Peterborough park visitors urged to take care as paths flood

Visitors to Ferry Meadows and the rest of Nene Park in Peterborough are being warned a number of areas of the park are flooded following heavy rain this week.
By Stephen Briggs
Published 15th Jan 2021, 10:28 BST
Updated 15th Jan 2021, 10:32 BST
A number of areas of the park have been flooded. Pic: Nene Park TrustA number of areas of the park have been flooded. Pic: Nene Park Trust
A number of areas of the park have been flooded. Pic: Nene Park Trust

The park remains open, but some areas are not accessible because of the rain.

A spokesman for the Nene Park Trust said: "If visiting Nene Park today please take care as there is flooding around the back of Gunwade Lake and into Bluebell Wood from Milton Ferry Bridge at Ferry Meadows."

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The heavy rain brought disruption across Peterborough yesterday, with Bourges Boulevard again suffering flooding, causing delays for people making essential journeys.

A number of areas of the park have been flooded. Pic: Nene Park TrustA number of areas of the park have been flooded. Pic: Nene Park Trust
A number of areas of the park have been flooded. Pic: Nene Park Trust

MORE: Lane closed on major Peterborough city centre road as flooding hitsA weather warning is also in place as wintry weather is set to stay in the city over the weekend.

MORE: Fun in the snow near Peterborough - weather warning remains in place

Related topics:PeterboroughNene ParkBluebell Wood

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