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
Fisher Stevens and his Orchestra - Prepare to be swept away by the all-new orchestral rendition of…
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…
Nene Park stretches for 10km along the beautiful valley of the River Nene immediately west of…
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…
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…
At St Botolph’s we seek, together with all other Christians, to be followers of Jesus Christ.…
Yee-haw! You've heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here's The Man With No Shame. After the…
We at Research Connects are excited to extend a warm invitation to the Global Summit on Toxicology…
Werrington Village Summer Artisan Fair is the perfect place to find a heartfelt gift for a loved…
This beautiful and colourful exhibition puts on display an unparalleled collection of books,…
Enjoy cinema's most iconic music brought to life by over 70 musicians and singers in the stunning…

- 1It's A Beautiful Noise with Fisher Stevens
- 2Crowland Abbey
- 3The Prebendal Manor
- 4Ferry Meadows
- 5Nene Park
- 6Central Park
- 7Itter Park
- 8The Boardwalks Nature Reserve
- 9Holywell Ponds
- 10Eye Green Nature Reserve
- 11St John the Baptist Church
- 12Botolph Green
- 13St Botolph's C of E Church
- 14Julian Clary: Fistful of Clary
- 15Global Summit on Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
- 16Werrington Summer Artisan Fair
- 17The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists
- 18The Best of John Williams and Film Music at Peterborough Cathedral
