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  1. "An undiscovered gem". With magnificent Norman architecture, a unique 13th-century nave ceiling, the awe-inspiring West Front and burial places of two queens to make your visit an unforgettable experience. Exhibitions and a timeline of artefacts in the Cathedral Visitor Centre within the Precincts tell the Cathedral's story. Guided tours of the Cathedral are available Monday to Saturday, with tower tours during the summer months and candlelight tours in the winter. There is a gift shop inside the Cathedral and a restaurant and tea room is available in the Becket Chapel opposite the main cathedral building.
    1. The theatre programme is made up of 'home-grown' productions, national touring shows, local community productions & a full programme of one-off concerts.
    2. The I Matter Exhibition at Peterborough Museum
      The new and improved Peterborough Museum is OPEN once again! The museum reopened in March 2012 further to a major £3.2 million redevelopment, jointly funded by Vivacity, Peterborough City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
      1. A selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs where you can get food and drink in Peterborough city centre.
      2. Boat hire on Peterborough embankment.
        The Embankment by the River Nene plays host to many events throughout the year.
      3. Cathedral square
        At the heart of the city centre is Peterborough's iconic Guildhall, situated in the midst of many popular shops and eateries. The surrounding area is used for various events, including Farmers Markets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and the ever-popular Christmas Light Switch-on every December. The square also features a network of water fountains which are lit up in a colourful display as the evening draw in. Further information on upcoming events can be obtained from the council website.

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      1. Add ROH SCREENING: TURANDOT to your Itinerary

        Address

        Key Theatre, Embankment Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Puccini's final opera is a glorious pageant of rich colour, dance and drama in Andrei Serban's classic staging.
        In the court of Princess Turandot, suitors who fail to solve her riddles are brutally killed. But when a mysterious Prince answers…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      2. Add PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY BANGERS LIVE! to your Itinerary

        Address

        Key Theatre, Embankment Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Join James for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days. You won't have to sit cross legged on the school hall floor, but you will be encouraged to sing along!…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      3. Add The History of Rock to your Itinerary

        Address

        New Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RS

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        THE HISTORY OF ROCK is a celebration of ROCK music through the decades. A jaw dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of ROCK!
        Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more…

        Venue

        New Theatre, Peterborough

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      4. Add Lee Mead 'The Best Of Me' - Peterborough to your Itinerary

        Address

        New Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RS

        Telephone

        0000000000

        Peterborough

        Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show 'Any Dream Will Do'. Beating 10,000 other hopefuls in the live finals to be crowned as Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

        Lee has since…

        Venue

        New Theatre, Peterborough

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      5. Add BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS: THE ROY ORBISON AND TRAVELING WILBURY'S STORY to your Itinerary

        Address

        New Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RS

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        In 1963 Roy Orbison performed for the first time, at The Adelphi in Slough – in December 2018 Barry Steele performed at The Adelphi Theatre in London's West End.
        In 1988 Roy Orbison joined 'The Traveling Wilburys.'- in Barry Steele and Friends the…

        Venue

        New Theatre, Peterborough

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      6. Add The Best of Queen - The Break Free Tour @ The Key Theatre to your Itinerary

        Address

        The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 207239

        Peterborough

        Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band–Majesty, in a brand-new show–The Break Free Tour! Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing the Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      7. Add Fairytales at the Museum: The princess and the dragons to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1LF

        Telephone

        01733864663

        Peterborough

        Join us this February half term as the Museum is transported into the magical world of fairytales.

        Step beneath the old oak tree in the wildlife gallery to meet the enchanting Princess Aurora for an enchanting experience, full of singing, dancing…

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      8. Add Online talk: Reflections on Peterborough's Stained Glass to your Itinerary

        Address

        Online talk, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        Peterborough

        The Cathedral's Estates and Facilities Manager, Tom Küpper, takes a closer look at the building’s stained glass collection and its place in history.

        Venue

        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough

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      9. Add THE HISTORY OF ROCK to your Itinerary

        Address

        New Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RS

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        THE HISTORY OF ROCK is a celebration of ROCK music through the decades.
        A jaw dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of ROCK! Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more…

        Venue

        New Theatre, Peterborough

        Dates

      10. Add Zoom Quiz Night to your Itinerary

        Address

        Minster Precincts, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        PETERBOROUGH

        Join quiz master Tim Alban Jones for a general knowledge quiz, via Zoom. For joining instructions, please email: tim.albanjones@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk (it's the same link as before).

        There is no entry fee. If you are able to make a…

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      11. Add Christmas Organ Spectacular - Online Event to your Itinerary

        Address

        Minster Precincts, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        PETERBOROUGH

        Tune in online to hear some wonderful Christmas music played on the Cathedral's Hill organ by our Cathedral organist, Christopher Strange.

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      12. Add Christmas Silent Disco to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Cathedral, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XZ

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        Peterborough

        On Friday 3rd December Peterborough Cathedral is offering the chance to silently dance the night away under the central tower, at the Christmas Silent Disco.

        A silent disco is great fun for all ages, with each person having their own set of…

        Venue

        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough

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      13. Add HI ON MAIDEN + Firefall to your Itinerary

        Address

        59C Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1HA

        Telephone

        01733 566100

        Peterborough

        Hi-on Maiden are the worlds longest running and ONLY Iron Maiden tribute band officially endorsed by Iron Maiden themselves. Over the past fifteen years Hi-on Maiden have firmly established themselves as probably the most recognised and popular…

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      14. Add JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: P*SSED UP PANTO to your Itinerary

        Address

        New Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RS

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Following the SELLOUT success of Cinderella & Aladdin, Made to Measure Productions are BACK on the road with a hilarious new P*ssed Up Panto – Jack and the Beanstalk!
        Have you ever watched a pantomime and wondered what mischief the cast would get up…

        Venue

        New Theatre, Peterborough

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      15. Add Online History Talks at Peterborough Cathedral to your Itinerary

        Address

        Hosted virtually by Peterborough Cathedral, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        PETERBOROUGH

        Peterborough Cathedral's Online History Talks delve into the history of the building, the city, and our own heritage. The talks cover a huge range of subject from Tudor life, beloved Queens of England, medieval music, rebellions and skirmishes…

        Venue

        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough

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      16. Add GEORGE HINCHLIFFE’S UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN @ New Theatre Peterborough to your Itinerary

        Address

        46 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RS

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Who is to blame for the worldwide phenomena of ukulele orchestras and ukulelemania? The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain!
        Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and…

        Venue

        New Theatre, Peterborough

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      17. Add 80's Live to your Itinerary

        Address

        New Theatre, 46 Broadway, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RS

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        PETERBOROUGH

        You may have heard of throwback Thursday, now it’s time for the ultimate throwback decade –80s Live! 

        Venue

        New Theatre, Peterborough

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      18. Add MOTHER GOOSE CRACKS ONE OFF! ADULT PANTOMIME to your Itinerary

        Address

        Key Theatre, Embankment Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Adult Panto is back!
        Now in it's 5th year, and we are delighted to welcome Liam Mellor & Hot Rock Productions with Mother Goose… Cracks one off.

        Starring Adult Pantomime legends, the #cracking Liam Mellor as Billy Goose, and the fabulously filthy…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      19. Add An Evening with Aggers @ The Key Theatre to your Itinerary

        Address

        The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 207239

        Peterborough

        Since the home Ashes series in 2013, the Evenings with Aggers shows have been delighting audiences and selling out theatres all over England.

        Jonathan Agnew learnt his craft under the tutelage of Brian Johnston, emerging from the notoriety of the…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      20. Add Santa's Grotto at Queensgate to your Itinerary

        Address

        Queensgate Shopping Centre, Long Causeway, Peterborough, PE1 1NT

        Peterborough

        This year, Queensgate is taking pre bookings for our grotto, which can be found here. Full details for booking and arrival instructions will be communicated once booked using the link above.

        Our grotto this year will be in North Square and…

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