Flooding hits half term activities at Peterborough's Ferry Meadows
Half term activities at Ferry Meadows have been hit by flooding caused by the heavy rain – but families are being reassured there is still plenty of fun to be had at the park.
Some of the activities at the park, run by the Nene Park Trust, have had to be cancelled, as the Nene Outdoors Centre will be closed all week.
A spokesperson for the park said: “The recent flooding in the Park has thrown a bit of a curveball at our half term plans, which means Nene Outdoors will be closed all week. But don’t worry, we’ve got a plan B! While watersports, cycle hire and indoor archery are cancelled, our pedalos and climbing wall will be ready for action outside the Visitor Centre."
Activities on every day at Ferry Meadows:
Pedalos on Overton Lake: Available daily from 11am - 3pm.
Follow the Holiday Trail at Ferry Meadows: Pick up a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for just £1 between 10am and 3pm. Explore the re-routed trail to avoid the floods and match each woodland animal to its favourite food. Complete the trail and return to claim a special prize you can grow at home.
Complete the Holiday Trail at Thorpe Meadows: Follow the trail around the Rowing Lake to find fun questions about what animals love! Pick up a trail sheet from Thorpe Meadows Cafe for just £1 between 10am and 3pm. *Trail access may be affected by flooding, please check at Thorpe Meadows Café for the latest conditions.*
Free Craft at the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre: Giddy up for Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse by making your very own cardboard horse. All materials are provided – just ask a member of our team to get you started. Available between 10am and 3pm.
Enter our Chinese Firehorse Art Competition: Create a firehorse artwork masterpiece for the chance of winning a Jellycat or Steiff Firehorse prize.
Ride the Ferry Meadows Railway: Trains will operate daily, weather permitting.
Events by date
Tuesday 17 February - Free Make a Bird Feeder Workshop – Give the birds a tasty treat! No need to book, just drop by The Den between 11am and 2pm and get crafty.
Tuesday 17 February - Climbing Wall – The climbing wall will be up outside the Visitor Centre with sessions running from 11am - 2.30pm, perfect for kids (age 4+) and grown ups too. Book your tickets online or grab them at the Visitor Centre.
Thursday 19 February - Free Romans of Ferry Meadows Workshop – Drop in to handle real artefacts and make your very own Roman craft to take home. No need to book, just drop by The Den between 11am and 2pm and have some Roman fun.
Thursday 19 February - Climbing Wall – The climbing wall will be up outside the Visitor Centre with sessions running from 11am - 2.30pm, perfect for kids (age 4+) and grown ups too. Book your tickets online or grab them at the Visitor Centre.