Events Calendar
Electric Boat Trips
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUEnjoy a tranquil trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene on our electrically-powered passenger boat. The 45 minute pre-bookable trips will depart at weekend during term time and further dates available during the school holidays from the Visitor Centre Jetty at 11am, 12noon, 2pm, and 3pm Tickets are £8 per person, under 3yrs go free Disclaimer: We reserve ... Read More
Open Water Swimming
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUWe welcome all swimmers to our regular weekly sessions every Thursday 5:30-7:00pm. Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors. Whether you are training for a triathlon or just want to take part in an activity which is sociable as well as good ... Read More
History Eco Boat Trips
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUJoin us on a trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where One of our Rangers; Matt will guide you with tales of the history of the River, how the park was developed and of course the history of the iconic Milton Ferry Bridge, possibly the most photographed landmark within Nene Park. Trips last approximately 1 hour 30 ... Read More
Junior Sailing Club
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUCan 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
Open Water Swimming
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUWe welcome all swimmers to our regular weekly sessions every Thursday 5:30-7:00pm. Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors. Whether you are training for a triathlon or just want to take part in an activity which is sociable as well as good ... Read More
Junior Sailing Club
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUCan 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
Open Water Swimming
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUWe welcome all swimmers to our regular weekly sessions every Thursday 5:30-7:00pm. Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors. Whether you are training for a triathlon or just want to take part in an activity which is sociable as well as good ... Read More
Junior Sailing Club
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUCan 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
Osprey Talk
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUJoin Ken from the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust for an informative talk and presentation about this wonderful bird of prey. Ospreys are large, fish eating, migratory birds of prey, once a common sight in England, but exterminated as a breeding species by the 1840’s. After a ground-breaking, ambitious re-introduction scheme a small but self-sustaining population has been established at ... Read More
Open Water Swimming
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUWe welcome all swimmers to our regular weekly sessions every Thursday 5:30-7:00pm. Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors. Whether you are training for a triathlon or just want to take part in an activity which is sociable as well as good ... Read More
Junior Sailing Club
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUCan 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
Youth RYA Sailing – Stage 1
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUThis 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
Climbing Wall
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUThe team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out during the school holidays for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside Nene Outdoors. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Suitable for: adults or children over 4yrs Cost: £10.00pp Booking essential.
Open Water Swimming
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUWe welcome all swimmers to our regular weekly sessions every Thursday 5:30-7:00pm. Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors. Whether you are training for a triathlon or just want to take part in an activity which is sociable as well as good ... Read More
Adult RYA Start Sailing – Level 1
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUThis two day (consecutive) course covers how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovery. After the course participants will be able to sail in light winds under supervision. All safety equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided. Suitable for: 16yrs + Meeting point: Nene Outdoors Cost: £166.00
Bushcraft: Tool Use
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UULearn how to use a selection of tools including loppers and gimlets to turn elder sticks into crafts such as beads, jewellery and many more! Suitable Age: 8yrs+ Cost: £5.50 per child, accompanying adult at no additional charge Advisory information: Activities take place in outside areas, so do please come suitably dressed for the weather. This activity takes place on ... Read More
Archery
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUPay and Play Archery sessions will run throughout the day. Why not come down and have a go? You will find us on Oak Meadow close to the Nene Outdoors. Participants need to be in good health and are recommended to not take part if they are suffering from any injuries or illnesses that may be affected by strenuous activity, ... Read More
Open Water Swimming
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUWe welcome all swimmers to our regular weekly sessions every Thursday 5:30-7:00pm. Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors. Whether you are training for a triathlon or just want to take part in an activity which is sociable as well as good ... Read More
Climbing Wall
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUThe team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out during the school holidays for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside Nene Outdoors. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Suitable for: adults or children over 4yrs Cost: £10.00pp Booking essential.
Youth Windsurfing Course Stage 1 & 2
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUThis 2 day (consecutive days) intensive course teaches participants the basics of windsurfing, including the key techniques and skills you need for success in this watersport. After the course participants will be able to sail to a chosen point on the water and return to where you started in light winds. Meeting point: Nene Outdoors Strictly for 10-15 yr olds. £166.00pp
Open Water Swimming
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUWe welcome all swimmers to our regular weekly sessions every Thursday 5:30-7:00pm. Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors. Whether you are training for a triathlon or just want to take part in an activity which is sociable as well as good ... Read More
Adult RYA Start Sailing – Level 1
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUThis two day (consecutive) course covers how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovery. After the course participants will be able to sail in light winds under supervision. All safety equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided. Suitable for: 16yrs + Meeting point: Nene Outdoors Cost: £166.00
Archery
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUPay and Play Archery sessions will run throughout the day. Why not come down and have a go? You will find us on Oak Meadow close to the Nene Outdoors. Participants need to be in good health and are recommended to not take part if they are suffering from any injuries or illnesses that may be affected by strenuous activity, ... Read More
Climbing Wall
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUThe team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out during the school holidays for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside Nene Outdoors. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Suitable for: adults or children over 4yrs Cost: £10.00pp Booking essential.
Twilight Wildlife Eco Boat Trips
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUWyndham's near silent-motor means that she is the ideal craft for wildlife watching. When the visitors leave, and the daylight begins to fade, the wildlife can become more active. Join us on a twilight trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside the boat with you. We cannot guarantee ... Read More
Adult RYA Start Sailing – Level 1
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUThis two day (consecutive) course covers how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovery. After the course participants will be able to sail in light winds under supervision. All safety equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided. Suitable for: 16yrs + Meeting point: Nene Outdoors Cost: £166.00
Early Bird Wildlife Eco Boat trips
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUWyndham's near silent-motor means that she is the ideal craft for wildlife watching. Before the city wakes up properly and all the visitors arrive, the wildlife can be more active as they look for breakfast. Join us on this early morning trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside ... Read More
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUPower boat training is a key skill to know how to operate a powered craft safely and appropriately. To do this you can attend a course with us to achieve an RYA Level 2 Power Boat Certificate. During this 2 day course at Nene Outdoors, you will be trained to drive and manoeuvre the craft in a safe and controlled way. ... Read More
Archery
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUPay and Play Archery sessions will run throughout the day. Why not come down and have a go? You will find us on Oak Meadow close to the Nene Outdoors. Participants need to be in good health and are recommended to not take part if they are suffering from any injuries or illnesses that may be affected by strenuous activity, ... Read More
Wildlife Eco Boat Trips
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUWyndham's near silent-motor means that she is the ideal craft for wildlife watching. Join us on a trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside the boat with you. We cannot guarantee what you will see but wildlife highlights may include Herons, Kingfishers and the elusive Otter! Trips last ... Read More
Climbing Wall
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUThe team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out during the school holidays for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside Nene Outdoors. Are you brave enough to reach the top? Suitable for: adults or children over 4yrs Cost: £10.00pp Booking essential.
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UUPower boat training is a key skill to know how to operate a powered craft safely and appropriately. To do this you can attend a course with us to achieve an RYA Level 2 Power Boat Certificate. During this 2 day course at Nene Outdoors, you will be trained to drive and manoeuvre the craft in a safe and controlled way. ... Read More