Location: Peterborough
Top Things to do in Peterborough
The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Peterborough, England
Peterborough (/ˈpiːtərbrə, -bərə, -ˌbʌrə/ ( listen)) is a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 183,631 in 2011. Historically part of Northamptonshire, it is 75 miles (121 km) north of London, on the River Nene which flows into the North Sea 30 miles (48 km) to the north-east. The railway station is an important stop on the East Coast Main Line between London and Edinburgh.
Restaurants in Peterborough
1. Nene Washes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By garethr190 - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Great place to walk dogs. At the Eldernall lane in Coates there is a proper car safe car park. It’s quite popular with bird watches as it forms part of a RSPB site
2. Exotic Pet Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By CHRISSY007 - Peterborough, United Kingdom
It is only allowed to open 6 times a year so make the most of it when it is...you can arrange to do a private... keeper for the day trip... or have a birthday party there..... they do fantastic work and the animals are adorable such hard working loving caring people who deserve your support
3. Lattersey Local Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Malfaeelgin - London, United Kingdom
Well placed signs for first time visitors and handy carpark. Raised walkway kept teenagers and dog out of the mud despite a very wet Autumn. Well cared for and friendly place to visit
4. Railworld Wildlife Haven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 225 reviews
Alongside the Nene Valley Railway,(NVR) Peterborough Station. Short walk from Peterborough Main Line Station - Access by car through Pleasure Fair Meadow Car Park - PE2 9NR - (Access also available via 'Cubitt Way' Gate, into the Railworld Car Park) We are a self funded volunteer group. We have a Passion for Nature and a slant towards Model Railways. An intriguing exciting wildlife habitat to explore and 2,000 sq.ft. of model railways to enjoy - Nostalgic film shows, Steam Specials on the Main Line, plus 'The Volunteers Story' - How determined volunteers created the 'Railworld Wildlife Haven' over a 35 year period. We aim to 'Entertain and Educate about Our Wonderful World'. In 2018 - We won the 'Queen's Award for Voluntary Service'. Please bring a picnic - Relax and relish your time with us. Family ticket 2 Adults + 3 children £10.00 - Adult £4.00 - Concessions £3.00 - Children £2.00 - Special reductions for NVR Family Rover Tickets holders!
Reviewed By MrsBrownagain - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Spent an amazing afternoon here today. Almost beyond belief it is an all-volunteer team running and creating this little bit of heaven near the city centre. I was expecting a largeish pond and lots of trees and bushes, Not so. A well -planned, designed and absolutely lovely wildlife haven incorporating a great model railway in a garden specially made for it and an enormous model railway in another building.. Very informative information boards, lovely low waterfalls, large variety of plants, fig trees, grapevines and an incredible Earth exhibition with a 2.5 metre globe with 3D effects. And a good cup of tea at the end. I am sure I have missed something out so you will all have to go yourselves and have a look. Well worth it. And no, I am not one of the volunteers. Just a first time visitor
5. Reptile Mania
6. Holme Fen National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Nataliedge - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Love the woods here. You can ramble around for hours and see no one. So peaceful. Park at the Holme Fen posts. On the parking side is the lake which you can walk round. On the other side are the main woods which if you keep going straight down for about a mile you reach the other road beyond which is another woods with another lake. Take your wellie boots or walking boots as the ground is peat and can get muddy. The birch trees stretch for ages and are so beautiful. Nature at its best. And for a bit a bit of local knowledge this is the lowest place in the UK. The posts mark where the land was before it was drained. At Christmas someone had decorated random trees which was almost a magical surprise! Only downside is the state of the road. Drive slowly and you’ll be fine!
7. Wansford Pasture Nature Reserve
8. The Boardwalks Local Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
9. Glapthorn Cow Pasture
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
10. Decoy Farm
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