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Ferry Meadows is the 200ha (500acre) Country
Park at the heart of Nene Park. Its lakes, meadows,
woodlands and riverside make it a favourite destination for
many visitors throughout the year who enjoy the park simply
for its accessible and attractive countryside setting. Other
visitors enjoy the many activities and events that take
place here. These are described on other pages in
this section or see
What's On.
Access Height Barrier
Please be aware that there is a height restriction barrier across
the entrance to Ferry Meadows, for more information
click here. If you have a high vehicle or
are towing one and require access to Ferry Meadows then
please phone the duty ranger on the number displayed on the
barrier. Please be aware, the barrier may be open when you
arrive but may not be when you decide to leave. Please allow
time for a member of staff to reach you, they may be some
distance away. Your patience is appreciated. Please
telephone 01733 234193 if you have any queries about
accessing Ferry Meadows Country Park.
OS sheet 142 or Explorer 227: TL 145
975
For more information and contact numbers in
Ferry Meadows download the Ferry Meadows Leaflet & Map from
the link at the bottom of this page.
How to get here
Please see our Location Map
By Public Transport
For public transport information please use the link to the
Traveline website. Service X14 operated by Stagecoach
starts from Peterborough Queensgate Bus Station and stops at
Orton Waterville, Oundle Road opposite Notcutts Garden
Centre (Notcutts Garden centre is situated on Ham lane, the
entrance road to Ferry Meadows).
By Nene Valley Railway
The Nene Valley Railway is one of the best known standard
gauge steam preservation railways in the country and home to
that very special engine, Thomas. The railway runs between
Wansford and Peterborough through the length of Nene Park
with two stations in Nene Park at Ferry Meadows and
Orton Mere.
For information and timetables visit the
NVR
website.
By Car
Ferry Meadows lies 3 miles west of Peterborough and just two
miles east of the A1. On all major routes into the city,
look for and follow the brown tourist attraction signs for
NENE PARK
or the country park symbol.
Ferry Meadows is signed on Oundle Road (A605),
see our maps. For
sat nav or Web searches the post code for the Park is PE2
5UU, this will direct you to Ham Lane the entrance to Ferry
Meadows. For high vehicles see Height barrier information
below.
By Boat
River cruisers can enter Ferry Meadows from the Nene into
Overton Lake where there are free overnight (24 hour)
moorings (sorry, no pumping out facilities available).
For information on the River Nene and
navigation please see the
Environment Agency’s website. Opening times
Ferry Meadows is open daily throughout the year. Vehicle
access times vary throughout the year please check the times
displayed on the barrier. The Park opens at 7am until dusk
during the spring & summer and from 8.00am until sunset
during the winter.
For current opening hours & charges
click here
Facilities
Most of the Park facilities operate at weekends and on most
days during school holidays from April 1 (or Easter if
earlier) to the end of October. Some may be affected by
weather so it is worth checking in advance with the operator
before visiting to do specific activities.
Car Parking
Admission to the Park is free though a charge is made for
car parking at weekends and Bank holidays from April 1 (or
Easter if earlier) to the end of October. Parking is free at
all times for blue badge holders. Bays for drivers with
disabilities are located at the nearest point to the Visitor
Centre (100m) and the Watersports Centre (30m) and close to
the stands for disabled anglers.
For current opening hours & charges
click here
Toilet Facilities
Public toilets are located adjacent to the main car park at
the visitor centre and alongside the car park at the
Watersports Centre. These are open during daylight hours
daily throughout the year. Separate toilets for disabled
people are located within both toilets buildings and in both
cafes. Baby changing facilities are available within the
disabled cubicle in both public toilet blocks and in the
customer toilets in both cafes.
Footpaths/Cycleways
Most paths within the central area of Ferry Meadows bounded
by the river and Nene Valley Railway are hard surfaced and
suitable for push chairs and wheelchairs. There are surfaced
paths to adjoining areas of the city and to Thorpe Meadows
and the city centre to the east. West of Ferry Meadows there
is a network of rural paths for the most part un-surfaced.
The extensive network of all weather footpaths link Ferry
Meadows with other parts of Nene Park, and with Green Wheel
routes into and around the city.
For more information on Rambling & Walk
click here or for Cycling
click here Visitor Centre and Shop
Our Visitor Centre has a display depicting the history and
the wildlife of the park with a gift shop stocking a good
selection of gifts & souvenirs.
A separate Information Point has a wide
selection of information on the park as well as leaflets of
other sites of interest and attractions in the area.
Visitor Centre Shop Opening Times are
displayed on the Latest
News and information page.
E-mail
visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk
The John Horrell Room The John Horrell Room at the Visitor
Centre seats up to 40 people and makes an ideal venue for
smaller meetings, conferences and exhibitions. The room has
a hearing induction loop installed as well as audio visual
facilities. Please contact the Visitor Services Officer to
discuss hiring arrangements and your requirements.
Current charges information is available on
the News & Information page Link or download a leaflet from
our Resources area.
People
with disabilities - How we can help
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.
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.
Our site
Nene Park has some difficult terrain and topography with
some steep slopes in Bluebell Wood that may present
difficulties to visitors who use wheelchairs, those with
restricted mobility or who are visually impaired. 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.
Mobility Scooters & Wheelchair Loan
Battery powered mobility scooters and push wheelchairs are
available for visitors with limited mobility for use in
Ferry Meadows. There is no charge for these but pre booking
by telephone is advisable to ensure one will be available
when you visit.
On weekday during office hours please
telephone 01733 234193, at all other times contact the duty
ranger mobile on 07860 308081.
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