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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Located in the village of Helpston, which is between Peterborough and Stamford. John Clare was born…
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Intriguing Elizabethan lodge and moated garden.
Art in the Heart exhibits and sells the work of over 90 artists and makers both established and…
The Fens, also known as the Fenlands, is a naturally marhy plain in the east of England. The land…
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City Gallery is situated in Peterborough Museum, Peterborough City Centre, on Priestgate, a…
London Glassworks is a glassmaking studio specialising in hand-made and bespoke handblown glass.…
Stanwick Lakes is a unique 750acre countryside attraction and nature reserve in the heart of…
Take a trip back in time on the delightful Nene Valley Railway with its heritage steam and diesel…
To gain a fuller understanding of the site and its story, we offer guided tours of Flag Fen for…
- 14th international cardiology congress 2025
- 2Autumn Classical Concert 2024
- 3The Church of St Kyneburgha, Castor
- 4All Saints Church
- 5John Clare Cottage & Garden
- 6Park Farm
- 7The Green Backyard
- 8Grimsthorpe Castle Park & Gardens
- 9Lyveden New Bield
- 10Art in the Heart
- 11The Fens
- 12The Wildlife Trust
- 13Barnsdale Gardens
- 14City Art Gallery
- 15London Glassworks
- 16Stanwick Lakes
- 17Nene Valley Railway Group Visits
- 18Flag Fen Archaeological Park Group Visits