Ferry Meadows question

I’ve never stayed on the east side, Meth, but found the west side very good. The facilities block was as expected and the pitching area was fairly secluded in places with bends and bays and trees rather than the traditional straight line arrangement as far as I can remember. The wardens are based on the west side but there may be an assistant warden 'living' on the east. I found the west secure enough to keep me happy.

Obviously I can’t comment on the east side but I believe it’s favoured by families with children as that’s where the play area is.

The park is superb - be sure to take your bikes. Watch out for the Whippy ice cream van visiting the site early evenings 😀🍦

Leccy bikes will be going for sure it looks to be very scenic around the Nene and cycle friendly, along with the various 'eateries' in close proximity.

It certainly is. We were on foot so couldn’t really do it justice. The wood carvings in the park are intriguing.

As leccy bikes are being mentioned, has anyone ever had any complaints (on CLs, CSs or private sites about the batteries being charged? I believe that they cost very little to recharge, but wondered if some site owners do have objections.

I have stayed on both sides over the years and have no particular preference. The most obvious difference is the East side is predominately grass pitches while you will be lucky to find a grass pitch on the West side. I have not stayed on the East side for a while but I understand the MSP has better access there but that is not of concern to caravan owners.

peedee

My physics/electronics is pretty rusty, however....

A half drained 400wh (11AH) ebike battery requires 200wh to refill it. That's 5.5ah at 36v.

a 2 amp mains charger will need ...2.25 hrs to charge it up. 

2 amps for one hour at 230v consumes 460w.

2 amps for 2.25 hrs consumes 1035 Wh or 1.035kwh, so just over one unit, say 40p.🤷🏻‍♂️

The West site has more hardstandings and is open longer than the East site so it may depend on the time of year. The have done some upgrades on the  East site which included more hardstandings and an upgraded toilet block. We tend to go earlier in the years so always use the East side. Just be aware that there have been security issues with bikes on Ferry Meadows. I have some pictures of the two sides here

David

Thanks for the info given, not a lot in it and I'm not into cruising for the best pitch so if site guy says there's room in the reception side, that'll do us without crossing the road.

Yes DK, I read that somewhere regarding theft of bikes, maybe it was a review but cannot remember. We do have two heavy duty chain locks and a placed tilt sensor when covered at night. Unfortunately I take my hearing aids out at night 

We've never had any complaints from CL owners or some Independent sites where we have charged the bikes. 

On several sites in the Netherlands where we holidayed last year charging "garages" were provided by the owners with multiple charging docks ready for use FOC.

Edit - For Metheven we agree with TW that you'll enjoy the area. We intended cycling into Peterborough but settled on a long walk instead last year.

Meths, we much prefer the East side. It’s more open, a lot greener, and midweek outside of school holidays, can be very quiet. We pitched well away from the playground, (which looks a good one). There are some lovely grass pitches if the weather is dry as well. Facilities are good. That said, the West side is ok as well, just seems closer together somehow. Nene Park is brilliant for cyclIng, once away from main car park areas, the pathways aren’t too busy. There are a couple of good nearly all off road rides into Peterborough itself as well, one skirting the rowing lake, the other going down the side of the steam railway and nature reserve. Some lovely stop off picnic spots, and eateries as well if you want them. Cathedral is fabulous, well worth a visit.

Do make sure your bikes are very well secured when on site. It has had thefts. 

Vbfg, we have charged our bike batteries on Club Sites, CLs etc.. Most come off the bikes and you just connect to a charger inside outfit, much like charging up an iPad or phone. Never heard of any owner/manager complaining about charging up a bike battery. Obviously, if you are on a metered pitch it will be part of your metered spend. We have never bothered with the maths, but probably pence rather than pounds.😁