This April, something extraordinary will arrive in Peterborough. Inside the soaring stone vaults of Peterborough Cathedral, visitors will soon be able to stand beneath one of the largest animals ever to walk the Earth. The enormous dinosaur Patagotitan mayorum is...
Peterborough’s City of Culture conversation is not really about a title. It is about something quieter, and more demanding. It is about whether a city chooses confidence over decline, participation over commentary, and shared authorship over passive observation. It...
In April, Peterborough Cathedral will host Titanosaur – a chance to stand, quite literally, in the shadow of the Late Cretaceous Period. The colossal Patagotitan mayorum – the most complete giant dinosaur ever discovered – will stand within the Cathedral’s vast...
You know that feeling when the city noise fades and the air seems to open up around you? That is what greets you at Heron Meadow. A short walk from the busier paths of Nene Park, the landscape shifts. The ground dips gently towards the river. Reeds whisper in the...
Ancient limestone mounds, rare orchids and Roman quarrying combine at Barnack Hills & Holes. Set within Clare Country, this remarkable nature reserve reveals the geological and cultural foundations of Peterborough, offering wildflower meadows, open skies and centuries of layered history.
Ernie Wise, one half of the legendary comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, had a quiet but meaningful connection to Peterborough. Known nationally for his warmth, timing and partnership with Eric Morecambe, Ernie became one of Britain’s most beloved entertainers, drawing...
Edmund Hockridge was an internationally acclaimed singer and actor with deep roots in Peterborough. Born in Vancouver in 1919 to English parents, he moved to England as a child and was educated in Peterborough, where his early musical foundations were shaped. He...
L. P. Hartley was one of the most significant English novelists of the 20th century, best known for his subtle explorations of memory, childhood and moral awakening. Born in 1895 in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, Leslie Poles Hartley spent much of his early life in...
TThis vibrant mural on Bread Street celebrates Leslie Poles Hartley (1895–1972), one of Peterborough’s most distinguished literary figures and a native son of the region. Born in nearby Whittlesey and raised at Fletton Towers in Peterborough, Hartley developed a...
Peterborough has today confirmed that it is entering the race to become UK City of Culture 2029, with an Expression of Interest (EOI) being submitted to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The bid is being led by Peterborough City Council, working...
The Great Fen, one of the UK’s most innovative habitat restoration initiatives, is altering perspectives on a previously overlooked and undervalued landscape. The Moment discovers how this partnership project is providing a natural solution to the climate crisis and encouraging connections between local communities and their countryside once again.
There are certain figures in Peterborough’s cultural landscape whose presence is as enduring as the city’s own heritage – their work a thread that quietly binds together festivals, galleries, and the communities who gather around them.
The Church of St Kyneburgha is a remarkable Grade I listed building with Roman, Saxon and Norman stonework and a celebrated Norman tower. Situated on a Roman palace site, it has been a place of worship since the 4th century and boasts a roof carved with 60 angels.
A vast landscape of sky, water and wild beauty, The Great Fen is one of Britain’s most ambitious conservation projects — reconnecting ancient wetlands and wildlife habitats between Peterborough and Huntingdon. Explore boardwalks, bird hides and sweeping fenland views alive with nature.
A serene floodplain reserve where river, meadow and sky meet. Managed by the Wildlife Trust, Stanground Wash offers peaceful walks, abundant birdlife and seasonal wetlands that come alive each spring and winter — a quiet gem on the city’s southern edge.
Elton Hall is a romantic part Gothic house, home to the Proby family for over 400 years. Explore grand state rooms, rare art and manuscripts, and enchanting formal gardens that reflect centuries of heritage, elegance and care near Peterborough.
Discover the Wheel of Senses — a vivid medieval mural hidden within Longthorpe Tower. Painted around 1330, it depicts a wheel turning on the axis of human perception, each spoke representing sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. This remarkable artwork reveals how our senses were seen as pathways to wisdom and temptation.
Burghley House is one of England’s grandest Elizabethan estates, blending majestic architecture, art, and parkland. Discover opulent staterooms, explore centuries of family history, wander the sculpture gardens and Capability Brown landscapes, and enjoy a full calendar of seasonal events, exhibitions, and country fairs.
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.
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery has received a £168,000 grant from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Museum Renewal Fund — a national programme designed to help museums build resilience, improve accessibility, and develop new ways to welcome...
More than a retail destination — over 100 stores, restaurants and cafés beneath one roof. The centre is also a partner in Peterborough’s creative renaissance, hosting events, pop-ups and performances year-round.
This bold, larger-than-life mural celebrates Walter Cornelius – the legendary “Birdman of Peterborough” – in the city he called home. Known for his daring stunts, feats of strength, and famous attempts to “fly” across the River Nene using handmade wings, Cornelius...
The Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail weaves through one of Peterborough’s most picturesque green spaces, offering a unique blend of outdoor art and waterside scenery.
Peterborough is set to welcome an exciting new era of connectivity, beauty, and opportunity. The Station Quarter regeneration project has officially secured £47.8 million in government funding, as part of a wider £65 million investment that will completely...