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.

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

1 April to 1 November: Open every day: 10am – 5pm

2 November to 31 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.


Sweet William Welcome to the charming world of Sweet William. British designed gifts and homewares inspired by founder Emma Wood’s beloved four-legged friend.	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

42Words artwork exhibition

Come and discover our 42Words pop-up art exhibition which is on display in four locations across Nene Park - Ferry Meadows, Bluebell Wood, Thorpe Meadows and Woodston Reach.
Celebration Leaves arrive in the Park

The Fundraising Team at Nene Park Trust are excited to announce a new initiative for our visitors – Celebration Leaves; a way of holding onto a memory in the Park and sharing it with others, while also helping to support the work of the Trust.
Autumn Festival

This October half-term, the Nene Park Autumn Festival returns to bring an exciting number of activities and events for all the family to enjoy.
Why I wanted to be a Park Ranger

21/09/20 Greg Higby, Park Manager tells us what made him want to be a Park Ranger from an early age.

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. There’s no need to book – simply turn up, 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 cruise around Overton Lake in our new electrically-powered pleasure boat.
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.
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.
Archery

Learn a new skill at our new monthly Pay and Play Archery sessions!
Climbing

Our two mobile climbing walls are regularly up at Nene Outdoors and are also available to hire for your own event!
Children's activity resources

Downloadable activity resources and spotter sheets that you can take with you to the Park.
Walk your dog

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

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.
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.
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.
Parking charges at Ferry Meadows
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
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. There’s no need to book – simply turn up, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
Where are the pay stations?
Visitor Centre & Gift Shop

Our Visitor Centre & Gift Shop in Ferry Meadows has a wealth of visitor information as well as gifts and local products to buy.
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.
Why I wanted to be a Park Ranger

21/09/20 Greg Higby, Park Manager tells us what made him want to be a Park Ranger from an early age.