"Egg-cellent" line-up of activities on offer for families at Ferry Meadows this Easter

Taking place from 28 March to 12 April will be a host of outdoor adventures – including water sports, holiday clubs, a 300-metre inflatable obstacle course, wildlife workshops, and an easter trail.

A spokesperson for Nene Park Trust, which runs the site, provided the following guide to what’s on:

• The Big Jump Inflatable Fun Park: Get ready to jump, climb and bounce your way through an unforgettable inflatable experience! Conquer a 300-metre obstacle course, explore a massive inflatable play area and let little ones blast off in the space-themed toddler zone. Open from 30 March - 12 April.

• Easter Adventure Trail: Join us for an Easter adventure! Follow the trail and solve fun questions to claim your Easter treat prize. Your activity pack also includes exclusive Easter offers for watersports, boat trips, the miniature railway and more!

• Oak Adventurers Holiday Club: An exciting multi-activity holiday club open weekdays from 30 March - 10 April at Nene Outdoors, perfect for kids aged 8-13. Action-packed fun awaits!

• Acorn Explorers Holiday Club: A nature-based holiday club at Lynch Farm open from 30 March - 2 April for kids aged 5-8. Non-stop activities and creative outdoor fun.

• Pay & Play Watersports at Nene Outdoors: Open daily between 11am and 5pm, choose from dragon and swan pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes.

• Hire a bike at Nene Outdoors: The perfect way to explore the Park. Available daily from 10.30am to 5pm, choose from a range of styles and sizes, including e-bikes, plus helmets come free with every hire.

• Daily Boat Trips: Enjoy a lake and river cruise on our electrically-powered passenger boat and see what wildlife you can spot! These 45-minute trips depart daily from the Visitor Centre Jetty.

• Book a Camping Trip: Camp under the stars by Gunwade Lake in our cosy bell tents or at our scenic pitch-only site. Perfect for families, our campsites are nestled in the heart of Ferry Meadows, offering easy access to all the exciting activities at Nene Outdoors.

• FREE Crafts at the Visitor Centre: Join us at our activity table to enjoy some crafty Easter activities.

• Ride the Ferry Meadows Railway & Vintage Carousel: Enjoy a ride on our miniature railway or take a spin on the vintage carousel. Running daily, weather permitting.

Events by date

• Climbing Wall – 30 March. The climbing wall will be back at Nene Outdoors, great fun for both adults and children age 4 and over. Who will reach the top first?

• Youth RYA Sailing Stage 1 – 31 March & 1 April. Learn the basics of sailing, including launching, steering and sailing across the wind, in this two-day course.

• The Secret Lives of Mammals – 2 April. Join a Park Ranger on a mini mammal adventure! Discover tiny creatures like voles, mice and shrews, and find out what they eat, where they live and what makes them so special. Who knows what you might spot along the way?

• Community Litter Pick – 7 April. Put on your gloves and grab a litter picker, it’s time to become a Ferry Meadows hero! Help tidy up the Park and keep it sparkling green after all the Easter fun. Collect your kit from the Visitor Centre.

• Indoor Archery - 8 April. Take aim and unleash your inner Robin Hood or Maid Marian at Nene Outdoors.

• FREE Easter Crafts Workshop – 8 April. Hop in to the Den any time between 11am and 2pm and get creative with our Easter craft session! Use recycled, natural and eco-friendly materials to make colourful, seasonal masterpieces, perfect for little hands and big imaginations.

• Saxons of the Nene Valley – 11 April. Step back in time and uncover the secrets of the Anglo-Saxon Nene Valley. Join historian Professor Stephen Upex as he explores the first settlers, why they came, and how they built their lives after the Romans left.

• Visit Longthorpe Tower – Most Weekends. Have you found Peterborough’s hidden treasure yet? Step inside Longthorpe Tower and be wowed by its incredible Medieval wall paintings, some of the best you’ll see in western Europe. Join our friendly volunteers for a fascinating tour and uncover the stories behind this historic gem.

For more details on Nene Park’s Easter events and activities, and to book your places, visit the website, call 01733 234193 or email [email protected].