holiday
  • October Half Term: 26 – 30 October.
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Acorn Explorers

Based at Lynch Farm in Ferry Meadows, the Acorn Explorers Holiday Club is full of nature-based activities and creative outdoor fun. It’s a wonderful way for younger children to explore the great outdoors in a safe, supportive and playful environment.

  • For children age 5* – 8
  • Drop off at 8.30am
  • Pick up at 3.30pm
  • Cost £40 per day, or book a full week for £160 and save 20%
  • Each day will have a different theme, from superheroes to survival. Activities include den making, campfire cooking, scavenger and treasure hunts, wildlife trails, sucker archery, arts and crafts and lots more!

*To join Acorn Explorers Holiday Club, children need to be in Year One or above and must have turned five before 1st September 2025, in line with our Ofsted guidelines. 

Sample Programme

  • 8.30am – 9.00am – Arrivals, Icebreaker Games
  • 9.00am – 12.00pm – Themed Activities
  • 12.00pm – 1.00pm – Lunch Break (please bring a packed lunch)
  • 1.00pm – 3.00pm – Themed Activities
  • 3.00pm – 3.30pm – Games & Pick Up 

2026 Dates

  • Easter: 30 March – 2 April
  • May Half Term: 26 – 29 May
  • Summer Holidays: 3 – 7 August & 10 – 14 August
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Watersports & Activities

Get ready for adventure at Nene Outdoors Watersports & Activity Centre in Ferry Meadows! From exciting watersports on Gunwade Lake to action-packed land activities, there’s something for everyone.

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Walks and Trails

Woodlands, meadows, lakes, the River Nene and miles of paths and trails make Nene Park a lovely place to walk. Find out more about different routes you can explore.

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Camping

Enjoy a relaxing night under canvas on the peaceful shores of Gunwade Lake in Peterborough. Our two family-friendly campsites, The Glade and Lakeview, offer the choice of cosy bell tent stays or pitch-only camping.

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