3 Best Parks in Peterborough

“Ferry Meadows is an ideal place for a family day out. This park is one of the largest country parks in the region and a favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year. The park hosts pay-and-play activities such as pedalos, kayaks, paddleboards, and courses. The lakeside provides a hub for activity and relaxation. The Ferry Meadows Café is in a lovely location overlooking Overton Lake next to the visitor centre. The café offers indoor and outdoor seating and a range of snacks, meals, and drinks. Ferry Meadows in Nene Park is one of the key landing places, marked with signposts on the Green Wheel cycle route. The park is the perfect place to organise an event. Ferry Meadows in Nene Park has a specific barbecue area and a playground for kids with sand, water, and green grass.”

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“Barnwell Country Park has many opportunities to see all types of birds and other wildlife. The park comprises 37 acres of lakes, riverbanks, and meadows to explore, situated close to the historic market town of Oundle. There is a lovely little café for your tea and cake needs. Barnwell Country Park hosts a visitor centre, kids' adventure playground, walking paths and trails, on-site café, orienteering course, nature trail, fishing, bird-watching hides, and a BBQ and picnic area. There is plenty of bird life around, and people fish here, too. The car park gets busy on nice days, but there is also an overflow car park. At Barnwell Country Park, visitors can find information, tabletop games, and fun educational activities. Annual parking permits are available.”

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“Bretton Park is the perfect place to picnic, with plenty of space for recreational games and play, such as kickarounds. There are football pitches, a tennis court, and two cricket pitches, all of which are popular and well-used throughout the year. The park hosts the annual Community Summer Festival, concerts, and other entertainment events. Bretton Park has an open-air paddling pool, available during summer and free to the public. Bretton Park has a great sense of community, with different events each year.”

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