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Join a Club

Discover the local clubs that bring Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park to life! From sailing and canoeing groups to walking and fitness clubs, there’s a vibrant community making the most of the Park’s fantastic facilities. Follow the links below to learn more and get involved.

Sports Clubs

  • Try Running: Free weekly beginner sessions at Thorpe Meadows. Find out more and book your free place here.
  • Try Running 5 Miler: Perfect for regular runners looking to enjoy a friendly social run at Ferry Meadows. Free to attend, click here for the details.
  • Ferry Meadows Park Run: A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event every Saturday morning. For all the details visit www.parkrun.org.uk/ferrymeadows.
  • Lakeside Sailing Club: Races are friendly and welcoming, with the focus on improving skills while having fun on the water. Visit the Lakeside Sailing Club website.
  • Packers Canoe Club: Meet fellow paddlers on Wednesday evenings from late April to early September at Nene Outdoors. Find out more at www.packerscanoeclub.com.
  • Peterborough Sailability: Accessible and enjoyable sailing for people with a disability. Operating from April to October, sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 07948 262919, email P.sail@hotmail.co.uk, or visit www.peterboroughsailability.org.
  • Peterborough City Rowing Club: A fully inclusive centre of excellence for rowing. Find out more at www.peterboroughcityrowing.co.uk.
  • Peterborough & District Angling Association: A local fishing club offering anglers of all levels access to rivers, lakes and events around Nene Park and Peterborough. Find out more at www.fishinginpeterborough.co.uk.
  • Proteus Canoe Club: Based at Orton Mere, click here for all the details.

Walking Groups

  • Wellbeing Wander: A relaxed guided walk through Nene Park led by Nene Park Trust staff and volunteers. Find out more and book your free space here.
  • Sensory Guided Walk: Gentle monthly walk led by Nene Park Trust rangers and volunteers to enjoy seasonal sensory highlights. Visit our events calendar for upcoming dates.
  • Cardiac Rehab Walk: Support group for anyone who has had a cardiac event to chat and socialise in a comfortable setting. Contact the Cardiac Rehabilitation Team on 01733 673785.
  • Disability Peterborough Walks on Wednesdays: Group to support people with a disability to enjoy fresh air and the natural beauty of being outdoors. Find out more here.
  • Parkinsons UK Ferry Meadows Walk: Monthly social walk around for people suffering with Parkinson’s Disease, their families, friends and carers. Click here to find out more.
  • U3A Easy Walking Group: Bringing people together for regular social walks and gentle exercise. Click here for details.
  • Vivacity Wellbeing Walks: Get outdoors, stay active and enjoy the local scenery. Find out more here.

Activities

  • Tai Chi: Free weekly group running from start of May to the end of September, 11am Saturday mornings at the Welcome Area in Ferry Meadows. Follow the Chinese Community in Peterborough page for updates.
  • Rise and Shine Yoga: Free Sunday morning movement in nature sessions at Ferry Meadows between May and September, 9am-10am. Everyone welcome. Visit their Instagram page to find out more.
  • Peterborough Model Flying Club: A friendly community for enthusiasts to build and fly model aircraft. Visit the website to find out more.
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