Events Calendar

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Autumn Quiz Trail
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, OundleStarting from the café, follow the path that goes around the perimeter of the park. Along the trail you will find numbered markers with answers to the quiz questions. How many can you answer? £2 per quiz, available from the Kingfisher Cafe from 10am till 4pm.

Thomas Half Term Specials
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, StibbingtonClick here for the Timetable Travel behind Thomas on his Branch Line to Yarwell and back, the train then continues to Peterborough hauled by a bigger locomotive. Café and Buffet cars. Travel to Peterborough and back on the main train. Thomas will depart Wansford at 10:35, 1105, 1220, 1245 & 14:35 Buy a rover ticket and travel all day.

Thomas Half Term Specials
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, StibbingtonClick here for the Timetable Travel behind Thomas on his Branch Line to Yarwell and back, the train then continues to Peterborough hauled by a bigger locomotive. Café and Buffet cars. Travel to Peterborough and back on the main train. Thomas will depart Wansford at 10:35, 1105, 1220, 1245 & 14:35 Buy a rover ticket and travel all day.

Virtual Guided Walk
OnlineWe may not be able to enjoy group guided walks at the moment, but we can still get out and enjoy the park and some areas that you may not have visited before while learning a few facts. With our virtual walk and your smartphone, you can still find out a little bit about the areas you pass through. Look ... Read More

Scarecrow Making
Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UUJoin us for Scarecrow Making - book with your household or support bubble (maximum of 6 people) to make a scarecrow! All materials are provided and the scarecrows will be used to decorate the Park for half term.

Thomas Half Term Specials
Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station, StibbingtonClick here for the Timetable Travel behind Thomas on his Branch Line to Yarwell and back, the train then continues to Peterborough hauled by a bigger locomotive. Café and Buffet cars. Travel to Peterborough and back on the main train. Thomas will depart Wansford at 10:35, 1105, 1220, 1245 & 14:35 Buy a rover ticket and travel all day.

Spooky Skulls Halloween Trail
Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, RushdenSee if you can spot the nocturnal animals hiding around Skew Bridge Lake. Pick up a trail sheet from the visitor centre throughout October half term, find the pictures around Skew Bridge Lake, identify them and collect a prize! Trail is just under a mile on a hard path.

Charming Worms
OnlineAs the ground softens nicely we usually invite children to join us for our charming worms event. This year is a little different so we have put together an activity sheet for you to have a go at home. Find out more about these amazing creatures and have a go at charming them to the surface. Then you can make ... Read More

Holiday Trail
Visitor Centre and gift shop, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UUComplete a trail around Ferry Meadows and claim a prize at the end! Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. Available every day during the school holidays 10am - 4:00pm £1 per sheet. No need to book; just pop ... Read More

Make a Bat Box
OnlineWe can't get together to build homes for nature but you can still make a difference for the wildlife close to your home. Bat box kits will be available to purchase from the Visitor Centre. Follow the instructions to build your bat box at home and then put it up at home! Suitable for: all ages - adult supervision will be ... Read More

UB40 Experience
The Deco Theatre Abington Square, NorthamptonJoin us at The Deco Theatre, Northampton and enjoy all the UB40 hits including ‘Kingston Town, Cherry oh Baby, Red Red wine, Homely Girl’ and loads more…. The band features top class musicians which include two of the band’s original co- founders – Dave “Fingers” (Keyboardist) & Dave “Redman” (Drummer). The UB40 Experience are the only UB40 tribute that play ... Read More