Visit Peterborough
More Than You Imagine
A city of subtle beauty, generous spirit, and rich possibility. It’s not just a destination —
it’s an invitation to see differently, walk thoughtfully, and fall in love with the quietly extraordinary.
A City of Surprises
From its iconic cathedral to its thriving creative scene, Peterborough is a city that blends deep-rooted history with modern momentum. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway, a family day out, or to uncover hidden gems close to home, you’ll find something unexpected around every corner.
Start exploring now: discover things to do, plan what’s on, find where to stay, and experience the best of food, drink, and culture in Peterborough.
Featured Event
Shaun the Sheep Summer
At Peterborough Cathedral
This summer, Shaun the Sheep is flocking to Peterborough for a baa-rilliant adventure! Get ready to Find the Flock, take on the city-wide A.R. Trail, join in the hilarious Farmathlon Live!, and enjoy the quirky sounds of the Vegetable Orchestra. This event has been kindly sponsored by Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Featured Event
Adventures in Time & Space
At Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
This summer, the TARDIS has landed at Peterborough Museum for a timey-wimey adventure! Prepare to meet Daleks, Weeping Angels, Cybermen and more in one of the largest Doctor Who artefact displays in over a decade. Don’t miss the ever-evolving exhibits and enhanced events like visitor Q&As and guest speakers.
Featured Event
Shaun the Sheep Summer
At Peterborough Cathedral
This summer, Shaun the Sheep is flocking to Peterborough for a baa-rilliant adventure! Get ready to Find the Flock, take on the city-wide A.R. Trail, join in the hilarious Farmathlon Live!, and enjoy the quirky sounds of the Vegetable Orchestra. This event has been kindly sponsored by Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Featured Event
Adventures in Time & Space
At Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
This summer, the TARDIS has landed at Peterborough Museum for a timey-wimey adventure! Prepare to meet Daleks, Weeping Angels, Cybermen and more in one of the largest Doctor Who artefact displays in over a decade. Don’t miss the ever-evolving exhibits and enhanced events like visitor Q&As and guest speakers.
This is Peterborough! is a bold, city-wide showcase of identity, creativity, and community — a major new cultural initiative launching in 2026 that transforms the entire city into a canvas. Rather than a single event, it provides a shared platform for all cultural organisations, tourist attractions, heritage sites, artists, and community groups to present what they do best and connect with new audiences.
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Featured Attractions
Flag Fen Archaeology Park
Walk in the footsteps of our prehistoric ancestors at Flag Fen – one of the most important Bronze Age...
John Clare Cottage
Step inside the humble 19th-century cottage where one of England’s greatest rural poets, John Clare, was...
Nene Valley Railway
Ride vintage steam and diesel trains through the Cambridgeshire countryside on this lovingly restored heritage railway.
New Theatre Peterborough
City‑centre theatre on Broadway with major touring shows.
Peterborough Cathedral
Peterborough Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St Andrew, is one...
Peterborough Lido
Step back in time and dive into summer at Peterborough Lido – a jewel of 1930s design nestled in the...
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery is a world where stories of science, art, history, and local life unfold across centuries.
Peterborough United FC
Catch a match or take a behind-the-scenes tour - it's football with history and heart in the city centre.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
Queensgate Shopping Centre is the bustling heart of Peterborough’s retail scene, offering an impressive...
Railworld Wildlife Haven
A unique blend of heritage and nature, featuring model railways, ponds, waterfalls, and wildlife habitats, adjacent to the Nene Valley Railway.
Sacrewell Heritage Farm & Country Centre
Discover rural life at Sacrewell, where you can meet friendly farm animals, explore play areas, and see a fully restored 18th-century watermill in action.
Walter Cornelius
11 April 1924 – 23 September 1983
Walter Cornelius was one of Peterborough’s most colourful characters — a Latvian-born strongman, stuntman, and local legend whose daring feats captured the city’s imagination in the 1960s and ’70s. Known for incredible endurance challenges, public displays of strength, and his most famous (and often comical) attempts to fly across the River Nene with homemade wings, he became a symbol of determination and eccentricity. His exploits, equal parts theatre and athleticism, left a lasting impression on the city’s identity and remain fondly remembered as part of our modern folklore.