Ferry Meadows Club Campsite

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another good stay

Had a lovely stay here. The only downside was the amount of vans arriving we were 15mins early(hard to get the timing right) so we had to drive in and out and go up the road and come back. However I have to say the staff handled the 80 vans in quick time. There were 180 vans arriving the following week so that could cause problems as theres nowhere to turn around. The trouble is people arrive early or dead on time to get the best pitch. On a site like this I feel pitches should be allocated on booking and that way people dont need to rush to get there first. I know other private sites do this and although I dont want this to be a regular occurance if it helps and prevents the site closing that I would be prepared to accept it. Its a great site for walking and we will be back. The staff were all brilliant . Recommend not arriving till 1.15.

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thebankclerk

Reviewed on 29/04/2022 16:34

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1st time and won't be the last

Our very 1st experience of caravaning, Was a bit nervous on arrival being a newbie,but Andy who met us at the barrier was fantastic.... He explained everything and told me to find him if I had any problems setting up. My partner went into reception and was also very well looked after. Of we drove round the site to pitch up for the very 1st time,found a nice little pitch in the far corner and after a few minor adjustments we were in. Not long after i had connected all the services Andy appeared to make sure I was ok...... We had a great evening and the 6st Rotty was very well behaved for his 1st time also. Next morning we started to pack up for home and who should appear??? Andy was checking everything had gone according to plan...... We will most definitely be using Ferry Meadows as our regular weekends away as we only live 20mins drive....

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Carlosticos

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Reviewed on 21/04/2022 14:48

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Room for Improvements

One of our many return visits to Ferry Meadows over the years. In fact, it was the first campsite we ever visited about 40 years ago almost to the day! We were on the West site which is predominantly hardstandings and is open all year but the section across the road was still closed at the time of our stay. Its four years since our last stay and it was disappointing that a more modern open grill motorhome waste point had still not been installed in this section of the site. There is space at the end of the toilet block for a drive through emptying point. The current waste point is almost unusable because of its position as you can't get your drain tap over the drain without blocking the road. This is the first site we have been on with the dual white peg system. Personally, I had no problems with pitching correctly using one peg but I assume there have been issues. A casual observation from walking around the site seems to suggest that it seems to be helping. I was surprised that there was nothing for sale in reception, beyond gas and toilet chemicals. If you run out of milk you have a good mile to walk to the nearest shop! I also clearly misjudged the start of the Easter holidays as the found the site at £31 a night quite expensive with Good Friday being 10 days away! On the plus side Ferry Meadows has lots to do in the immediate area around the site. The Nene Park provides plenty of walking and cycling. Also, near to the site is the Nene Valley Railway, check online for timetable information. Just a bit further on a nice Garden Centre and next door a Beefeater Restaurant.

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DavidKlyne

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 08/04/2022 17:28

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Recent Kindness ...........

Arrived on Sat. 12th and had a fall within a couple of hours of being on site. A lady warden provided a suitable bandage and came to enquire how I was later on. After our departure a few days later I was contacted at home to see how I was. I was most touched and hope this small thank you reaches her.

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Maz05manic

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Reviewed on 17/03/2022 20:56

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Excellent active family location

What a fantastic location! Our first trip here, first club booking, and first winter camp. Cold but glorious weather, we had the best weekend. We would love to come back when the new playground and football cage are open. Being right next to Nene Park and Ferry Meadows was brilliant for us. Days of cycling, walking, bird watching - such peace! It's huge and easy to get away from the crowds. The facilities are fantastic - we are used to 'farm' type sites with our campervan, which we love, but in winter the warm, clean shower block was welcome! The lady in Reception was very welcoming. Having steam trains toot past was lovely for the kids. We will be back!0

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Clan Adventures

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Reviewed on 07/03/2022 22:32

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Same old same old

Same old site, still flooding on the same pitches and across the roadways, especially the walkway by the pitches into the facilities block. There was mud all over the walkway and surrounding pitches. You had to wade through 3 inches deep water. Despite changing the club name a number years ago now to include 'motorhome' the motorhome service point is still difficult to get into, blocks the road for other vehicles as its a one way system and still has an awkward manhole cover to lift up underneath - not very user friendly. Where is the drive over grid? The only 2 good points - toilets were clean and a very friendly welcome from the lady on reception - but she said she was only there till the end of the week! Would it be a good idea for the wardens to have name badges so if there is any praise (or complaint) you know who you are speaking to?

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Mr Fat

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Reviewed on 28/02/2022 17:41

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Back again

First stayed here in January 2022 for my first solo trip. Was very cold, all outside water points were frozen! Had a relaxing stay. Realised that the site and its location are ideal to bring my grandsons, so visited again in the February half term. A successful visit so I am booking again for Easter week. Plenty of easy cycling for the smallest grandson, Peterborough city within easy cycling distance when I am on my own. There are activities for the boys, At Easter 'we' will be going on a boat trip, climbing up a wall, perhaps shooting some arrows and going on an Easter egg hunt. Also cycling, using the play areas and going on the mini railway. My only gripe is that the nearby Nene Park railway is fully booked two months in advance! Nothing to do with the site, of course,

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PATRICIA ROBINS

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Reviewed on 24/02/2022 18:36

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Return visit to site

Would rate this as one of the best Club sites we’ve been to - not only for the cleanliness and thoughtfully equipped facilities on the site and the friendliness of the staff, but also due to the excellent location at the entrance to the Ferry Meadows Country Park. Masses of walks and cycle ways all around, both around the Park, but also into the city and around the perimeter - worth looking at Peterborough Green Wheel route which is a fantastic route primarily on cycle paths. Several nearby coffee shops too - would recommend the Boat House in the Park, and the cafe at Notcutts Garden Centre just up the road. Great for a visit if you are interested in gardening too ! The site itself is very well maintained with all services close to the pitches. Stayed mid week in February - which we found out was half term locally - so site was fairly busy, but pitches are well spaced and there was plenty of room.

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Dodun

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 19/02/2022 18:40

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Great location

We stayed in January 2022. The site was not busy. We chose not to use facilities because of Covid, but all looked spotless. As others have mentioned, road noise at night can be an issue, but you're on the edge of a city! It wasn't a problem, and will be better when the trees are in leaf again I expect. Otherwise the site was pretty quiet. We had a nice walk at the Sculpture Trail near the Rowing Lake. To do so we parked at Orton Mere (£2.50 all day), then walked over the Railway near Orton Mere Station, across the river Nene and under the motorway. It was a nice peaceful walk with plenty of sculpture and wildlife to watch, as well as rowers on the lake. A good tarmac path for walking or cycling. We also visited Flag Fen Archaeology Park, another interesting site in the area. We've been to Ferry Meadows before and will definintely be returning. Hopefully the Motorhome Waste Point may have been improved by then - it is awkward to use and doing so easily blocks the traffic depending on where your waste outlet is on the van. These are not intended as negative comments, merely pointing out issues we had. Its a good site, we'll be back!

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CarringtonsCapers

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Reviewed on 01/02/2022 11:07

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An excellent site in beautiful surroundings

This was our first trip to Ferry Meadows and was delighted with the welcome we received from the staff who were very helpful. We were on pitch 104 close to the facilities and site entrance with a lovely backdrop. It's in a beautiful location and easy to get to location, we spent many hours walking our dog around the beautiful lakes within the park. We liked it so much we booked the site again in June. The site facilities were excellent very clean and tidy, site layout very good, and so much to see in the area, looking forward to our return in June.

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Perrin Stow

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Reviewed on 31/01/2022 21:57

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