On Land

Visitor Centre

Our friendly staff in the Visitor Centre at Ferry Meadows can provide you with all the information you will need to make the most of your day. Our interactive displays allow you to discover what to see and do in the park and the local area.

The Visitor Centre is also full of great gifts, souvenirs as well as games, toys and everything you could need for a great day out.

Opening hours:

November, February and March
Weekdays: 11am - 4pm
Weekends: 10am - 4pm

December and January
Weekdays: 11am - 3.30pm
Weekends: 10am - 3.30pm

April - October
Weekdays: 11am - 4pm
Weekends: 10am - 5pm

iApps

It's like having a Park Ranger in your pocket!
The four Mobile Explorer trails bring to life the history, wildlife and landscape of Nene Park and the surrounding area.

The trails can be downloaded from the iApp store by clicking here

Ferry Meadows Railway

A miniature train ride taking in many of the Park's features.

See http://www.ferrymeadowsrailway.co.uk/ for details and timetable or call 01933 398889.

Nene Glides (Segway Tours)

Two-wheeled Segway rides around Ferry Meadows are now bookable by calling 0751 9809 383.
See www.neneglidessegway.co.uk or email info@neneglidessegway.co.uk for more details.

Golf

Pitch & Putt
A 12-hole Pitch & Putt course for all ages and abilities located at the entrance to Ferry Meadows Country Park.
Orton Meadows Golf Course
An 18-hole, 5613 yard, par 67 golf course located at the entrance to Ferry Meadows.

See http://www.neneparkgolf.com/contact-orton-meadows/ or call 01733 237478

Thorpe Wood Golf Course
Pay-as-you-play, 7086 yard, par 73 course.
Driving Range
New driving range now open 7 days a week

See http://www.neneparkgolf.com/contact-tw/ for details or call 01733 267701

Horse Riding

There are horse routes throughout Nene Park with boxing points at Ferry Meadows and Orton Mere. Please see the information on height barriers by following the link below.
Height barrier information

For more information on horse riding and a map of the routes download our leaflet by following the link below.
Horse and Pony Routes Information Leaflet

Notcutts Garden Centre

Everything for the gardener, plus houseplants, homeware, gifts and restaurant.

See website by clicking here or call 01733 234600

Cycling

Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park offer many miles of off-road traffic-free cycling, including a stretch of the National Cycle Network Route 63.

A map is available from the visitor centre for £2.00 which shows the full network of cycle ways which make up the Peterborough Green Wheel.

Bicycles are available for hire at Ferry Meadows from Lakeside Leisure. See http://www.lakesideleisure.com/ for more details or call 01733 234418.

Walking

Most of the paths in Ferry Meadows and at Orton Mere, Woodston Reach and Thorpe Meadows are surfaced and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs

At Ailsworth, Castor & Sutton, the agricultural estate, most paths are un-surfaced countryside footpaths with stiles; their condition can vary according to the seasons and weather.

Geocaching

There are a series of Geocaches throughout Nene Park. For more information on Geocaching or to obtain coordinates see http://www.geocaching.com/.

If you are interested in placing a geocache in Nene Park please contact visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk or call 01733 234193.

Orienteering

Orienteering is a great way to explore Ferry Meadows. It is suitable for groups or families. You can run, jog or walk and it doesn't matter how young, old or fit you are. Pick up the leaflets at the Visitor Centre or download them below.

Short course approx. 2.9k/1.8m download leaflet
Full course up to approx. 9.5k/6m download leaflet

Play Areas

Ferry Meadows contains three play areas. One is located near to the Watersports Centre, another is located by Overton Lake and an area specifically for younger children is next to the Visitor Centre Cafe.