Ferry Meadows Club Campsite

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Late Easter break

We stayed on this site just after Easter for 3 nights, along with my inlaws who had recommended this site for the children. The site was easy to find and we were instructed where to park in the queue waiting to check in - all very well organised. We opted for the West site as we wanted a hard standing pitch. The site was quite full but we found two pitches together. The children went to the play area - which is very small on this side - but the other one was being renovated so cant comment. The site was clean and tidy as were the facilities. The location was good for the Ferry Meadows country park and we went here 2 days, bike riding, walking and hired a boat on the lake (very reasonable price and good service). The only downside was after some very heavy rain the roads and some of the pitches begain to fill with water. Some noise from the park next door mainly cars arriving and departing, but you'd expect that. Had a trip to Peterborough on the steam train, good experience, although Peterborough not what I expected. Last day we stayed new visitors arrived who's children ran and rode bikes through all different pitches and round backs of caravans - so glad to be leaving. I think midweek stays maybe better that weekends even in school holidays. The site was nice, clean and wardens pleasent, but nothing spectacular. Would I return? possibly if there was a show or something in the area I wanted to see. Just for a holiday - probably not.

Stills

Caravanner

Reviewed on 07/06/2016 08:45

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Good family break

First visit to Ferry Meadows for a long weekend at the end of the kids half term. Stayed with family including our 5 year old nephew, 3 year old niece and our 10 week old baby. All the kids enjoyed the new play park and the older kids loved riding their bikes around the site and the Nene Valley Park itself. Wardens friendly. Just watch out for the rabbits everywhere if your dog is partial to them!!

SianL

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Reviewed on 06/06/2016 21:34

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May Half Term

Access to the site is very good and on arrival we were greeted by security staff who took our name and booking prior to entry.  I am informed that this was due to previous years when some ne’er-do-wells tried to get on a full site without any booking. Good planning on the Caravan Clubs part! The site was fully booked and on my arrival I was presented with what little options were left to site my caravan but this was no drama. The site is split into East and West sides. The East side has the new play park which was very popular with families as expected and therefore there were no pitches left on this side. Again this was no drama and in all honesty I preferred the West side. It was quieter and there were still kids with whom my kids could play with. Pitches on the East side were grass in the majority and broken up between tree-lines. Because of this each section appeared to have a bit of a rally feel to it. There are pitches for tents and these looked fairly level. The site on the whole is pretty level. I was on a hard standing pitch so had no issue with needing leveling blocks. The pitches were spacious and well laid out.  Each side of the site has one toilet block and were well maintained and clean. I had no issues with queuing despite the site being full. The toilets have security codes to stop every man and his dog using them. Some of the wardens were miserable and they came across as being disinterested in human interaction. I don’t know if they were stressed out but it seemed the simplest of conversation or inquiry was too much for them. There was more huffing and puffing than the proverbial wolf! Maybe it’s time for a relocation or career change not involving people. This was not expected and somewhat disappointing as I have not experienced it before on a club site. It was also not exclusive to one occasion either. If nothing else folks at least lose the bad attitude! There is a lot to do in the immediate vicinity and in the general area especially if you are an outdoor person.   Despite the unpleasant staff I will visit again.

alyerpal

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Reviewed on 06/06/2016 14:36

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Love this site

we visited for the first time in 2015 and knew straightaway that we would come back with our Granddaughter, it is just perfect for kids.  Had a great time cycling in the park and caught the steam train into Peterborough.  A really lovely site in a wonderful location.  I am 100% sure we will be back!  the new play park is really lovely.  The staff are very friendly and helpful and the facilities very clean and well maintained.

bigmac7756

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Reviewed on 06/06/2016 08:09

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Cycling NOT controlled

This site is excellent for children. We went during half term, so it was busy, However! The rules on cycling is quite clear in the site rules (you MUST obey one way system) this was blatantly disregarded by most. I was trying to teach my grandson to cycle, and he couldn't understand why most people were going the wrong way? This was very dangerous and the wardens were ignoring it totally. We had to give up trying to ride and he was very disappointed. The new play area was fantastic and where we spent most of our time even though the weather was awful. This is a great site but rules are rules and should be enforced. Shame on the club!

Anthony W

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Reviewed on 05/06/2016 20:38

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2nd Visit already booked

Having just returned from Ferry Meadows I am looking forward to our second visit,  the drive down tbe A1 was straight forward no hold ups (nice surprise), we arrived at 12:10 to join the queue even this was well organised and we soon got checked in the warden's were very helpful in telling us where the best pitch for us would be depending on wether you had young children or not we chose the side of the site where you actually check in (pitch 81) this caught great afternoon sun on day 1 there after the weather went down hill, not even the fantastic wardens can do anything about this, the pitch was a great size and hardstanding as most seem to be on this side the other is mainly grass our pitch was close to the shower block which was spotless,  the surrounding area, park and steam train are a great asset to the site as well as the walks and cycle routes,  there is a pub just up the road typical pub food but it was ok if you couldn't be bothered to cook albeit a bit pricey, we had a trip booked to Chester fairoaks at the end of August but we have cancelled and re booked Ferry Meadows to further explore hopefully with better weather, overall fantastic site and wardens.  As the for bike thefts we did not here of any and there was some expensive bikes people had brought due to a cycle race in Cambridge over the weekend.

PJMEG

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Reviewed on 05/06/2016 17:46

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Grandson's choice

Perfect location for families. Grandchildren always choose this sight to visit and the new play park with football pitch was definitely a hit with them.

JamWill

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Reviewed on 04/06/2016 21:33

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Playpark

We regulary stay at this campsite. This time we stayed on the east side as we brought three grandchildren with us. The new play park was a great hit with all of them in fact it was hard to prise them away to venture further a field. There are many cycle paths and walks and the added attraction of the steam train which ran four times a day. We have booked to go again with out the grandchildren this time. Excellent facilities and lovely wardens.

jsproulpg

Reviewed on 04/06/2016 20:48

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Enjoyable stay

We had a lovely time at Ferry Meadows found a good spot yes it was close to the shower block but did not bother us. There are plenty of things to do and great walks to take and if the mood takes you why not take a train ride it's only just down the road. For the ladies and gentlemen out there who like a round of golf then you can do that as well one is close at hand. 

sam1962

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Reviewed on 27/05/2016 19:12

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Lovely site

Very good site, well positioned, plenty of walks & very friendly wardens.

BrianLiane387

Reviewed on 16/05/2016 18:29

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