Browsing local attractions within 10 miles of Papley Farm Cottages

Peterborough Central Park, Park Crescent, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4DX, Tel: 01733 563 634, (9 miles, 14kms)

The Buttercross, situated in the heart of Central Park is somewhere to go for coffee, lunch or just a yummy treat! Expect a warm welcome all year round.

Thorpe Meadows, off Longthorpe Parkway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6GA, Tel: 01733 564240, Email, www.ramadapeterborough.co.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

Located just 0.5 mile from the city centre, and within 5 minutes from the A1(M) means your never far from something to do.

Bishops Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5BW, Tel: 01733 864169, www.vivacity-peterborough.com, (8 miles, 13kms)

The Lido will be open from end of May until September.

24 Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS, Tel: 01733 347239, Email, www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

The Benedict Rooms at Peterborough Cathedral are perfectly situated in the heart of the city centre in the beautiful and tranquil Cathedral Precincts. With four impressive venues to choose from with capacity for between 2 and 70 people.

Great North Road, Stilton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3RA, Tel: 01733 241066, Email, www.thebellstilton.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

Historic 17th century coaching inn, 'The Birthplace of Stilton Cheese'. Set in its own picturesque gardens with a romantic stone courtyard, replete with a wishing well.

Westgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RB, Tel: 01733 561364, Email, www.peelhotels.com, (8 miles, 13kms)

The Bull Hotel originally back dates to the seventeenth century, this grade two listed building has been extensively developed and tastefully refurbished.

9 Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1HJ, Tel: 01733 452336, Email, www.visitpeterborough.com, (8 miles, 13kms)

The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7QJ, Tel: 01733 313414, Email, www.vivacity-peterborough.com, (10 miles, 16kms)

28 acre landscape park and heritage centre with reconstructions, parkland and museum.

Park Crescent, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4DZ, (9 miles, 15kms)

Central Park has recently been awarded the prestigious Green Flag as result of improvements to the park.

Ham Farm House, Ham Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5UU, Tel: 01733 234193, Email, www.neneparktrust.org.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

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.

Nassington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6QG, Tel: 01780 782575, www.prebendal-manor.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)

Described as a hidden gem and dating from the early 13th century the manor is the oldest property in Northamptonshire.

The Serpentine, Hampton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7, (8 miles, 13kms)

At the Hampton township on Peterborough's southern perimeter, the Serpentine Green Shopping Centre opened in February 1999 and includes Britain's largest Tesco Extra store.

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9PS, Tel: 01733 890419, www.wildlifebcnp.org, (7 miles, 12kms)

Site of old settling ponds that have developed into a mixture of reedbeds, open water and riverside vegetation.

Hampton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 0LD, Tel: 01733 453450, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

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

Overton Lake, Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5UU, Tel: 0845 6448633, Email, www.poshboatz.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

Public boat trips and Private Charters amid stunning scenery in Country Park and on River Nene.

Wansford, Nr. Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6JA, Tel: 01733 890419, www.wildlifebcnp.org, (6 miles, 10kms)

A remnant of limestone grassland with species - rich springs and flushes.

Northminster, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE11AY, Tel: 01733 343358, (8 miles, 13kms)

Peterborough's City Market is an open covered general retail Market - fruit, vegetables, clothing, meat and fish.

Longthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6LS, www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-4665, (7 miles, 11kms)

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