Location: Peterborough
Top Things to do in Peterborough
What to do and see in Peterborough, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Southwick Hall
2. Peterborough Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,062 reviews
Peterborough Cathedral is in the heart of the historic city of Peterborough, England. There has been a place of worship and prayer on the site for 1350 years, the present building approaching its 900th anniversary. With superb Gothic West Front and beautiful hand-painted wooden nave ceiling. Peterborough Cathedral is also the resting place of Henry VIII's first wife, Katherine of Aragon. The Cathedral was also once the resting place of Mary Queen of Scots until her body was moved to Westminster Abbey in 1612. Today it continues to be the focus for a vibrant community. It is the principle church for the Church of England diocese of Peterborough, which serves Northamptonshire, Rutland and the Soke of Peterborough. The origins of the cathedral can be traced back to King Peada of the Middle Angles who founded the first monastery on the site in 655AD. The monastic settlement was almost entirely destroyed by the Vikings in 870 and rebuilt as a Benedictine Abbey between 960 and 970. The Abbey church then survived Hereward the Wake’s attack on the Abbey in 1069, and remained intact until an accidental fire destroyed the second Abbey here in 1116. It was rebuilt in its present form between 1118 and 1238. It became the Cathedral of the new Diocese of Peterborough in 1541 and it is now known as the Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St Andrew.
Reviewed By nuneatonjohn2017 - Bulkington, United Kingdom
This visit exceeded our expectations; the cathedral is very large and has fantastic architectural features. A tip is to make sure you look upwards! There is no admission fee although you are encouraged to make a donation. There are even free tours at some times of the day. If you wish to attend a service, they occur every day in the late morning and early afternoon. If you are visiting and do not wish to participate in the service, you can continue your visit using the side aisles. The history of the cathedral is fascinating and you can see the final resting place of Katherine of Aragon as well as getting an understanding of Tudor history with the transition from Benedictine monastery to cathedral. Highly recommended.
3. St Peter's Church
4. Longthorpe Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
5. Elton Hall & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Elton Hall is a baronial hall in Elton, Cambridgeshire. Home to the Proby family for over 400 years, the Hall is a fascinating Grade I listed building packed with treasures, fine art, porcelain and furniture. The Victorian gardens have been skilfully restored in recent years and contain a knot garden, a herbaceous garden with fountain, fine hedges and a Gothic orangery built to celebrate the Millennium. Summer opening season runs from the late May Bank Holiday until the end of August on selected afternoons. Private tours from May to September by arrangement. Full details are published on the website.
Reviewed By bonjovifan35 - Daventry, United Kingdom
Make sure you have a good wander around the gardens to find the orangery and the seat with all the shells decorating the wall behind. Look out for the candlestick holders made entirely of shells. Inside is currently a self guided tour with no rush to move on and plenty of time to look at everything. The guidebook (currently complementary) is full of detail and has lovely pictures. It would be improved with a plan of the house, family tree and a longer personal introduction by the family themselves. Make sure you spot Henry VIII's own prayer book in the library and look for the cabinet with mirrors at floor level so ladies could check if their ankles were on show! Thank you to the very informed and friendly guides who pointed these out for us. Only thing that lets this down is the lack of house related items in the shop (I do like to buy a magnet for each place I visit) and the service time in the garden centre cafe (30 mins for a tea and bottle of coke!). Toilets COVID safe and clean. Car park well signed and a decent size.
6. St John The Baptist Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By 632sonyap - Grimsby, United Kingdom
Exactly. We approached the door, went in and were amazed at its size. Very impressive stained glass windows. It is not used as a practising church now but is still looked after and impressive. If you like old architecture this is well worth a visit.
7. Flag Fen
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By SimonH582
Although some visitors might be underwhelmed by what looks like a load of logs and twigs in a pond, if you are interested in the prehistoric archaeology this is a fascinating place, and very well set out and explained / labelled. its easy to see the position of the causeway in its geographic context, and the preserved boats are unique artifacts.
8. Sacrewell
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 467 reviews
You probably know us as a lovely place for children to see the animals, run around in beautiful countryside and let off steam in our state-of-the-art play barn - but there's a lot more to Sacrewell. With the help of £1.4 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, our 18th century water mill is being transformed into a national centre for milling excellence - take a tour and find out how your great-grandparents got their daily bread. Foodies can also join a tractor trip around the fields of our tenant farmers Riverford Organic Farms (it's on our land). Then there's our wildlife trail, scavenger hunt and two new rambles - if you're lucky, you'll see the rare red kites and brown hares. Seasonal events range from our Lamb National to ploughing with vintage tractors. In our 50th year as a charity dedicated to agricultural education, we continue to welcome students of all ages who want to learn traditional skills and get an insight into rural life. We hope that all our visitors not only have a great day out but feel they've learned something too.
Reviewed By DangerousPaddy - Cannock, United Kingdom
My wife has taken out the annual pass to be able to take our young son there. I came along for the first time this weekend and it is a brilliant experience. Plenty to do from the play area's to the animals and lots of open ground. My wife will be a regular and I will be going back as well.
9. Peterborough Greyhound Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 744 reviews
Former greyhound stadium available for meetings, conferences, festivals, sports events, outdoor events, photo shoots and a filming location. Anything really, you have an idea and we'll helpmake it happen!
Reviewed By 798rosa - Thetford, United Kingdom
We were invited to a 60th birthday party with a nearly 91 year old, on arriving we were helped by the door/car park attendants to make his arrival in his wheelchair very easy the staff bent over backwards to help. On getting up the lift we were greeted by a very nice young lady who promptly shew us where to go.The young waiters were very polite and efficient , the meal was absolutely delicious . A great night, and for someone who has had greyhounds all of his long life and who had been to Peterborough many times a great night for him to remember and to reminisce.
10. Whittlesey War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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