Longthorpe - Hollywell Ponds

What to Expect:

To access the site by road from Longthorpe Green through to Larklands, car parking is very limited. If you choose to use the on street parking around the site then please be considerate of local residents.

On foot: Take the public footpath south of Thorpe Hall that runs parallel and north of Longthorpe Parkway or take the path from Thorpe Wood Nature Reserve.

Unfortunately, there are no paths through the site so access is very difficult for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

There are also no toilets at this location. There are a few benches for seating but again very limited.

More Information: 

The site of Holywell Ponds in Longthorpe is steeped in history and has the best remaining examples of medieval fish ponds in the Peterborough area. The seven ponds used to form part of the estate of Thorpe Hall and provided the lord and his family with a constant supply of fresh fish. Inside a small grotto in the corner of the site there is a natural spring that feeds the first pond then the water flows from one pond to another around the site. The ponds are in several acres of grassland and in one corner they are attempting to establish a wildflower meadow with native wildflowers.

The site is maintained by Peterborough City Council, if you notice any problems you can contact them on 01733 747474 or Email [email protected].

Fishing on this site is strictly by permit holders only.  No boats of motor vehicles are allowed on site.   There is no swimming allowed in the ponds.  Camping or bonfires are not allowed on this site.

It's free to visit this nature reserve.