Visitor Centre & Gift Shop

Our friendly staff in the Visitor Centre & Gift Shop can provide you with all the information you need to make the most of your visit.

As well as our extensive information on the Park and things to do in the local area, our gift shop is home to a range of exclusive gifts, treats for the home and souvenirs as well as games, toys and everything you could need for a great day out. All proceeds from purchases in our shop go towards the maintenance of our beautiful Park.

Prefer to shop online? Browse our online shop here.

Whether you are a regular or a first time visitor there will always be something new for you to discover, whether it be upcoming events, new gift shop products or just some ideas on a different part of the Park to discover or wildlife to look out for.

Opening hours

28 March to 31 October: Open every day: 10am – 5pm

1 November to 27 March: Open every day: 10am – 4pm

Supplier spotlight

Here are just a few of the exciting and unique suppliers we are proud to stock in our gift shop.


Inside Out Toys Inside Out Toys are an eco-company based in Milton Keynes and specialise in wooden and recycled toys and games. The range is all made from FSC Wood or Sugar Cane.	Cosy Cottage Soap Cosy Cottage Soap is an ethical skincare company based in Malton, Yorkshire. They offer a range of palm oil and plastic-free soap and skincare.	eco Living ecoLiving is a distributor for high-quality sustainable products. All products are manufactured responsibly and are plastic-free and vegan friendly.

Milly Green A British eco-range of homeware products that minimise environmental impact, use the most sustainable and environmentally friendly materials and give back to sustainable initiatives around the world.	Handmade Norfolk Soaps A family business celebrating over 20 years of making natural and ethical products. No palm oil, no artificial colourants, no plastic, no preservatives, no artificial scent, vegan friendly.	Pooch's Traditional Bakers of Hand Made Dog Treats based in Norfolk. Produce and packaging is locally sourced and eco-friendly.

Latest

FAQs for new café at Thorpe Meadows

Frequently Asked questions about the proposed new café for Thorpe Meadows.
Hungry Little Minds

Hungry Little Minds and Peterborough Reads return to the Park with gifting stand at Ferry Meadows, There will be an activity to take part in and all children who enter will receive a FREE goodie bag and book to take home to get reading over the Christmas period!
New café for Thorpe Meadows

We want to improve the experience for visitors at Thorpe Meadows. With this in mind we are looking at providing a café with small play area and toilet facilities adjacent to the car park.
Funding confirmed to March 2025 for Peterborough Presents

Community arts organisation Peterborough Presents is delighted to announce that they have secured additional funding from Arts Council England, allowing them to continue working with communities and creatives across the city until March 2025.

Hungry Little Minds

Hungry Little Minds and Peterborough Reads return to the Park with gifting stand at Ferry Meadows, There will be an activity to take part in and all children who enter will receive a FREE goodie bag and book to take home to get reading over the Christmas period!
Lakeside Farm Shop

Lakeside Farm Shop stocks an exciting range of locally grown and sourced produce from the Park’s very own farm partners as well as suppliers from across the region and is ideally located at Lakeside in Ferry Meadows, next to the Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre.
Walks and trails

There are lots of different walks and trails of different lengths to discover across Nene Park.
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.
Cycle Hire

Nene Outdoors offers a cycle hire service in the Park during their normal opening hours. Choose from mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, children’s bikes, child seats and trailers or why not try out a tandem or even an electric bike!
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.
Ride the Ferry Meadows Railway

All aboard the Ferry Meadows Railway! Sit back and enjoy the ride as you pass through meadows while taking in views of Overton and Lynch Lake.
Longthorpe Tower

Visit the early 14th-century fortified tower at Longthorpe, which has been named as one of the 100 most important historic sites in Britain due to its impressive set of vivid mid-14th-century wall paintings.
Peterborough Sculpture Collection

Peterborough Sculpture Collection is an exciting and significant collection of artworks which are on permanent public display across the City with many at Thorpe Meadows or Ferry Meadows.

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
Six Weeks of Summer in the Park

From Friday 23 July, look out for some 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.
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.
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.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
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.