Ferry Meadows Country Park, just 3 miles from Peterborough, offers 500 acres of woodlands, meadows, and lakes, plus indoor classrooms for all-weather learning. Nearby, the Nene Park Rural Estate provides a sustainably managed agricultural landscape ideal for A-level Biology studies. The Nene Outdoors Centre adds opportunities for outdoor learning and skill-building in a safe environment.
Nene Park Trust are offering exclusive Hero discounts across 3 of their school learning programmes. Scroll down for more information about the workshops – Quote ‘Great British School Tip’ upon booking to redeem your offer.
Get 20% discount on curriculum based Outdoor Learning visits taking place October – March. £240 for a full day visit (maximum 36 children)
Get 20% discount on A level workshops for visits taking place October – March. Usually £155 for a half day workshop (maximum 36 children)
Get 10% off Adventure Activity Bookings taking place 1st April – 31st May. 20% off for bookings taking place 1st October – 31st March. Prices vary – but based on an average of £23/head.
Venue Highlights
Curriculum based outdoor learning
From their base at Ferry Meadows Country Park, the team offer a range of curriculum based outdoor learning activities designed to tie in with national requirements at all levels. Teachers can choose from a selection of themed days developed to target specific curriculum areas or select from a wide range of activities to create a day tailored to individual requirements. Popular days include Pirates, Living things and their habitats, Finding the way, Once upon a time and Living Rivers. Get 20% discount of any of their standard CBOL days between October 2024 and March 2025 by quoting 'Great British School Trip' when booking
A-Level Biology Sampling Techniques
Their A-Level Biology Sampling Techniques session provides students with hands-on experience using a variety of sampling techniques and equipment for required practicals. Held at their Rural Estate hub near Castor, students explore agricultural and natural habitat within walking distance for fieldwork investigations. Tailored to meet requirements of key exam boards, options include studies on plant distribution, species diversity, plant morphology and the impact of biotic and abiotic factors. Their expert team collaborates with teachers to customise investigations, ensuring relevant to your exam board and seasonal species availability. Get a 20% discount on any of their A-Level Biology workshops between October 2024 and March 2025. Quote Great British School Trip when booking.
Outdoor Adventure Activities
Outdoor Adventure Activities offer a range of land and water-based options, including archery, sailing, climbing, kayaking, and bushcraft. Experienced staff tailor activities to meet specific learning goals, supporting education and development through adventure.
Looking for a bursary to support your trip?
We know that funding a school trip isn’t always easy. If you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.
Simply fill in our bursary form and let us know how we might help.
Venue Details
Contact
www.nenepark.org.uk/Pages/Category/what-we-offer
Address
Ham Lane, Peterborough
PE2 5UU. Peterborough
Opening Hours
Opening times vary depending on your required workshop. Please click on the link below for more information.