Countryside, towns and villages in Peterborough

Church Street, Werrington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6QE

Werrington Village Centre

Sacrewell, Thornhaugh, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6HJ, Tel: 01780 782254, Email, www.sacrewell.org.uk

Sacrewell Farm offers fun for the whole family. Come and meet the friendly farm animals and explore the Water Mill.

Rams Fair Meadow Allotment Site, London Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2, Tel: 07834 815943, Email

King's Bush Farm, London Road, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NH, Tel: 08701 904090, www.woodgreen.org.uk

Wood Green Animal Shelters is a registered charity that has been taking in and re-homing animals since 1924. The charity takes in over 5000 animals a year and has set national standards in animal care.

The Lindens, Wisbech Road, Thorney, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0TD, Tel: 01733 271020, Email, www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk

Children's activity Farm giving children the opportunity to get close to the animals and learn about their breeding and rearing whilst having a great fun day out. Really get close to the animals.

Longthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6LS, www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-4665

The ponds at Longthorpe originally belonged to the medieval manor (no longer standing) which at one time was the property of the abbey.

Stanground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8HZ, Tel: 01954 713500, Email, www.wildlifebcnp.org

The tip of Cambridgeshire's second major flood defence - the Nene Washes, home to many rare insects and birds.

Little London, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 9LE, Tel: 01406 363833, Email, www.butterflyandwildlifepark.co.uk

A family attraction with an excellent new adventure playground, outdoor picnic facility, Walk through tropical bird aviary, Birds of prey enclosure, gardens, unusual animal in the park, butterflies, toads and iguanas.

Ham Farm House, Ham Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5UU, Tel: 01733 234193, Email, www.neneparktrust.org.uk

Nene Park stretches for 10 km along the beautiful valley of the River Nene immediately west of Peterborough. At its heart is Ferry Meadows Country Park.

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1NA, Tel: 01733 568408, www.pect.org.uk

This is an ideal introduction to cycling in Peterborough & the surrounding countryside both for visitors and residents alike. The Green Wheel provides 45 miles of sustainable travel throughout Peterborough.

City Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1

A vibrant city centre with street entertainment, alfresco cafes, Farmers Markets & lots more.

Ham Farm House, Ham Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5UU, Tel: 01733 234193, Email, www.neneparktrust.org.uk

Ferry Meadows is the 200ha (500acre) Country Park at the heart of Nene Park. Its lakes, meadows, woodlands & riverside make it a favourite destination for many visitors throughout the year.

Hampton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 0LD, Tel: 01733 453450, Email

Crown Lakes is made up of 2 large flooded brick pits & spans 87 acres of community parkland.

Off Fulbridge Road, Werrington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6QZ, www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-4666

Cuckoo's Hollow in Werrington was originally an area of pastureland surrounded by dykes on all sides with Werrington Brook running through the centre.

The Embankment, Peterborough, Cambs, PE1 1EF, Tel: 01733 747474, www.environment-agency.gov.uk

The Embankment by the River Nene plays host to many events throughout the year.

Itter Crescent, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6JT, Tel: 01733 747474

Itter Park is now amongst the elite - winning the Green Flag award for the first time in 2007.

Off Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough, Cambs, PE3 6GA, Tel: 01733 747474, www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-4659

Alongside the river Nene at Thorpe Meadows, this reserve contains ponds, marsh, grassland, scrub and willows.

City Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1, www.visitpeterborough.com

Originally founded around a Saxon abbey, Peterborough has developed into a vibrant modern city - with a rich and ancient heritage.