Nature and wildlife pages
Wildlife doesn't just flourish in our surrounding countryside. Birdwatchers and nature lovers can immerse themselves at over 10 parks and nature reserves in and around Peterborough, and you can even spot plenty of wildlife at some of our outdoor attractions like Flag Fen and Sacrewell. Take a look at the list below to find out where to go to get surrounded by nature while you're still in the city. You can also take a look at our wildlife list to see which animals you can see at different locations across the city.
Peterborough Bird Club also has a map of some of the birdwatching sites in and around Peterborough, below:
The Peterborough Gift Shop has guides to local wildlife and bird spotting, as well as works of art inspired by birds!
Click on the below locations to preview and purchase the walking guides:
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PETERBOROUGH
Fascinating historic house with a fine collection of paintings, furniture, and porcelain. Very fine library including Henry VIII's prayer book. Beautifully restored gardens acknowledged as an RHS Partner Garden and winner of the Judges' Choice in…
Peterborough
Ferry Meadows Country Park is at the heart of Nene Park in Peterborough. It's the perfect place for a day out with a chance to discover the outdoors with lakes, woodland, play areas and so much more to explore.
PETERBOROUGH
Nene Park stretches for 10km along the beautiful valley of the River Nene immediately west of Peterborough. At its heart is Ferry Meadows Country Park.
PETERBOROUGH
Noted for the wide avenue of Wellingtonia Orton Longueville Wood sits in the grounds of what was Orton Hall now a hotel. Planted in the 19th century it is largely made up of native trees and shrubs. The pond is home to great crested newts.
PETERBOROUGH
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.
PETERBOROUGH
Railworld Wildlife Haven highlights sustainable transport and the environment, with superb model railway, hands on items and fun for all the family.
PETERBOROUGH
You probably know us as a lovely place for children to see the animals, run around in beautiful countryside and let off steam in our state-of-the-art playbarn – but there’s a lot more to Sacrewell.
Peterborough
Southorpe Meadow is a small, wildflower-rich hay meadow with the ridge and furrow structure created by a medieval oxen-plough still visible. The show of wild flowers begins in spring with cowslips.
PETERBOROUGH
At Southorpe Paddock a raised area runs through the middle of the reserve and supports a diverse range of wildflowers. In the summer months the banks are covered with the purple and pink flowers of clustered bellflower and harebell, as well as the…
PETERBOROUGH
The Embankment by the River Nene plays host to many events throughout the year.
Oakham
For families or gardeners, Britain's largest collection of individually designed gardens is an inspiring place to visit at any time of the year.
Cambridgeshire
A lovely green area in the heart of Peterborough's Orton Longueville area, Botolph Green is also the home of the popular annual St Botolph's Festival on the Green.
Cambridgeshire
Bretton Park is one of the Council's largest green open spaces.
PETERBOROUGH
Central Park, situated on Park Crescent, is the council's most prestigious park in the city.
Peterborough
Crown Lakes is made up of 2 large flooded brick pits & spans 87 acres of community parkland.
Werrington, PETERBOROUGH
Cuckoo's Hollow in Werrington was originally an area of pastureland surrounded by dykes on all sides with Werrington Brook running through the centre.
PETERBOROUGH
When the clay in these pits ran out, the site developed naturally into a wildlife haven, preventing it from being used for landfill. It is now a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Local Nature Reserve.
PETERBOROUGH
The reserve has open access to the public and specially designed lakeside path with fishing platforms for people with mobility difficulties
HUNTINGDON
The reserve is situated on the south-western shore of the former Whittlesey Mere. The mere was drained in 1851 after years of falling water levels, and within a short time reedbed had been replaced by fields of wheat.
PETERBOROUGH
The ponds at Longthorpe originally belonged to the medieval manor (no longer standing) which at one time was the property of the abbey.
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