Location: Peterborough
Top Things to do in Peterborough
Top 5 Museums 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. Peterborough Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Located in one of the city’s most historic buildings, Peterborough Museum has a wealth of stories to fascinate and enthrall the whole family. With amazing objects and interactive displays for all ages, the collections comprise over 200,000 items of great national and international importance. Peterborough Museum is situated in Peterborough City Centre, on Priestgate, a minute’s walk from the main shopping areas and two minutes’ walk from the Queensgate Shopping Centre, the Bus Station or the Railway Station. If you’re using a sat nav to find us, our postcode is PE1 1LF.
Reviewed By mister216
Entry to the museum is through the gift shop and cafeteria (entry is free). Each subject is given its own room for displays and explanations. Much information on the fossils and other archaeological finds from the area ( mainly Fen Gate) as well as a very informative display showing the prisoner camp during the Napoleonic Wars (I had never heard of the camp). Lots of things for kids to do (dressing up in period costume, examining fossils). The cafe downstairs serves tea, coffee and good food, while the gift shop has some useful reference books at sensible prices. Well worth a visit.
2. John Clare Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By nananel125 - Leicestershire, United Kingdom
A peaceful, informative, sensitive insight into this poet of the countryside and his life and family. Run by the John Clare Trust volunteers who are friendly and welcoming. They also staff the little cafe with soup, scones etc.
3. Whittlesey Museum
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Whittlesey Museum tells the story of Whittlesey, Coates and Eastrea from prehistoric times to the current day. We have something for everybody so why not pop in and see us?
Reviewed By Johnjdspecials - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Went in the door and low and behold was met by this very informative and above all, helpful person named Barbara. She as they say, knew her onions and how and when everything happened. Exhibits galore with fantastic history, there is something for every one. Don't hesitate, go and visit its a must for all that local history
4. Thorney Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
5. Andronicas Ceramics Studio
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
