Pay and Play hire

Boat hire is available at Tuesday - Sunday from 10am at weekends, 11am weekdays until 5pm (last hire 4:30pm)

Suitable for: all ages - age restrictions of 8yrs+ apply for children in a boat on their own and other restrictions may apply depending on weather / wind conditions.

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Guided Walk - Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail

Join our Arts Officer, for a gentle walk and talk around Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail exploring the 12 artworks and enjoying the landscape around the rowing lake.
Guided Walk - Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail

Join our Arts Officer, for a gentle walk and talk around Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail exploring the 12 artworks and enjoying the landscape around the rowing lake.
Events Officer

Joining the Events Team who deliver an exciting and ambitious programme of cultural, sporting, educational and community events that promote the Park’s unique heritage.
Summer Nights

Join us for Summer Nights at Ferry Meadows - an exciting open-air programme of film, music and theatre!

Guided Walk - Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail

Join our Arts Officer, for a gentle walk and talk around Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail exploring the 12 artworks and enjoying the landscape around the rowing lake.
Guided Walk - Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail

Join our Arts Officer, for a gentle walk and talk around Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail exploring the 12 artworks and enjoying the landscape around the rowing lake.
Wild Home Educator Sessions (5 - 11 year olds)

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme.
Nature Tots (Minibeasts)

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors.
Nature Tots (Minibeasts)

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors.
Wild Home Educator Sessions (5-11 Year olds)

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running outdoor learning sessions every month for home schooled children. Each session will have curriculum and nature focused activities, with each month having a different theme.
Wild Home Educator Sessions -11yrs+

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running Forest School sessions every 2 weeks for home schooled children. Each session will have Forest School and nature focused activities, with new activities every 2 weeks.
Wild Home Educator Sessions -11yrs+

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running Forest School sessions every 2 weeks for home schooled children. Each session will have Forest School and nature focused activities, with new activities every 2 weeks.
Wild Home Educator Sessions -11yrs+

Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running Forest School sessions every 2 weeks for home schooled children. Each session will have Forest School and nature focused activities, with new activities every 2 weeks.
Nature Tots (Nature Pirates)

A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors.

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 two consecutive time slots, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
Parking charges at Ferry Meadows
Peterborough Celebrates Festival

Taking place in Ferry Meadows across the weekend of 19th - 21st May, the Peterborough Celebrates Festival is a free to attend, family-orientated festival that will bring communities together and celebrate everything that defines our fantastic city.
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.
Festival programme
Six Weeks of Summer at Nene Park

From Saturday 22 July, you'll find 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.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Guide to Christmas at Ferry Meadows

Alongside our ice rink, Park visitors will find a mini Christmas market, vintage fun fair and free Christmas craft activities for children, with twinkling lights and festive garlands creating a wonderfully festive atmosphere. Click to find out more.