Ferry Meadows Cafe

09/06/2026

Come on Down and get snapping with those photos for the JUNE competition!!!!

Theme -👉 The weather, capture the beauty of the park when the clouds roll in, or right after the rain stops when everything looks bright and green, Or when the sun is shining so bright!
HOW TO ENTER
Snap: Take a photo of anything to do with the Great Outdoors.
Email: Send your top shots (Max 3) to [email protected].
Details: Include the Date, Time, and Location.
THE COUNTDOWN
20th: Entry Deadline 📧
21st: "Top 3" Finalists posted for the public vote! 👍
27th: Voting Closes.
28th: Winner Announced! 🏆
⚖️ THE SMALL PRINT
By entering, you grant Meadow Brown Restaurants and Nene Park Trust permission to use your images for marketing. Max 3 entries. Please stay on designated paths and follow park safety rules.
Get snapping! Shout out to our partners Nene Park Trust Ferry Meadows Flora and Fauna Group

02/06/2026

JUNE PHOTO COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN - Calling all, photographers, and nature lovers! Our JUNE Photo Competition is officially LIVE!

Theme -👉 The weather, capture the beauty of the park when the clouds roll in, or right after the rain stops when everything looks bright and green, Or when the sun is shining so bright!

HOW TO ENTER
Snap: Take a photo of anything to do with the Great Outdoors.
Email: Send your top shots (Max 3) to [email protected].
Details: Include the Date, Time, and Location.
THE COUNTDOWN
20th: Entry Deadline 📧
21st: "Top 3" Finalists posted for the public vote! 👍
27th: Voting Closes.
28th: Winner Announced! 🏆

⚖️ THE SMALL PRINT
By entering, you grant Meadow Brown Restaurants and Nene Park Trust permission to use your images for marketing. Max 3 entries. Please stay on designated paths and follow park safety rules.
Get snapping! Shout out to our partners Nene Park Trust Ferry Meadows Flora and Fauna Group

27/05/2026

🏆 THE GRAND REVEAL: WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆

The results are finally in for our May Photo Competition, and we are absolutely thrilled to announce our champion: Bart G 🎉✨

Early morning fishing!, was the standout favourite with the highest number of public votes, 🌅🌊

Huge congratulations, Bart G! You perfectly captured the early morning magic that makes Ferry Meadows such a special place to be.

🎁 The Prize:
Next time you're passing by, please pop into the Café and ask for Tia or Sarah to claim your well-deserved coffee and cake! ☕️🍰

A massive thank you to everyone who entered and voted. Keep those cameras ready for our next competition! 📸👇

25/05/2026

FINALIST #2 Bart G - Gunwade lake, early morning fishing - Ferry Meadows

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25/05/2026

FINALIST #2 David Arthur - Mum and Cub Otter - Overton Lake
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25/05/2026

FINALIST #1 Alison Hichens beautiful Swan
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25/05/2026

IT’S TIME TO CHOOSE YOUR WINNER! 📸✨

We’ve been overwhelmed by the talent in our May Photo Competition. Out of all of beautiful captures, our judges have selected the final three, but we need YOU to crown the champion.
How to Vote:

1️⃣ We are posting the three finalists on our grid right now.
2️⃣ Scroll through and 'Like' the photo (or photos!) that capture the magic of the lake for you.
3️⃣ The entry with the most hearts by 27th May wins!
The Reward: A well-deserved coffee and a slice of our signature cake at Lakeside. 🍰☕

Get voting and help us celebrate our local photographers!

07/05/2026

It’s Official: We’re in one of the UK's Best Parks! 🏆🌳

We’ve always known that Ferry Meadows is a special place, but it’s wonderful to see it recognized nationally by the BBC! From the stunning lake views to the miles of accessible trails, we are so proud to be the "heart" of such an incredible park.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time after seeing the news or you’re one of our regular morning walkers, pop into Lakeside Kitchen & Bar or Ferry Meadows Café to celebrate with us. Coffee, cake, and the UK's best scenery,what more could you need?

Read the full story here and plan your visit:

The award "means a great deal to our staff and volunteers", says the charity's development director.

01/05/2026

Calling all walkers, photographers, and nature lovers! Our MAY Photo Competition is officially LIVE!
Theme -👉 'THE GREAT OUTDOORS'

HOW TO ENTER
Snap: Take a photo of anything to do with the Great Outdoors.
Email: Send your top shots (Max 3) to [email protected].
Details: Include the Date, Time, and Location.

📅 THE COUNTDOWN
20th: Entry Deadline 📧
21st: "Top 3" Finalists posted for the public vote! 👍
27th: Voting Closes.
28th: Winner Announced! 🏆

⚖️ THE SMALL PRINT
By entering, you grant Meadow Brown Restaurants and Nene Park Trust permission to use your images for marketing. Max 3 entries. Please stay on designated paths and follow park safety rules.
Get snapping! Shout out to our partners Nene Park Trust Ferry Meadows Flora and Fauna Group

27/04/2026

The 'Grand Reveal WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆📸'

The results are in for our April Photo Competition, and we are thrilled to announce our champion: Karen Aylin!

Her breath-taking shot, 'Sunrise over Overton Lake', was the standout favourite. Not only did it receive the highest number of public votes, but it was also the unanimous choice of our judging panel.

Congratulations, Karen! You’ve perfectly captured the early morning magic that makes Ferry Meadows so special.

The Prize: Pop into the Café and ask for Tia or Sarah to claim your well-deserved coffee and cake! 🍰☕