Ferry Meadows
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Visitor Access
Ferry Meadows Country Park welcomes visitors with disabilities and our staff will do all they can to ensure that you enjoy your visit. If you need extra assistance staff will be happy to help where they can.
Opening Hours
Opening and closing times for vehicle access at Ferry Meadows.
Week commencing 7 May: Open 7am - Close 8:30pm
Week commencing 14 May: Open 7am - Close 8:45pm
Week commencing 21 May: Open 7am - Close 9:00pm
Week commencing 28 May: Open 7am - Close 9:15pm
Car Park Charges
A charge of £3.50 per car per day applies on weekends and bankholidays from Sunday 1 April 2012 until the Sunday 28 October 2012 from 10am to 5pm.
For coaches and blue badge holders there are dedicated parking spaces and parking is free at all times.
Season Tickets
For frequent visitors season tickets are available for
£22.
There are two ways to get your season ticket.
Option 1
Complete a form at the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre, pay by cash,
cheque or credit card and receive your season ticket
immediately.
Option 2
Complete a form and return to us with a cheque made payable to
Nene Park Trust. The address to send it to is
Nene Park Trust, Ham Farm House, Ham Lane, Peterborough,
PE2 5UU
If you choose Option 2, forms can be downloaded by clicking here or we can send you one by post if you email us at visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk.
Please allow at least 5 working days for your season ticket to arrive if you apply by post.
Height Restriction Barrier (Ferry Meadows)
Please be aware that there is a height restriction barrier of
2.1metres across the entrance to Ferry Meadows. If you have a high
vehicle or are towing one and you are permitted access to Ferry
Meadows then please phone the Duty Ranger on the number displayed
on the barrier.
Please allow time for a member of staff to reach you, they may be
some distance away. Your patience is appreciated.
For information on permitted vehicles click here or scroll to the bottom of this page.
Disability Access
All buildings and toilets in Ferry Meadows, including the bird
watching hides overlooking the Nature Reserve, are accessible to
wheelchairs. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
For an independent and in-depth review of the provision at Ferry
Meadows follow the link to the disabledholidayinfo website.
Our Site
Most paths within the central area of Ferry Meadows, bounded by the river and Nene Valley Railway, are hard surfaced, relatively flat and suitable for push chairs and wheelchairs. One notable exception to this is the steeper gradients on the approach to Ham Bridge on the western side of Overton Lake.
Bluebell Wood on the northern side of the River Nene contains some steep slopes and terrain that may present difficulties to visitors who use wheelchairs, those with restricted mobility or who are visually impaired.
If you require further information regarding access please contact us by email visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk or call 01733 234193 .
Mobility Scooters Loan
Battery powered mobility scooters are available for visitors with limited mobility for use in Ferry Meadows. There is no charge for these but to ensure availability please pre-book by calling 01733 234193.
Height Barrier - Permitted Vehicles
The height barrier was installed to prevent unauthorised encampments which have cost the Trust time and money to remove. The incidents lead to distress and complaints from Park users and businesses operating within the Park.
The maximum height for vehicles is 2.1 metres, an industry standard measurement. It is the responsibility of the driver to know the height of the vehicle and if there is any doubt assistance should be sought.
The following over-height vehicles are permitted access:
- Cars with cycles or roof boxes on top
- Horseboxes
- Legitimate deliveries to concessionaires
- Cars towing or carrying water sports equipment for use at
Lakeside Leisure
- Coaches and minibuses
- Vehicles displaying a current disabled pass
- People connected to authorised events held with the
Trust's knowledge
Please call the Duty Ranger on 07860 308081 when you arrive at the height barrier and allow time for a member of staff to reach you, they may be some distance away. Your patience is appreciated.
The following vehicles are not permitted access:
- Any other vehicles including cars towing caravans
- Motor homes
- Mobile homes
- Commercial vehicles not on official business
There is parking available for these vehicles at Orton Mere
which is approximately 2km / 1.3m from Ferry Meadows.
You can go to the Orton Mere page by clicking
here.
