Peterborough’s 3,000 years of heritage and its extensive choice of sporting, leisure, shopping and activity pursuits provide a dynamic experience that will exceed the expectations of business and leisure visitors alike.
A magnificent Norman Cathedral, boasting a towering west front and a famous painted nave ceiling, sits amid peaceful precincts just a few metres from the city’s exciting shopping and leisure facilities.
Visitors can enjoy a vast range of outdoor leisure activities amid picturesque countryside – including 2,000 acres of riverside parkland. There are plenty of attractions, events and festivals to thrill all ages and interests, including Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Nene Valley Railway, Burghley House, the Green Wheel, East of England Country Show and the Peterborough Beer Festival.
At night, Peterborough reveals a more vibrant character with theatres, cinemas, sports venues, pubs, clubs and restaurants competing for your attention.
Extensive shopping facilities, including the Queensgate, Rivergate, Hereward Cross and Serpentine Green shopping centres, specialist and designer shops, high street stores and colourful markets, offer unrivalled retail therapy.
With excellent road and rail connections, including 45-minute high-speed rail link from central London, Peterborough makes a great centre from which to visit nearby attractions and picturesque towns and villages.
Attraction
Activity World
Big Sky Adventure Play
Elton Hall
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre
Fotheringhay Castle Site
John Clare Cottage & Heritage Centre
Key Ferry Cruises & River Trips
Longthorpe Tower
Nene Valley Railway
Norman Cross Gallery
Peterborough Cathedral
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
Poshboatz Boat Trips
Railworld
Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre
Southwick Hall
Thorney Heritage Museum
Whittlesey Museum
Budget
Holiday Inn Peterborough *book online*
Premier Inn Peterborough (Ferry Meadows) *book online*
Premier Inn Peterborough (Hampton) *book online*
Premier Inn Peterborough North *book online*
Ramada Peterborough *book online*
Travelodge Peterborough Alwalton *book online*
Travelodge Peterborough Central *book online*
Travelodge Peterborough Eye Green *book online*
Camping
Deepings Caravan & Camping Park
Lazydays
Northey Lodge
Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre
Caravan Park
Deepings Caravan & Camping Park
Nene Way Caravan Club
Yarwell Mill Caravan Park
Care Home
Conquest House Care Home
Longueville Court
Werrington Lodge
Charity
Free Kicks Foundation
Kidney Research UK
The Leprosy Mission England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
Church
Peterborough Cathedral
St Mary the Virgin
St Peter and All Souls RC
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Cotswold Morris Dancing
Yoga - Equilibrium
Club
Faith & Fusion
Liquid Night Club
Metropolis Lounge
Council
Dentist
157 Dental Group
1A Dental Practice
Bushfield Dental Practice
Doctor
63 Lincoln Road Surgery
79 London Road Surgery
Botolph Bridge Community Health Centre
Bretton Medical Practice
Dogsthorpe Medical Centre
Estate Agent
Adam Kennedy
Bairstow Eves East Midlands Ltd
Brown William H
Connell Estate Agents
Quentin Marks Estate Agents
Sellers Sell Property
Golf Club
Elton Furze
Orton Meadows Golf Club
Peterborough Milton
Stilton Oaks Golf Course
Thorpe Wood Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Bannatynes Peterborough
Bushfield Sports Centre
Esporta HealthClub
Fitness First Peterborough
Just Fit
Peterborough Sports Therapy
Spirit Health Club
Werrington Sports & Recreation Centre
Market
Peterborough Car Boot
Peterborough City Market
Performing Arts
City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra
Classic Harmony
Everybodysalsa
Key Theatre
RickyDale MasterComedy Hypnotist
Rumba Havana Salsa
The Cresset
Pub and Bar
Bell Inn
Brewery Tap
Cavendish
Charters Cafe Bar & East Restaurant
Chequers
Cherry Tree
Crab & Winkle
Crossed Keys
Dragon
Fox & Hounds
Gladstone Arms
Nags Head
New Inn
Plough
Rose and Crown at Thorney
Sportsman
Still Public House
The Crown Inn
West Side Bar
White Hart
Wortley Almshouses
Restaurant
Andreas Greek Taverna
Avellinas
Becket's
Brewery Tap
Calisi
Charters Cafe Bar & East Restaurant
Delifrance
Fragrance
Fratelli Tavolacalda
Great Northern Hotel
Plough
Topo Gigio
Verve (The)
West Side Bar
School
Beeches Primary School
Bretton Woods Community School
Gladstone Primary School
Highlees Primary School
Longthorpe Primary School
Nene Valley Primary School
Peterborough High School
Ravensthorpe Primary School
Rumba Havana Salsa
West Town County Primary School
Solicitor
Cauthery Waterman & Cheetham
Cuthbert & Co
Hannah & Co
Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar
Pratchetts
The Solicitors Chambers
Waller Needham & Green
Taxi
1st Gold Star Cabs
A B C City Link
Botolph Bridge Community Health Centre
City Cabs
Clover Cars
Mini Bus Hire Peterborough
Peterborough Cars
Peterborough Mini Bus Hire
Theatre
Venue
Deafblind UK Conference Centre
Peterborough Cathedral
Wadenhoe House
Vet
Clear Ridge Veterinary Surgery
Sports Clubs
Bretton Woods School of Judo (Martial Arts)
City of Peterborough (Women's Hockey)
Fenland Clarion CC (Cycling)
Longdryn Cavaliers CC (Cricket)
Nene Valley Basketball Club (Basketball)
Peterborough Phantoms BMX Club (Cycling)
Peterborough RUFC Limited (Rugby Union)
Peterborough United (Football)
Werrington CC (Cricket)
Shops
Chameleon Books
Universal Book Sale Ltd
Waterstones
Chroma Sport & Leisure
Millfield Flower Centre
Rustique Woods
Heaven Scent
Chelsea Flowers
Boots
Rymans
Tandee Nursery
Swines Meadow Garden Centre
Westfield Nurseries
Barn Garden & Aquatic Centre
The Walled Garden Centre
A J's Pet Supplies Ltd
Key Ferry Cruises
Whittard of Chelsea
Millfield Chemist
Henry Smith & Hamylton Ltd
Clues
Rebel
John Lewis
Evans
J D Sports
Nepenthe Recording Studios
Nepenthe Recording Studios
Staples
Norman Cross Gallery
Design Factory
Peterborough Art House
Letter A Gallery
Dialaprint.com
The Gallery
BodyShop
Blacks
Majestic Wine
Thorntons
PC World
Wickes
Peterborough Health Food Centre
H Samuel
Wallis
Peacocks
Homebase
Gamestation
B&Q
Goldsmiths
Dreams
GA Charity & Son
Clarks
Julian Graves
Specsavers
J J B Sports
Lush
Pets At Home
SoleTrader
River Island
Outfit
Topman
Topshop
BHS
Ranger Pigs
The Entertainer
Antiques
Smith G & Son (Peterborough) Ltd
Fitzwilliam Antiques Centre
Activities
Laser Force(Adventure)
Fenland Archery Club(Archery)
Old Oundle Bowmen AC(Archery)
Peterborough Parachute Centre Limited(Aviation Sports)
Poshboatz Peterborough(Boat Trips and Cruises)
AMF Peterborough Bowl(Bowling)
Lakeside Superbowl(Bowling)
Powerleague Peterborough(Football)
Soccerstar(Football)
Grange Farm Equestrian Centre(Riding)
Scallywag Riding Club(Riding)
Planet Ice(Skating)
Lakeside Leisure(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Peterborough
Bull Hotel (0.22 miles)
The Bull Hotel is an exclusive hotel in the heart of ... More | visit website
Great Northern Hotel (0.31 miles)
A delightful oasis within the city centre, the Great Northern Hotel is a truly classic 'Railway Hotel' with all the elegance and charm of the Victorian period. The main part of the building still retains much of ... More | visit website
Travelodge Peterborough Central (0.49 miles)
If you are looking for great value accommodation located within the city centre of Peterborough, look no further than the Travelodge Peterborough Central hotel. A great option for families, this Travelodge is close to many ... More | visit website
Queens Walk Guest House (0.62 miles)
Queens Walk Guest House, is within 10 minutes walking distance of Peterborough City centre. This is a small, quiet, friendly, establishment, comprising 6 letting rooms. These, presently, consist of 3 ... More
Queensgate Hotel (0.63 miles)
Following a GBP 1.25 million extension and refurbishment program, this beautifully preserved and maintained 19th century house, with many original architectural features, has been sympathetically transformed into our exclusive, comfortable, city ... More
Da Rosalia Hotel (0.63 miles)
*All ... More | visit website
Charlotte House Hotel (0.68 miles)
A splendid old Victorian Listed building. Just 5-10 minutes by car from the train and coach station, 10 minutes from the A1 motorway.
Pay us a visit and you will be spoiled ... More
Thorpe Lodge Hotel (0.68 miles)
The Thorpe Lodge Hotel has become a relaxing, well-appointed sanctuary for business and leisure travellers. The hotel is situated in the heart of Peterborough city centre and has an on-site restaurant ... More
Lindens Guest House (0.69 miles)
The Lindens Guest House is located at the heart of this thriving city - only a few minutes walking distance of the extensive city centre shopping, the Cathedral, the theatre, ... More
Aragon House Hotel (0.74 miles)
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