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Sculpture
Much of the
Peterborough Sculpture Trust collection is sited in Nene
Park with the majority of pieces in the sculpture park at
Thorpe Meadows on the south side of the rowing course.
Widely recognised as one of the best collections of
contemporary sculpture in the country it includes pieces by
well-known Artists such as Sir Anthony Caro, Lee Grandjean,
Miles Davis and Antony Gormley as well as lesser-known
Artists.
Wildlife in Thorpe Meadows
Although close to the city there is an amazing variety of
wildlife to be found around Thorpe Meadows.
Ducks and Geese
like the rowing course and nearby on the river is home to
Herons, Cormorants and even Kingfishers.
There footpaths
towards the city link to the
Board Walks Nature Reserve. Helicopter Landing
The area of grass between the rowing lake and the Hotel is
occasionally used as an emergency helicopter landing site to
transfer casualties to the nearby district hospital. Please
do not obstruct the landing site or access road.
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