Heritage in Peterborough

John Clare Cottage, 12 Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7ED
Tel: 01733 253330 
Located in the village of Helpston, which is between Peterborough and Stamford. John Clare was born in village, and the Cottage was his home where he lived with his family for most of his life.

The Cathedral Office, 12a Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS
Tel: 01733 355300 
An undiscovered gem. Magnificent Norman architecture, unique 13th century nave ceiling and stunning West Front. Burial place of two Queens. Open daily. Tours by appointment. Visit the cathedral souvenir kiosk and refreshment facility.

Priestgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1LF
Tel: 01733 864663 
Discover the rich & varied history of the Peterborough area - from Jurassic Sea Monsters to Napoleonic Prisoners of War to the haunted Museum building.

Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0QE
Tel: 01733 270908 
The museum shows village development from monastic days, Walloon and Flemish influence after Vermuyden's drainage, also 19thC model housing by the Duke of Bedford.

The House Office, Burghley House, Cambridgeshire, PE9 3JY
Tel: 01780 752451 
One of the largest and grandest houses of the Elizabethan age, Burghley was built and designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587, and is still lived in by his descendants.

Nassington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6QG
Tel: 01780 782575 
Described as a hidden gem and dating from the early 13th century the manor is the oldest property in Northamptonshire.

The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7QJ
Tel: 01733 313414 
28 acre landscape park and heritage centre with reconstructions, parkland and museum.

Elton, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6SH
Tel: 01832 280468 
Historic house & gardens with a fine collection of paintings, furniture, books and Henry VIII's prayer book. There are also wonderfully restored rose gardens.

The Abbey Rectory, 46 East Street, Crowland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0EN
Tel: 01733 211763 
Croyland Abbey is visible for miles around Crowland itself.

Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6LR
Tel: 01780 784444 
The 7.5-mile steam-operated Nene Valley Railway runs alongside the River Nene from Peterborough (Nene Valley station), through Wansford to Yarwell. Wansford is the main station (free parking) where there is a café and all facilities.