Park run cancelled and visitors advised to stay out of wooded areas in Ferry Meadows as Storm Amy arrives in Peterborough
Visitors to Ferry Meadows in Peterborough have been advised to stay out of wooded areas this weekend due to high winds.
As of Friday, wind and rain from Strom Amy has already begun to arrive in the city.
This is only forecast to worsen from Friday into Saturday with wind speeds set to rise to as high as 44mph on Saturday.
Nene Park Trust has warned visitors to be careful, stating: “Take care in the park today and tomorrow!
“Storm Amy is wreaking havoc across the park with the forecast predicting wind gusts of over 40mph. Please keep out of wooded areas for your own safety.
“Please also note that the high winds mean that both Ferry Meadows parkrun and the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice Starlight Hike are both cancelled tomorrow (Saturday 4th October).”
Burghley Park has also announced that it will close on Saturday to ensure the safety of visitors.
A spokesperson added: “Due to forecasted high winds for Saturday 4 October 2025, Burghley Park will be closed to ensure the safety of visitors. “The closure will be in place for the full day and affects all areas of the Parkland as well as the Visitor Car Park, Orangery Restaurant and Garden Café. The House, Gardens, Adventure Play and shops are currently closed for the season. Our evening Burghley by Twilight event will go ahead as planned. “We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. “We expect to open on Sunday 5 October as normal after a safety check. Please check our website and social media for the latest information.”