Group of park rangers using traditional hedge laying methods to fix a fence in Ferry Meadows

Hedges, Hedges and more Hedges…

Conservation Ranger Jamie shares how traditional hedge laying at Ferry Meadows is restoring habitats, supporting wildlife, and improving landscape resilience across Nene Park.

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A family walking through a woodland following an easter trail

Easter Adventures

Hop into an action-packed Easter at Ferry Meadows! From 28 March to 12 April, get ready for a fantastic line-up of outdoor adventures, wildlife workshops, holiday clubs and our egg-citing Easter Adventure Trail.

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A beautiful display of yellow Winter aconite flowers growing in a country park

February 2026 Wildlife Update

Spring is definitely springing – the blossom is coming out, sky is blue (ish), daffodils are almost blooming and it’s no longer dark when coming to and from work!

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Drone view of Norman Cross fields with motorway to the left

Historic England funds purchase of additional land at Norman Cross

We're pleased to share that Historic England has awarded grant funding of £52,500 for the purchase of additional land at Norman Cross, the historic prisoner of war depot near Peterborough.

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Colourful stilt walkers at a festival

We’re supporting the bid for Peterborough: City of Culture 2029

We're thrilled to be supporting the Peterborough City of Culture 2029 bid led by Peterborough City Council, Peterborough Tourist Board, the Peterborough Cultural Alliance and other organisations across the city.

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Scene showing people throwing coloured paint powder into the air as part of the Hindu festival Holi

Peterborough Celebrates Festival back this May!

We're once again proud to be hosting this much loved community festival for Peterborough at Ferry Meadows 16-17 May 2026.

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A large bug hotel designed to display the word

Spring Welcome Weekend

Celebrate the start of spring at Ferry Meadows on 14 & 15 March! Join us for a weekend packed with special offers, free activities, discounted parking and the chance to discover more about the wonderful work of Nene Park Trust.

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snowdrops and cyclamen in woodland

January 2026 Wildlife Update

Conservation Officer Sophie gives us a run down on the wildlife spotted in the Park during January. 

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snowdrops in a woodland

Winter Parklife is out now!

As we get stuck into a new year of new projects and activity across Nene Park Trust, take a…

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Frosty park scene

Parking tariff increase from 1 February 2026

From the 1st February 2026, the parking tariff will be increasing at all Nene Park Trust car parks. 

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Area of wetland being cleared of scrub and willow to create better wetland wildlife habitat.

A year in the life of a Conservation Ranger

Follow a year in the life of Nene Park Conservation Ranger Jamie, from habitat restoration and wildlife surveys to events, community engagement and seasonal park management.

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Group of primary age school children on a visit to a country park

2025 – a record year for education sessions

13/01/26 – Alex Maskell, Education Officer 2025 was our busiest year yet with over 140 school groups coming…

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