Things to Do
We're well known for our beautiful city centre cathedral, the stunning landscapes of Nene Park and Ferry Meadows, the animals and expansive countryside around Sacrewell, prehistoric finds at Flag Fen, and for our railway heritage - which you can see at Nene Valley Rail and Railword Wildlife Haven - and there's so much more to discover!
Thrill-seekers can go wakeboarding, skydiving, and axe-throwing, fitness enthusiasts can run or cycle around our many parks, and indulge in water sports like kayaking and canoeing.
We're home to the East of England Arena, one of the largest venues in the region, nationally reputed drama companies, and a number of theatres who always keep audiences entertained.
Our city centre and embankment host live events and markets throughout the year - and they're a great spot to get some fantastic local food and drinks at independent eateries and micro-pubs.
Some of the best highlights in rural Peterborough include Burghley House, John Clare Cottage and Sacrewell with its camping sites, historic watermill, boutique retailers, and huge play areas.
Peterborough is a vibrant regional shopping destination with Queensgate Shopping Centre located in the city centre, plus Serpentine Green Shopping Centre in Hampton, PE1 Retail Park to the north east of the city, Brotherhood Retail and Maskew Avenue retail parks along Bourges Boulevard, and much more.
Established favourites such as the Heritage Festival, the Italian Festival, Diwali Festival, Peterborough CAMRA Beer Festival and the Perkins Great Eastern Run attract thousands of visitors from all over the country and abroad.
If your interested in holding an event or city centre trading in Peterborough and would like more information on open air options and venues, please email Justin.beaumont@peterborough.gov.uk.
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Highlights
A fabulous summer concert from the City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra, featuring Europe's most…
Described as a hidden gem and dating from the early 13th century the manor is the oldest property…
Ferry Meadows Country Park is at the heart of Nene Park in Peterborough. It's the perfect place for…
The Embankment by the River Nene plays host to many events throughout the year.
Central Park, situated on Park Crescent, is the council's most prestigious park in the city.
Itter Park is now amongst the elite - winning the Green Flag award for the first time in 2007.
Alongside the river Nene at Thorpe Meadows, this reserve contains ponds, marsh, grassland, scrub…
Cuckoo's Hollow in Werrington was originally an area of pastureland surrounded by dykes on all…
The ponds at Longthorpe originally belonged to the medieval manor (no longer standing) which at one…
The reserve has open access to the public and specially designed lakeside path with fishing…
We are an open and inclusive Church of England parish in the Diocese of Peterborough and worship…
A lovely green area in the heart of Peterborough's Orton Longueville area, Botolph Green is also…
One of England's finest cathedrals with guided tours & tours of the Octagon and West Tower,…
Fascinating historic house with a fine collection of paintings, furniture, and porcelain. Very fine…
"An undiscovered gem". With magnificent Norman architecture, a unique 13th-century nave ceiling,…
Travel back 3,500 years to discover what life was like for our prehistoric ancestors at the finest…
Railworld Wildlife Haven highlights sustainable transport and the environment, with superb model…
- 1CPSO Summer Classical Concert
- 2Crowland Abbey
- 3The Prebendal Manor
- 4Ferry Meadows
- 5The Embankment
- 6Central Park
- 7Itter Park
- 8The Boardwalks Nature Reserve
- 9Cuckoos Hollow
- 10Holywell Ponds
- 11Eye Green Nature Reserve
- 12St John the Baptist Church
- 13Botolph Green
- 14Ely Cathedral
- 15Elton Hall
- 16Peterborough Cathedral
- 17Flag Fen Archaeological Park
- 18Railworld Wildlife Haven