Where to stay

Camping at Nene Outdoors

Enjoy a night under canvas on the peaceful banks of Gunwade Lake. Our two campsites, The Glade and Lakeview, are ideal for families and offer visitors the choice of a pitch-only booking or bell tent hire.

Located in the heart of Ferry Meadows, both campsites have access to a number of facilities and are ideally situated to discover the beautiful surroundings of Nene Park, and to take advantage of all the exciting activities on offer at Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre, where campers can enjoy a 10% discount.

Prices:

Bell Tent hire £60 per night
Single pitch hire £25 per night

The campsites are also available for private hire for schools, small groups or family gatherings.

For more information or to make a booking, please click here, or contact us on 01733 234193 or by email at [email protected]

Caravan Club Site

Ferry Meadows is one of the Caravan Club's most popular sites. Open all year round, the site is located just off Ham Lane and only a few minutes' walk from the Visitor Centre.

For more details or to book visit the Caravan Club's website.

Hotels nearby

This selection of hotels are within a short distance of Nene Park.

Premier Inn, Orton Meadows

Dragonfly Hotel, Thorpe Meadows

Holiday Inn, Thorpe Wood

Marriott Hotel, Lynch Wood

Best Western Plus Orton Hall Hotel & Spa

Travelodge Peterborough Central

Latest

Flying Aces

The Peterborough Model Flying Club are holding their annual Flying Aces event on oak meadow. come and see the spectacle where pilots are judged for flight profile and realism by the Flight Judges.
Guided walk with a Ranger

Join one of our Rangers; Ian for a 6 mile walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding area.
Moth & Muffin Morning

Moths often lose out on attention compared to butterflies however they have their own beauty and come in a variety of colours shapes and sizes. Join some of Nene Park's Moth enthusiasts as we see how many different species we have around us and try to identify the different species. Participants must be 6yrs+, everyone attending needs to book a place.
Children's Willow Weaving Workshop

This is a children's taster workshop to introduce a younger generation to the wonderful world of willow. Join Martin from Rutland Willows as he takes you through the techniques you need to create a unique piece of work to take home.

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.
Find us

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

Information on the different car parks across Nene Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 13th - 15th May 2022, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a new, free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
Camping at Nene Outdoors

Book a bell tent or pitch-only camping trip to Nene Park! Our campsites are small but perfectly formed, located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, they 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
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.
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.
Festival line up

A summary of the line up of performances, music, art, workshops and community groups for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
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.