Volunteer ranger

Responsibilities

Liaise with the Visitor Ranger
Provide information and assistance to Park visitors
Report incidents and damage
Report inappropriate behaviour to the Visitor Ranger
Carry out site wide patrols and checks
Tidy welcome areas

Please click here to make an enquiry

Latest

Climbing Wall

The team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out during the school holidays for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside Nene Outdoors. Are you brave enough to reach the top?
Ferry Meadows flies the Green Flag again

In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, Ferry Meadows is one of 2,127 parks celebrating success today.
Autumn Food Fair at Lakeside Farm Shop

Visit our autumn Food Fair at Lakeside Farm Shop to browse, sample produce and meet some of our local suppliers. Pick up a treat from our BBQ stand, using produce sourced from the Rural Estate, and collect your pumpkins ready for Halloween.
Lost World will reopen on 23rd October

Lost World, the exciting Amazon-themed soft play centre at Serpentine Green shopping centre will reopen on 23rd October, in time for October half term.

Longthorpe Tower: Guide Leader

In spring 2021, Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) came under local management of Nene Park Trust, with support from English Heritage. Through this role, volunteers will learn more about the fascinating medieval history of the tower and bring it to life for visitors. Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Longthorpe Tower: Conservation Housekeeper

In spring 2021, Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) came under local management of Nene Park Trust, with support from English Heritage. This role involves helping to protect and clean the heritage site, preserving the building and paintings for visitors. Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Farm Shop and Deli volunteer

Form part of our new team at our Farm Shop and Deli in Nene Park and help us give great customer service and sell top quality produce to our customers.
Conservation volunteers

Conservation volunteers help to improve the Park for both people and nature, undertaking practical conservation and maintenance tasks as part of a group. Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Woodcraft volunteers

To develop skills that will enable volunteers to produce wooden items to sell in the Visitor Centre. Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Firewood volunteers

A group of volunteers who chop, prepare and store wood from Nene Park wood stocks in order to sell it later as firewood. Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Hit squad

A smaller, dedicated team of conservation volunteers, who have access to Trust vehicles to carry out specialised maintenance tasks. Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Visitor Centre volunteer

Engage with Park visitors and help out in the Visitor Centre and Gift Shop.
Woodlands site support

Help maintain the Woodlands site in Castor, including the sports pitches and facilities. Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Wildlife survey volunteer

To undertake scientific surveys of various mammals, insects and birds. Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this 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.
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.