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Ferry Meadows Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Ham Lane
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire (Browse area)
PE2 5UU
Tel: 01342 327 490
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Pitches: 282
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 No Bar |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire On Site |
 Golf On Site |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: September 2024 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: CVM17 |
27 reviews from this member |
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 A large and well laid out site in woodland with abundant facilities, including drive over motorhome service points.
The excellent facilities were always very clean, and the small shop sells Calor gas cylinders, which we needed.
A variety of food vans, in rotation, are on site each evening.
Adjacent to Nene Park, the location is ideal for outdoor activities, both land and water based.
The site is a twenty minute walk from Overton station on the Nene Valley (steam) Railway.
The nearest bus stop is three quarters of a mile away, a little far for my wife, especially as the helpful wardens couldn’t advise on times due to recent service changes. We had no problem in ordering a taxi. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Trevor57 |
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We have been to this site many times so thought it about time we did a review. Easy access from the A1 just follow the CAMC directions.
When you get to the Notcutts Garden Centre roundabout turn 1st left into Ham Lane and the site is further down on the left after the Nene Valley Railway Crossing.
There have been improvements to Ferry Meadows since we last came as follows:
1. The Motorhome Service Point now has a drive over point which is a big improvement. There is one on each side of the site.
2. They have now installed several service pitches on the West side.
3. There is now a single waste/recycling area one on each side of the site. This in our opinion is much better than having waste bins all over the place as they get a bit smelly and untidy in our view. We understand CAMC are converting all there sites to this way.
The great thing here is that you are adjacent to Ferry Meadows Country Park with lots of walking, cycling and a couple of café's. You are also next to the Nene Valley Railway if it is running during your stay. There is a Beefeater restaurant next to the Garden Centre where you turned at the roundabout.
We have always used this site to stay at for a few days when travelling North or South and will continue to do so. It would also be suitable for a longer stay.
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| Date of Visit: June 2024 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 8 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Chrishood |
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What an absolute delight this place is. From the choice of sites (either side of the lane) to the various types of pitch available.
We chose a grass pitch and shared it with rabbits and magpies. So peaceful.
Also, being next door to the fabulous Nene Park and the lakes and wildlife around, was an absolute bonus.
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| Date of Visit: June 2024 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: GMC1958 |
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Very disappointed to arrive 5 minutes early but behind another 2 caravans as the entrance was closed with a sign " happy to welcome you at 1300" Caused a traffic issue.
The grassed areas looked quite unattended for sometime.
A little odd for a CAMC site.
Only one bin area ??
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| Date of Visit: June 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Vwdubman |
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When I initially looked at this site I was horrified by the size of the site, how wrong was I.
The site is laid out very well and does not feel that large at all
The stay was great from start to finish, the check in was quick and very efficient, the wardens are very pleasant and happy in their work.
The facilities are immaculate.
The pitches are the usual CAMC standard, there is also a small shop on site selling all the essentials.
A variety of food vans tend the site on various nights of the week, Pizzas, Indian Street Food, and a fish and chip van who I can recommend.
The Ferry Meadows country park is great for walking, cycling and if you want to try your hand at sailing, paddle boarding or canoes there is a small outlet that you can hire them from.
Would I return to Ferry Meadows without a doubt. !
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| Date of Visit: March 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: David Klyne |
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This is an update to my previous 2022 review as there have been some positive changes to the site since our last visit.
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. Be aware there is nowhere to park if you arrive before the 1. 00pm deadline.
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.
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.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Tigsteroonie |
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I chose this campsite primarily because of its proximity to relatives, but I'd recommend it to anybody looking for a site close to a park with cycling and watersports facilities, as it is just 1 minute's walk to the entrance to Nene Park (Ferry Meadows) and by camping so close, you save on the car parking fees!
I was impressed that they had separate camping fields for tents, which means we were not surrounded by the motorhomes and caravans that are the site's main customers.
We were on the 'Eastern' site, and had a choice of pitches in the EHU field. Toilets were clean, warm and plentiful, located in the centre of the site so not a long walk from anywhere. Rubbish bins and water taps also plentiful.
They also had - when we visited - travelling food vans. Each morning there was a coffee and danish stall; then in the evening there was a well-publicised rotation of pizza, fish and chips, loaded chips etc. Visiting relatives means that we didn't partake but the fish and chips looked very popular.
Being within a 'burb of a city, there are supermarkets, corner stores and other takeaways within a short driving distance. You can even catch a train on the Nene Valley Railway, again 1-2 minutes from the site, and ride the train up towards the city centre.
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Date of Visit: July 2023  |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Sting5 |
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Brilliant caravan site, with lots to do for children and families, great bike rides, food stands and activities,
The toilets and showers were warm and clean,
We visited two local pubs and had lovely meals,
Playground was ideal,
Will definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: June 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Young couple |
| Reviewer: Romastone |
45 reviews from this member |
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We used this site as a stopover between the Channel Tunnel and home after a trip to France.
On arrival, was greeted by several staff in the check in area advising to proceed and pick a pitch. We had two options, hard standing on the west site or grass on the east. We chose the west as apparently it was quieter with fewer children.
Usual CMC facilities, always very clean and enjoyed our one night stay. Having lived in the area several years previously I was aware that there is a huge country park and network of paths nearby so that was quite handy for walking the dog.
It's really handy for coming off the A1 too. One issue that I am now having with CMC sites is their nightly charge. We didn't bother hooking up to the EHU as we were only there for one night.
Charges include EHU but we use so little and I feel that CMC need to give people the option to not pay for the hook up. Even if we had hooked up, we wouldn't have used much electricity.
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| Date of Visit: September 2022 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: 664DaveS |
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We arrived on a Friday, mid afternoon but were checked in quite quickly and efficiently. The wardens explained there were two halves of the site but both had room.
We stayed on West Side with hardstanding. Large and level with room enough for van awning and car.
The East Side has more grass pitches and a tent area.
Facilities were lovely and clean with very hot showers! You can adjust the temperature!
The adjacent Nene Park is lovely with miles of good walks and things to do.
The steam railway runs behind the site, about 20 m from our pitch!
Beautifully restored locomotive with a loud whistle!
Overton Station for the heritage line is 5 minutes from the site.
Phone reaction is good but tv not. There are coax connections on the electric bollards for the tv booster if you have a cable. We do so no problem.
Peterborough is 3. 5 miles away with plenty of car parks and a bus stop close to the site.
WiFi is available as are play areas for children.
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