Celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of Ferry Meadows

Celebrations for the 40th anniversary of Ferry Meadows continued at the weekend with a second big event to mark the occasion.

Following on from the Cultural Festival at the end of June/start of July, the country park held an Activity Weekend last weekend which saw visitors offered the chance to take a ride in a helicopter and see the stunning scenery from above. Sunday’s offerings also included a dog show, rides in a miniature railway or tractor, various climbing and cycling activities, fairground rides, food stalls on Coney Meadow and a pop-up skatepark at Lakeside, plus much more, like flying model planes (pictured right).

Ferry Meadows, in Ham Lane, off Oundle Road, is managed by the Nene Park Trust.

Head of fundraising, Adrian Oates said: “We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has joined us over the two weekends to celebrate 40 years of Ferry Meadows. It was great to see so many people come together to celebrate the wonderful park and enjoy it as they have done for many years.

“Both the weekend just gone and our first celebration weekend at the end of June just go to show how much we have on offer at Ferry Meadows and how there’s fun for the whole family – there’s something for toddlers, parents and dog walkers too.

“We are so glad we’ve been able to share our celebrations.”

Model planes being flown at the event