Walk in the footsteps of our prehistoric ancestors at Flag Fen – one of the most important Bronze Age sites in Europe, right here on Peterborough’s doorstep. This unique archaeology park brings the past vividly to life, with ancient wooden causeways, reconstructed roundhouses, and rare artefacts preserved in peat for over 3,000 years.
Set among windswept fens and tranquil water channels, Flag Fen invites visitors to explore a time when early settlers worshipped, worked, and walked on sacred timber platforms built over boggy wetlands. It’s a site of national significance – and a moving reminder of Britain’s deep human history.
Ideal for families, history buffs, and curious minds of all ages, the park combines indoor and outdoor experiences, from the preservation hall to hands-on activities and atmospheric living history events. Come face to face with a Bronze Age sword, marvel at the ritual landscapes of the past, or just soak in the beauty of this ancient place.
Facilities
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Indoor visitor centre and museum displays
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Preserved prehistoric causeway and wooden structure
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Reconstructed Bronze Age and Iron Age roundhouses
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Children’s activity zone and discovery trails
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On-site café and picnic areas
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Gift shop with heritage-themed books and souvenirs
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Free parking and cycle racks
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Toilets and baby-changing facilities
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Step-free access to most of the site
Did You Know?
Flag Fen is home to the oldest wheel ever found in Britain, and a remarkable wooden causeway built over 3,000 years ago. Hundreds of votive offerings – swords, jewellery, and even human remains – were left in its waters, revealing the spiritual significance of the site to its Bronze Age builders.
Insider Tip
Look out for seasonal re-enactments and special event days – especially during school holidays. Purchasing an annual pass offers great value and includes access to themed workshops, guided tours, and archaeological digs. Wear boots if it’s been raining!
The Green Wheel
Explore Flag Fen’s ancient landscape as part of the Peterborough Green Wheel – a 45-mile network of cycleways and footpaths. The route links the city centre with heritage sites, waterways, and nature reserves, making Flag Fen an ideal stop-off for walkers, cyclists, and families discovering the area at their own pace.
Upcoming Events
The Viking Festival 2026
Join the Vikings at Flag Fen Archaeology Park for a lively living-history weekend from 2-4 May 2026. Expect authentic camps, have-a-go archery, dramatic battle re-enactments and family fun set in a stunning heritage landscape.
More Local Heritage Attractions
Peterborough Cathedral
One of England’s finest Norman cathedrals, with a stunning 13th-century painted ceiling and the tomb of Katharine of Aragon. Discover 900 years of faith, architecture and civic life at the heart of the city.
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
Housed in a Georgian mansion, the museum tells the city’s story from Roman settlement to modern times. Explore archaeology, fine art, fossils and ghost stories in one of Peterborough’s most atmospheric buildings.
Longthorpe Tower
Step inside a 14th-century tower to discover vivid medieval wall paintings and a glimpse into the lives of Peterborough’s medieval gentry.
Crowland Abbey
Once a powerhouse of the Fenlands, Crowland Abbey shaped Peterborough’s medieval growth.
Thorney Abbey
Discover the Fenland abbey whose influence reached deep into Peterborough’s past.
Thorney Heritage Museum
Housed in a former Bedford Level Corporation building, Thorney Heritage Museum tells the remarkable story of how this fenland ‘island’ was transformed from marsh to farmland.
Norman Cross
Norman Cross, just outside Peterborough, is a scheduled monument and the site of the world's first purpose built prisoner of war camp during the Napoleonic Wars of the late 1700s. Nene Park Trust has now taken ownership of the site to preserve it and share its story.