Brand new for 2024! Follow our Easter Adventure Trail, complete egg-citing activities and games along the way to win an Easter Egg prize! Running daily during the Easter holidays. Read more
Get involved with Peterborough Celebrates Festival by decorating hearts that will be displayed at the festival! Read more
Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or start a new hobby? Join us for a creative class to learn the intricacies of cold process soap making. You will be guided through each stage (by Pia from the Tval Soap Company) and learn to mix essential oils, botanicals and clays. All ingredients, including the purest Butters and Oils, are provided and you We will be looking at how to create beautiful soaps using a mixture of essential oils and natural s Read more
Join a ranger for a short walk discovering the small mammals that live in the Park. We will hopefully get to see voles, mice and shrews as well as talk about their habitat, diet and identifying features. Read more
Take a look at the wide range of events coming up across Nene Park. You can filter by event type below to find the events that you're interested in. All the events are in date order so scroll down to find your chosen event.
Boat hire is available at Nene Outdoors every day during the Easter schools holidays. Will you try something new or do you have a favourite boat to enjoy the lake? Read more
Wyndham boat trips will run throughout the easter school holidays. This 45 minute tranquil trip takes you across Overton Lake and onto the River Nene on our electrically-powered passenger boat. The pre-bookable trips will depart each day from the Visitor Centre Jetty. Read more
Book a 1-hour guided visit to Longthorpe Tower, the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Read more
Join one of our Nene Park staff for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a different area of Nene Park. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/ Read more
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? Read more
Join us for a Community Consultation at Lynch Farm! Drop in anytime between 4pm and 6pm on Tuesday 2 April to explore Lynch Farm, learn more about our plans and share your thoughts. Read more
Come along to find out more about these amazing wriggly creatures and have a go at charming them to the surface. We'll see who can find the shortest and longest and then make a wormery to take home with you. Read more
Our archery taster sessions are a great introduction to the sport. Book a session and unleash your inner Robin Hood! Suitable for: Adults and children 8 yrs + Read more
This Easter, our Oak Adventurers holiday club designed for 8-13 year olds at Nene Outdoors, offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to hone their skills and experience a variety of water and land-based activities! Read more
Learning to sail is rewarding and exciting. We operate the RYA Sailing Scheme throughout the year, each course is 2 days and promote a safe and fun learning environment. The beginner courses take you through the basics of dinghy sailing, getting you to a standard where you are able to enjoy the freedom of sailing. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Can you use the clues to help you find the hidden item at the end of the trail? Where will your treasure map lead you to. Read more
Do you think you can follow the directions and find your way around a real orienteering route? Come along and join us to test out your skills and see who will be the first to visit all the points. Read more
Explore the different trees at Ferry Meadows, gather the evidence and complete your very own Tree Encyclopedia. Read more
Experience 100% electric performance with Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand. Read more
A fun session for children and their families. Come and find out about the romans who made their home in the area and see if you can work together to create your own Roman Catapult (Onager). Read more
Wyndham's near silent-motor means that she is the ideal craft for wildlife watching. Join us on a trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside the boat with you. We cannot guarantee what you will see but wildlife highlights may include Herons, Kingfishers and the elusive Otter! Read more