Ferry Meadows CC Site, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 0UU, Tel. 01733233526
To find site:- The site is about 5 minutes from the A1. Leave A1 onto either the
A47 or A605 towards the centre of Peterborough and follow brown signs for the
'Nene Park'. (Avoid the small slip
road which cuts out the Notcutts
roundabout as this can be congested with parked vehicles and market type stalls,
particularly at weekends. At the roundabout by the Notcutts Garden Centre turn
left into Ham Lane and the campsite is situated just before the Country Park car
parks on the left, the entrance is well signed.
This site operates a double barrier system, the first one off the road is
controlled either by an intercom or at busy times by a member of staff.
This was one the first sites we ever stayed at when we started caravanning more
than 40 years ago and have visited many times since. In total there are 265
pitches which are split between two sections either side of the Nene Park access
road. The main reception is in the West site which consists of a majority of
hard-standings pitches, although there are also a few grass ones, and it is this
part of the site which is open all year. Recently (2024) there are now some
serviced pitches on this section. The East site, just across the road,
has mainly grass pitches although there are now about 25 or so hardstandings.
The tent area is also on this part of the site. Both parts have their own toilet
blocks which are up to the usual CMC standards. Both blocks have recently been
upgraded and extended. There is a play area on the East Site and it seems the
Rally Field can be used for more boisterous games when not in use. Electrical
connections are rated at 16 amps and use standard blue CEE17 sockets. each
electric bollard also has a digital TV hook up point. It is free to use although
you need to provide your own co-ax cable or purchase one from Reception, on the
bollard we were using we did find reception a bit hit and miss. There
are service points dotted around the site. A new open grill motorhome waste
point has now been installed on the West Site. Site wide fast WiFi is available and time can
be purchased online, however the Club have now also introduced a free WiFi
option for general browsing but not strong enough for streaming, for that you
need the paid for version. Alternatively, EE
and 02 have reasonable G4 connections if you prefer to use your own data. This
site tends to be very busy, particularly at weekends and Bank Holidays so it’s
an idea to book, non-members are accepted. Reception has a good selection of
essentials for sale.
It certainly makes an ideal site for a weekend or even longer. It is situated in the Nene Valley Park which is in the outer suburbs of Peterborough within easy access from the A1. The Park provides wonderful opportunities for walks and cycle rides. It also has the opportunity for tent camping and details are available from www.neneparktrust.org.uk If you want to visit the city centre the best way is to catch a steam train into the centre of Peterborough if it is in operation during your stay. The Nene Valley Railway runs along one side of the site and the station is a few minutes walk from the site. Also within easy walking distance is a Notcutts Garden Centre, a Beefeater Pub and a golf course. The site information hut gives details of the local supermarkets and directions. There is now a new large shopping centre called the Serpentine Green Shopping Centre a couple of miles away that contains a Tesco Extra. There is also a Co-Op convenience store about a mile walk from the site. Each side of the campsite has its own information point. If you don't want to use your car there is a good bus service (route number Citi 1) from Wistow Drive which is about a ten-minute walk from the site. They run about every ten minutes at peak time. It’s a circular route so they go one way, left to right, along Wistow Drive.
Click on thumbnails below for a larger image.
The East site was closed during our stay so the photos below are added just to give an overall impression.
Some 2010 updated pictures of the Toilet Blocks and the hardstandings on the East side.
