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Approximately 1,000,000 visitors use Nene Park every year.
To ensure that every visitor has a safe and enjoyable time
and to protect the special interests of the site, we would
appreciate the help and cooperation of all visitors.
Rangers and other staff will be pleased to help you and
to answer any questions you may have. Please follow their
advice. In an emergency outside office hours the duty Ranger
can be contacted on 07860 308081.
Countryside Code
For your own and others safe and
enjoyable use of the countryside, please follow the
Countryside Code. Please visit the Countryside Access
Website for the
Countryside Code
Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and
property as you find them Protect plants and animals and
take your litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider
other people
Children visiting the Park are advised to be accompanied
at all times by a responsible adult.
Cycling
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Only ride on the designated routes.
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Please be
aware of other Park users, especially walkers and
horse-riders.
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We advise the wearing of safety helmets at
all times.
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Please do not ride your bike on the pavements
around the Visitor Centre.
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Use a bell to warn other Park
users of your approach especially when approaching from
behind.
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There is a speed limit of 15mph on all roads and
paths within the Park.
Dog Walkers
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Please keep your dog under close control at
all times.
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Please clean up after your dog and use the dog
bins provided.
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Do not leave your dog unattended in a
vehicle on hot days.
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Please be aware that allowing your
dog to be out of control in a field containing livestock is
an offence.
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Stray or lost dogs found in the Park are
handed over or reported to the Peterborough City Council’s
Dog Warden Tel 01733 453557.
For information about being a responsible dog
owner then please visit
Peterborough City Council
website
Horses
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Only ride on the designated routes -
route leaflet
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Please be aware of other
Park users.
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Please un-box in the Coach Park next to the
main Ferry Meadows car park or at Orton Mere in the car
park.
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PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A HEIGHT BARRIER ON HAM LANE
THE ENTRANCE TO FERRY MEADOWS - barrier
information. This may be open during the day
when you arrive but may be closed before you leave please
contact the duty ranger on 07860 308081 for assistance.
For information about horse riding and codes of conduct
please see the
British Horse Society website
Litter
Please take all your litter home.
Recycle
as much of it as you can. Remember
that litter can cause injury to people and wildlife and can
also increase the risk of fire. If you have to leave it
behind then please use the litter bins provided.
Picnics & Barbecues
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Please take all your litter home.
Recycle
as much as you can.
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Permanent Barbecue stands are available on a first come
basis and are located adjacent to the Watersports car park
and alongside the Coach Park -
barbecue information
leaflet
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You can use your own Barbecue providing they are
on a stand, disposable barbecues that come into contact
directly with the ground or table tops must not be used
unless placed on an insulating surface.
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Barbecues must be
sited a safe distance from buildings & vegetation.
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Please
do not obstruct footpaths or other routes.
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Have some means
of extinguishing a fire close at hand, especially during dry
periods.
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Never leave Barbecues unattended, extinguish all
fires before leaving.
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Please do not put hot ashes into
litter bins or empty onto the ground.
Water Safety
The lakes and river are deep and the water is untreated.
Inflatable craft are not permitted on any of the lakes.
DO NOT SWIM OR PADDLE - it is dangerous. In Winter keep
off the ice.
 Lifebuoy
are located around the lakes. They are here for emergency
use only, please don’t interfere with them they are for your
safety. Be aware of the dangers of Water and
especially make children aware. Please visit
RoSPA Water & Leisure Safety
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