Peterborough

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Tel code: 01733 | code search
Postcode: PE1 | code search
Population: 170000
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Peterborough History
Birthplace of:
Sir Henry Royce L P Hartley William Paley Lionel Rothschild Jake Humphrey Louis Smith
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Hauntings and Ghosts:
Barnack’s Wretched Rector
Folk Customs:
Dicing for Bibles
Midsummer Cushion Ceremony
The Town Peas
Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival

Peterborough Events

June
Dragon Boat Festival
East of England Show
Peterborough Festival
Vintage and Rail Mail Weekend

July
Festival of Hunting

August
Beer Fest
Equifest

September
1940's Weekend
Diesel Gala
Grassroots Festival
Steam Gala

October
Diesel Gala
East of England Autumn Show
Great Eastern Run
National Festival of Railway Modelling
Thomas at Halloween
Thomas' Half Term

November
East of England Christmas Festival
Fireworkfiesta

December
East of England Smithfield Festival
Santa Specials
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Latest reviews

Haycock Hotel
"We had our wedding reception here 30 years ago. Several of our guests stayed the night. We all had a wonderful time and regret we have never returned. ..." More

Sibson Inn Hotel
"been here twice....absolutely superb. great staff, service etc. clean pristine rooms words cannot describe how nice this place is...brilliant!!

Date visited: 13/10/2010 ..." More

157 Dental Group
"good place to go but bad when it comes to phoneing them as you cant get throgh on the number wich should be 08444147157 as thay change it ages ago ..." More

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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 (A1(M)J16) *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

Shire Horse Society
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

Showcase Cinemas Peterborough

Classes

Dance - Cotswold Morris Dancing
Yoga - Equilibrium

Club

Faith & Fusion
Liquid Night Club
Metropolis Lounge

Council

Peterborough City 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

Yaxley Group Practice

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

Great Northern Hotel
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

Galileo's
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

Michael J Peters
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

Key Theatre
The Cresset

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)

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City of Peterborough (Men'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

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Growing Garden
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
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Gallery at the Gildenburgh
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
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Rowlands Pharmacy
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)

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Flying Club Conington(Aviation Sports)
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

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Bull Hotel (0.22 miles)

Bull Hotel
Originally a coaching inn skillfully refurbished to create an elegant, relaxed and quiet atmosphere. A very pleasant city centre hotel, offering well-equipped modern accommodation.

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Great Northern Hotel (0.31 miles)

Great Northern Hotel

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

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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

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Queens Walk Guest House (0.62 miles)

Queens Walk Guest House

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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

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Queensgate Hotel (0.63 miles)

Queensgate Hotel

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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

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Da Rosalia Hotel (0.63 miles)

Da Rosalia Hotel
A family run hotel where the proprietors and staff do their utmost to ensure that your stay is both enjoyable and comfortable within a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. En-suite roms are available and tastefully decorated with:
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Charlotte House Hotel (0.68 miles)

Charlotte House Hotel

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A splendid old Victorian Listed building. Just 5-10 minutes by car from the train and coach station, 10 minutes from the A1 motorway.

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Thorpe Lodge Hotel (0.68 miles)

Thorpe Lodge Hotel

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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

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Lindens Guest House (0.69 miles)

Lindens Guest House

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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

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Aragon House Hotel (0.74 miles)

Aragon House Hotel
As a 3 Star Guest House, the rooms are very comfortable, tastefully decorated and well equipped. There are a myriad of leisure activities to be enjoyed in Peterborough. Whatever your reason for visiting Peterborough, whether ... More | visit website

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Battle of Towton - 1461, Battle of Alresford - 1644, Albert Hall Opens - 1871, Captain Scott dies - 1912, First London Marathon - 1981
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