Next Move Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Ferry Meadows Country Park is within the Nene Park and is a great place for families to get out and enjoy the natural environment. The lake is a perfect spot for renting rowing boats, pedal boats, paddleboards, kayaks and canoes. Birdwatchers
will also love the bird hides that overlook Ham Mere.
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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Ham LaneThe Ferry Meadows Country Park is within the Nene Park and is a great place for families to get out and enjoy the natural environment. The lake is a perfect spot for renting rowing boats, pedal boats, paddleboards, kayaks and canoes. Birdwatchers
will also love the bird hides that overlook Ham Mere.
Right in the heart of the city, Nene Park can be found, continuing west along the Nene River’s bank for over 3 miles. Covering over 2,500 acres, the public park is home to cycling and walking paths through woodlands and meadows.
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Nene Park
Ham LaneRight in the heart of the city, Nene Park can be found, continuing west along the Nene River’s bank for over 3 miles. Covering over 2,500 acres, the public park is home to cycling and walking paths through woodlands and meadows.
Located on the eastern outskirts of the city, this Bronze Age site dates back 3,500 years. Comprising 250,000 horizontal and 60,000 vertical timbers, this prehistoric engineering feat is configured in 5 rows forming a causeway. An island part way
along it was once believed to be spiritually significant. The visitor centre explains the site’s meaning and importance and houses many artefacts that were recovered from this valuable site.
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Flag Fen Archaeology Park
Located on the eastern outskirts of the city, this Bronze Age site dates back 3,500 years. Comprising 250,000 horizontal and 60,000 vertical timbers, this prehistoric engineering feat is configured in 5 rows forming a causeway. An island part way
along it was once believed to be spiritually significant. The visitor centre explains the site’s meaning and importance and houses many artefacts that were recovered from this valuable site.
This nature park and railway museum is open on certain days between February and October. If you’re a model railway enthusiast or have children, you’ll love the OO model railways which changes on a yearly basis. Outdoors, the wildlife park is home to over 250 native species including hedgehogs, bees and birds.
Railworld Wildlife Haven
Pleasure Fair Meadow RoadThis nature park and railway museum is open on certain days between February and October. If you’re a model railway enthusiast or have children, you’ll love the OO model railways which changes on a yearly basis. Outdoors, the wildlife park is home to over 250 native species including hedgehogs, bees and birds.
Located 8 miles to the south west of the city, this baronial hall has been owned by one family since the 1660s. The architecture of the property goes back to the 15th century, with Gothic windows on its south façade. Inside, you can see artworks by Constable, Gainsborough and Renaissance masters and see one of the most
impressive private libraries which includes the personal prayer book of King Henry VIII among its treasures.
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Elton Hall
Located 8 miles to the south west of the city, this baronial hall has been owned by one family since the 1660s. The architecture of the property goes back to the 15th century, with Gothic windows on its south façade. Inside, you can see artworks by Constable, Gainsborough and Renaissance masters and see one of the most
impressive private libraries which includes the personal prayer book of King Henry VIII among its treasures.
Fitness fans will love the facilities on offer in Peterborough. There are many gyms in the city including big-name chains like David Lloyd and Bannatyne. There are also six leisure centres that offer family friendly sporting activities.
Bannatyne Health Club and Spa
25 Papyrus RoadFitness fans will love the facilities on offer in Peterborough. There are many gyms in the city including big-name chains like David Lloyd and Bannatyne. There are also six leisure centres that offer family friendly sporting activities.
There are three golf clubs in the area surrounding Peterborough. Orton Meadows is a great choice for beginners with two different courses to choose from. The Elton Furze Golf Club is just to the west of the city while the Peterborough Milton Golf Club was established in the 1930s in the grounds of the Fitzwilliam Estate.
Orton Meadows Golf Course
Ham LaneThere are three golf clubs in the area surrounding Peterborough. Orton Meadows is a great choice for beginners with two different courses to choose from. The Elton Furze Golf Club is just to the west of the city while the Peterborough Milton Golf Club was established in the 1930s in the grounds of the Fitzwilliam Estate.
The Nene Valley Station is on a fragment of railway line which once linked Peterborough to Blisworth. First opened in 1847, this railway is now a popular visitor attraction. Steam and diesel locomotives run during the school holidays and at weekends.
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NVR Nene Valley Railway, Wansford
Old Great North RoadThe Nene Valley Station is on a fragment of railway line which once linked Peterborough to Blisworth. First opened in 1847, this railway is now a popular visitor attraction. Steam and diesel locomotives run during the school holidays and at weekends.
Food scene
Peterborough offers plenty of retail opportunities including the Queensgate Shopping Centre where you can find more than 90 different stores including household names like Primark, H&M and John Lewis. The Westgate Arcade is home to a number of independent retailers while the City Market and Grantham Market offer a chance to buy local produce.
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Queensgate Shopping Centre
Long CausewayPeterborough offers plenty of retail opportunities including the Queensgate Shopping Centre where you can find more than 90 different stores including household names like Primark, H&M and John Lewis. The Westgate Arcade is home to a number of independent retailers while the City Market and Grantham Market offer a chance to buy local produce.
As you might imagine in a large city like Peterborough you can find all types of cuisine at all price points. Whether you’re interested in fine dining or casual pub food you’ll be spoiled for choice here. Peterborough has chain restaurants alongside
independent eateries serving food from around the world including Italian, Indian and French food.
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Turtle Bay Peterborough
As you might imagine in a large city like Peterborough you can find all types of cuisine at all price points. Whether you’re interested in fine dining or casual pub food you’ll be spoiled for choice here. Peterborough has chain restaurants alongside
independent eateries serving food from around the world including Italian, Indian and French food.
From traditional pubs to trendy wine bars and nightclubs, Peterborough has nightlife to suit everyone. You can find live music in many local venues, while if you want to dance the night away you can head to the biggest venue in the city – Solstice Bar has its own resident DJs, several rooms and a retractable roof!
Sir Henry Royce
1-3 BroadwayFrom traditional pubs to trendy wine bars and nightclubs, Peterborough has nightlife to suit everyone. You can find live music in many local venues, while if you want to dance the night away you can head to the biggest venue in the city – Solstice Bar has its own resident DJs, several rooms and a retractable roof!
Peterborough has its own Showcase multi-screen cinema showing all the latest and biggest Hollywood blockbusters. There are also no less than three theatres in the city. The New Theatre, Key Theatre and The Cresset all showcase live performances
throughout the year.
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Showcase Cinema de Lux Peterborough
Mallory RoadPeterborough has its own Showcase multi-screen cinema showing all the latest and biggest Hollywood blockbusters. There are also no less than three theatres in the city. The New Theatre, Key Theatre and The Cresset all showcase live performances
throughout the year.
There are plenty of entertainment options for families in Peterborough including laser tag at Laserforce, the Activity World soft play area for little ones, and ten pin bowling at Hollywood Bowl. There is also an ice-skating rink in the city at the Planet
Ice Arena.
Hollywood bowl
23 Wulfric SquareThere are plenty of entertainment options for families in Peterborough including laser tag at Laserforce, the Activity World soft play area for little ones, and ten pin bowling at Hollywood Bowl. There is also an ice-skating rink in the city at the Planet
Ice Arena.
Neighbourhoods
Peterborough’s most awe-inspiring sight is its cathedral which dates to the 13th century. Its Norman architecture can still be seen, with zigzag patterns and semicircular arches on display. The cathedral is also home to Catherine of Aragon’s tomb.
Cathedral Square
Cathedral SquarePeterborough’s most awe-inspiring sight is its cathedral which dates to the 13th century. Its Norman architecture can still be seen, with zigzag patterns and semicircular arches on display. The cathedral is also home to Catherine of Aragon’s tomb.
City/town information
Peterborough is the biggest city in England’s East Anglia region.
The city of Peterborough enjoys a rural location in Cambridgeshire in the East of England within easy reach of Birmingham and Cambridge. As one of the UK’s fastest growing cities, it offers something for homeowners of all types and ages,
and thanks to its excellent transport connections it’s a perfect choice for those who travel for business or leisure.
Peterborough offers the best of both words, with a historical past and modern regenerations that have led to the city being an attractive place to live. Whether you’re a commuting professional or are relocating with your family, Peterborough could be
the perfect choice for you.
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Peterborough
Peterborough is the biggest city in England’s East Anglia region.
The city of Peterborough enjoys a rural location in Cambridgeshire in the East of England within easy reach of Birmingham and Cambridge. As one of the UK’s fastest growing cities, it offers something for homeowners of all types and ages,
and thanks to its excellent transport connections it’s a perfect choice for those who travel for business or leisure.
Peterborough offers the best of both words, with a historical past and modern regenerations that have led to the city being an attractive place to live. Whether you’re a commuting professional or are relocating with your family, Peterborough could be
the perfect choice for you.
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Beer Festival
Many annual events are held in the city including the CAMRA beer festival, the Peterborough Festival and the East of England Show.
Transporte
Travel Connections
Peterborough has one major train station and two local stations, one to the east and one to the north of the city. Direct services to London operate through the city, reaching the capital within 50 minutes.
Peterborough is directly located on the major A1(M) Motorway linking the city to London in the South and Edinburgh in the north.
The closest airports to Peterborough are Luton, which can be reached within 1 hour and 15 minutes by road and London’s Stansted Airport which can be reached by car within 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Costumes e cultura
History
Peterborough is a city with a long and illustrious history. Occupied since before AD655, this city was once inhabited by the Romans and a fort that was home to a thousand soldiers in the past was found at Longthorpe.
Peterborough has long been associated with the brick-making industry thanks to the large amount of clay deposits in the local area. When the railways arrived in the city in the mid-19th century, the industry took off in a big way, and for most of the 20th century the city was the biggest brick producer in the country.