The summer holidays are here and everyone will be looking for things to do and parents will be desperate to get out with the kids!
Peterborough’s Nene Park has plenty of outdoor fun lined up whether you want to try out some watersports or enjoy some family activities together in this fabulous outdoor space.
From Saturday July 22, you'll find exciting activities and events running for the six weeks of the school summer holidays.
There is something for everyone from new wild wood adventure days, a family theatre show and ever-popular holiday trails to pond dipping and bug hunts, learn-to-sail courses, archery and climbing sessions. Not to mention daily watersports activities and camping at Nene Outdoors, plus lake and river boat trips departing from Overton Lake.
You can find out what’s happening and when, with their Six Weeks of Summer guide to family fun in the Park here on: www.nenepark.org.uk/summer but here’s a taster of what they have planned, so let the summer adventures begin…
Summer-long Activities...
Pay & Play at Nene Outdoors: Make a splash with the full range of Pay and Play activities on Gunwade Lake, with activities available between 11am and 6.30pm each day. Daily watersports activities include dragon and swan pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes, dinghies and windsurfing.
Take a boat trip: Take a trip around Overton Lake in the new eco passenger boat and enjoy unique views of the lake and the wildlife around Ferry Meadows. Boat trips run regularly at weekends, and daily during school holidays. Under 3s go free.
Give climbing or archery a go: Try a new sporting challenge this summer with our archery and climbing wall sessions, held at Nene Outdoors on alternate weeks throughout the summer holidays.
Complete a trail at Ferry Meadows: There will be a new trail up around Ferry Meadows every two weeks throughout the summer holidays. Pick up a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for £1, answer the questions as you walk around the Park and return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize to grow at home.
Camp under the stars: Upgrade your day out at Ferry Meadows to an overnight adventure! Book one of their spacious bell tents on the Lakeview Campsite and enjoy an easy camping experience on the banks of Gunwade Lake, or bring your own tent to The Glade, their peaceful pitch-only campsite. Located in the heart of Ferry Meadows, both campsites have access to fantastic facilities and are ideally situated to take advantage of all the exciting activities on offer at Nene Outdoors.
RYA Sailing Courses: Learn to sail this summer on a two-day course in the safe waters of Gunwade Lake at Nene Outdoors. Choose from youth or adult sailing and windsurfing courses, with different levels available depending on your experience. All safety equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided.
Ride the miniature railway: All aboard the Ferry Meadows railway! Sit back and enjoy the ride as you pass through meadows, while taking in the view of Overton and Lynch Lakes. Trains will operate daily between 11am and 4.45pm, weather permitting.
The Beach at Orton Mere August 1 -28: Run by Leslie Danter & Sons Amusements, The Beach at Orton Mere has fun for all the family, with unlimited access to fairground rides, crazy golf and a giant sandpit for just £10.99 per child for a 3 hour session. Suitable for children age 2-10, sessions start at 10am or 2pm each day and includes free parking. Games, food and drink stalls are also available at an additional cost. Subject to agreement.
Wild Wood Adventure Days August 1 and 17: Spend the day learning essential survival skills through a variety of bushcraft activities, such as how to light a fire, building a shelter, and using tools safely. Suitable for children age 8 and over, this is a parent drop off event running between 10am and 3.30pm, and costs £35 per child.
Teddy Bear's Picnic Outdoor Theatre Show August 27: Bring along your favourite bear and join Rah Rah Theatre Company for a fun, exciting adventure to get to the picnic on time! The show incorporates props, puppets, well-known songs and dancing together with important educational elements such as numbers, colours and shapes. Aimed at children aged 2-6, it's £5 per child, accompanying adults go free!
You can find out what’s happening and when, with their Six Weeks of Summer guide to family fun in the Park here: www.nenepark.org.uk/summer