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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Experience the tradition and beauty of Chinese dance. Join our professional dancer in a fun and…
Following an incredible run of sell out theatre tours across the UK and Europe, multi-award winning…
Traditional rooms in a 17th-century farmhouse offering a British restaurant/bar and a gym.
The Bumble Inn is Peterborough's first Micropub, opened in 2016. Offering 5 ever changing real…
Dating back to c.1840, the Ostrich has been a popular city nightspot since the early 1900s. In…
The Queen's Head offers light crispy artisan pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven, warming one-pots of…
Nestled alongside Gunwade Lake, Lakeside Kitchen & Bar within Ferry Meadows Park offers a number of…
Award-winning Côte Brasserie located on Church Street, offers a two course weekday lunch and early…
Located in the Hampton area, our Bella Peterborough is the perfect place to relax and unwind with…
The Buttercross, situated in the heart of Central Park, is somewhere to go for coffee, lunch or…
Our award winning Galleried Restaurant offers a Table d'hote menu in elegant surroundings, whilst…
Our Sweet Olives restaurant menu lends a lot from Mediterranean cuisine. We'd like to think we've…
A range of traditional Chinese dishes to be enjoyed whilst afloat on the River Nene - a unique and…
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
A unique combination of traditionally cooked Italian pasta and pizzas with feel-good music from the…
Stylish modern restaurant chain serving European and international favourites, plus a kids' menu.…
Coffee shop · Tea room · Restaurant. As well as getting coffee down to a 'T', Bewiched also offer a…
- 1Chinese Dragon Dance
- 2Celebrating Celine - The Ultimate Celine Dion Tribute Concert
- 3Greggs, Queensgate
- 4The Sibson Inn Hotel and Restaurant
- 5The Bumble Inn
- 6The Ostrich Inn
- 7Queen's Head Restaurant and Bar
- 8Lakeside Kitchen & Bar
- 9Côte Brasserie - Peterborough
- 10Bella Italia Peterborough
- 11The Buttercross
- 12The Bell Inn
- 13Sweet Olives Restaurant
- 14The Grain Barge
- 15Subway, Rivergate
- 16The Pizza Parlour Restaurant & Music Cafe
- 17Wildwood
- 18Bewiched Coffee