Events Calendar

Holiday Trail

Visitor Centre and gift shop, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

Complete 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 Easter School Holidays from 10am - 4:00pm. £1 per sheet. No need to book; ... Read More

£1
Event Series Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander

Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers and explore our biggest Northamptonshire nature reserve, the Nene Wetlands. The walk may include (weather permitting) a visit to Wilson's Pits, a stunning area of lakes, meadows and reed beds which is usually inaccessible to the public to protect its sensitive wildlife inhabitants. Binoculars will be available to borrow for the duration of the ... Read More

£6

Guided walk with a Ranger

Visitor Centre, Coney Meadow, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU

Join one of our Rangers; Ian for a 6 mile walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding area. Ian will highlight various points of interest along the way and you can ask any questions about the park and it's history. Gain confidence walking in the rural estate and find new routes you may not have explored before. Suitable for: 12yrs + ... Read More

£2.50

Guided Walk with a Ranger

Visitor centre, Ham Lane, , Peterborough, PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

Join one of our Rangers; Ian for a 6 mile walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding area. Ian will highlight various points of interest along the way and you can ask any questions about the park and it's history. Gain confidence walking in the rural estate and find new routes you may not have explored before. Suitable for: 12yrs + ... Read More

£2.50

Holiday Trail

Visitor Centre and gift shop, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

Complete 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 Easter School Holidays from 10am - 4:00pm. £1 per sheet. No need to book; ... Read More

£1

Pollinator Ponder & Wildlife Wander

Visitor centre, Ham Lane, , Peterborough, PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

A walk with a ranger looking at some of the butterfly, bees and wildflower species found in the Park, we will look at how they work together in the world of pollination. Bring binoculars if you have them, spaces limited so booking essential, a place must be booked for everyone attending. Suitable for: all aged 10yrs and over. Meeting point: Outside the ... Read More

£2.50

Nene Valley Festival

Enjoy a 9 day programme of wildlife, culture and heritage events. More information coming soon!

Guided Walk of the Old Zoopark Site

Wellingborough Museum 12 Castle Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Enjoy a guided walk of the old zoopark site with our friends at Wellingborough Museum. Wellingborough Zoo park opened in 1943 and between the 1940s and 1970s, Croyland Gardens was the filled with the sounds of lions, tigers and bears. Book in advance on 01933 276838, or take a chance and just turn up on the day. Meet at Wellingborough ... Read More

Let’s Look Inside

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

100 years ago, Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery was Peterborough Infirmary. Let one of our nurses take you on a tour of the Infirmary- you might even bump into some of the hospital staff hard at work! Plus try your hand at identifying some X-rays Join a special tour for HODs and discover an astounding invention linked with Peterborough. Hear ... Read More

Northamptonshire Walks – Everdon

Walk: Everdon Distance: 6.7 miles Difficulty: A hilly walk across fields, which will be muddy if wet. There are several stiles & livestock Number of people: Maximum 20 This is a walk close to the source of the River Nene, when it’s still a trickle in a ditch! It’s also a walk that proves that Northamptonshire isn’t flat. Starting in ... Read More

Nature Tots

Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

We are pleased to welcome back our Nature Tots although we have a few changes to meet current covid secure processes. The whole session will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. Age:  2yrs+ Cost: £4.00 Times: 10am-11.30am Meeting Point: Outside the Discovery Den Adults may bring up to two paying children.  All children attending, need to have a booked place. Maximum ... Read More

£4
Event Series The Vaults Tours

The Vaults Tours

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Every Tuesday and Thursday 11am and Saturday 11am and 2:30pm Take part in a Vaults tour and venture down into the Museum’s cellars. Explore layers of history rarely seen by the public and hear the stories of the people who once lived and worked within the building. Brought to life through projections and characters from this buildings history, will take ... Read More

Event Series The Vaults Tours

The Vaults Tours

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Every Tuesday and Thursday 11am and Saturday 11am and 2:30pm Take part in a Vaults tour and venture down into the Museum’s cellars. Explore layers of history rarely seen by the public and hear the stories of the people who once lived and worked within the building. Brought to life through projections and characters from this buildings history, will take ... Read More

Northamptonshire Walks – Fotheringhay

Fotheringhay , United Kingdom

Date: Thursday 15th September 10.30am Walk: Fotheringhay Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Flat, easy walking across fields & tracks. There’s only one stile on this walk. Livestock could be present & we do climb the castle mound Number of people: Maximum 20 This is simply a stunning walk & the River Nene here is beautiful. We start in Fotheringhay, scene of ... Read More

Northamptonshire Walks – Thrapston & Titchmarsh Nature Reserves

Thrapston , United Kingdom

Date: Friday 16th September 10am Walk: Thrapston & Titchmarsh Nature Reserves Distance: 8 miles Difficulty: Easy walking across water meadows & fields. Livestock will be present Number of people: Maximum 20 This walk starts near Thrapston Bridge where the “Nen” traditionally becomes the “Nene”. The river here is stunning & we follow it for a short while before entering Thrapston ... Read More

Walk With the Rangers

Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United Kingdom

During 2022 we are giving you the opportunity to join some of the Rangers as we complete six walks across the fields and public rights of ways from some of Northamptonshire's finest Country Parks. 18th September - Barnwell Country Park All walks start at 9AM £5 per walk Booking essential

£5

Bat Walk

Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

Join our park rangers for an informative presentation on bats. Follow this with a walk in the park and using bat detectors try to spot and identify the bats that call Ferry Meadows home. Suitable for: 10yrs + Meeting point: Discovery Den Cost: £8pp

£8

Bat Walk

Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

Join our park rangers for an informative presentation on bats. Follow this with a walk in the park and using bat detectors try to spot and identify the bats that call Ferry Meadows home. Suitable for: 10yrs + Meeting point: Discovery Den Cost: £8pp

£8

Bat Walk

Nene Park Trust, Discovery Den, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU , United Kingdom

Join our park rangers for an informative presentation on bats. Follow this with a walk in the park and using bat detectors try to spot and identify the bats that call Ferry Meadows home. Suitable for: 10yrs + Meeting point: Discovery Den Cost: £8pp

£8

Nene Wetlands Nature Journaling with Make and Do Crafts

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join us in the stunning location of the Wildlife Trust's Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre and have a go at experimenting with collage, all under the guidance of Liz and Diane from Make and Do Crafts. We’ll be having fun with fungi and experimenting with collage. Booking essential All materials and refreshments included. Price £30

£30

Recall focused Pack Walk with Chasing Pawfection at Stanwick Lakes

Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Chris is a force free, IMDT accredited trainer who runs 'Chasing Pawfection'. On this pack walk we will be holding a small session at the start to go over some basic recall training. Chris will then be available throughout to answer questions, give tips and help people with some recall training on the go. About halfway, we'll take a small ... Read More

Event Series Halloween Ghost Walk

Halloween Ghost Walk

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

This Halloween, join a costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough’s most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city’s more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told… Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. This is a walking tour of the city ... Read More

£4 – £16
Event Series Halloween Ghost Walk

Halloween Ghost Walk

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

This Halloween, join a costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough’s most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city’s more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told… Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. This is a walking tour of the city ... Read More

£4 – £16
Event Series Halloween Ghost Walk

Halloween Ghost Walk

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

This Halloween, join a costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough’s most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city’s more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told… Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. This is a walking tour of the city ... Read More

£4 – £16
Event Series Halloween Ghost Walk

Halloween Ghost Walk

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

This Halloween, join a costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough’s most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city’s more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told… Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. This is a walking tour of the city ... Read More

£4 – £16
Event Series Halloween Ghost Walk

Halloween Ghost Walk

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

This Halloween, join a costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of Peterborough’s most spooky locations. Listen closely to the city’s more morbid tales and keep an eye out for any ghastly apparitions who may appear as they hear their stories told… Not recommended for children under 8 or those of a nervous disposition. This is a walking tour of the city ... Read More

£4 – £16

Family Ghost Walk

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Join your costumed ghostly guide this Halloween for a new, fun family Halloween tour, from the creators of Peterborough's famous Ghost Walk. Get involved and discover spooky stories from Peterborough's city centre on this walking tour. Fancy dress encouraged! Not suitable for under 5s. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will last approx. 45 minutes and will ... Read More

£3 – £16

Family Ghost Walk

Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Join your costumed ghostly guide this Halloween for a new, fun family Halloween tour, from the creators of Peterborough's famous Ghost Walk. Get involved and discover spooky stories from Peterborough's city centre on this walking tour. Fancy dress encouraged! Not suitable for under 5s. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will last approx. 45 minutes and ... Read More

£2 – £16

Nene Wetlands Nature Journaling with Make and Do Crafts

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join us in the stunning location of the Wildlife Trust's Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre and have a look at winter landscapes in a more abstract way using mixed media, all under the guidance of Liz and Diane from Make and Do Crafts. Suitable for Adults, Beginners

£30

Nene Wetlands – Wildlife Wander

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Enjoy behind the scenes access and find out more about the wonderful Nene Wetlands with one of our knowledgeable volunteers. Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers and explore our biggest Northamptonshire nature reserve, the Nene Wetlands. The walk may include (weather permitting) a visit to Wilson's Pits, a stunning area of lakes, meadows and reed beds which is usually inaccessible ... Read More

£4 – £6

Summer Leys Wildlife Wander

Summer Leys , United Kingdom

Enjoy a guided walk around Summer Leys nature reserve, led by our knowledgeable volunteers. Join our knowledgeable volunteers as they take you for a guided walk around Summer Leys nature reserve, to explore this beautiful wetland site and learn more about the reserve and the array of wildlife that calls it home. Please ensure you wear suitable outdoor footwear and ... Read More

£4 – £6

Guided Walk at Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows

Village car park next to Irthlingborough Church (off Church Street). Nearest postcode NN9 5SD Grid ref:SP947707 What3Words branching.slips.clouding , United Kingdom

We will be taken around by Pete Bray and Laurence Kidd who are the Nene Wetlands senior team.  

Nene Wetlands – Wildlife Wander

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Enjoy behind the scenes access and find out more about the wonderful Nene Wetlands with one of our knowledgeable volunteers.

Summer Leys Wildlife Wander

Join our knowledgeable volunteers as they take you for a guided walk around Summer Leys nature reserve, to explore this beautiful wetland site and learn more about the reserve and the array of wildlife that calls it home. Please ensure you wear suitable outdoor footwear and clothing, appropriate for the weather. Please note paths can get quite muddy during winter. ... Read More

Fascinating Fractals at Barnwell Country Park

Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United Kingdom

Enjoy these adult only sessions and explore the country parks throughout the seasons. Experience the sooting effects of natural fractal shapes found around our stunning parks and use them to create your own “zentangle” pattern. Includes Ranger led walk, nature based activity, car parking pass and hot drink! Adults only. For more information and to book, please email education rangers.ncc@northnorthants.gov.uk