Can you sail at a Stage 2 standard? Why not come and join Junior Sailing Club sessions, these aim to informally develop your sailing skills using fun games, challenges and racing. For 8 – 15 year olds. Meeting point: Nene Outdoors Cost: £26
Nature Tots
March theme: Spring. 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 of 1 adult per booking. We now also have a private Facebook group that you can request to join where you can find information and engage with the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparknaturetots/
Pay and Play Hire
Boat and cycle hire is available at Nene Outdoors every day during the Easter School holidays. Will you try something new or do you have a favourite boat to enjoy the lake? Suitable for: all ages – age restrictions of 8yrs+ apply for children in a boat on their own and other restrictions may apply depending on weather / wind conditions.
Holiday Trail
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
Willow Weaving Workshop
This is a beginners workshop to introduce you to the wonderful world of willow. Join Martin from Rutland Willow as he takes you through the techniques you need to create 3 pieces of work with an Easter theme. There are two sessions starting at 10:00 and 13:00. Minimum Age: 16yrs + Meeting point: Discovery Den
Social Walking Group
Not sure where to go for a walk, or not keen on walking on your own? Join one of our Visitor Rangers for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park and meet like minded people. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a … Read More
Charming Worms (Afternoon Session)
Come along to find out more about these amazing wriggly creatures and have a go at charming them to the surface. We’ll see who can find the shortest and longest and then make a wormery to take home with you. Suitable for: 2yrs+ £2.50 per child
Youth RYA Sailing – Stage 1
This two day course covers basic sailing skills, rope work and collision avoidance. After the course participants will be able to tack and control boat speed and understand basic principles. All safety equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided. Suitable for: 8-16 yr olds Meeting point: Nene Outdoors reception Cost: £166.00
Z to A of Animals – Poetry Performances and Activities
Poet Mark Grist will be performing extracts from a new poetry performance exploring why animals might be brave or nervous, with a poem for each letter of the alphabet. Join us to hear about some of the brave animals that inhabit the Park and take part in poetry activities. No need to book, drop in activities suitable for 8yrs+, but … Read More
Children’s Fused Glass Workshop
Join June from Semperart at this workshop, especially for children to make their own unique fused glass. During the session you will * Develop a design that June has created especially for this workshop * Choose a variety of coloured glass to create your design Once your piece is complete, it will be fired in a kiln. This can take up to … Read More