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 church fit for kings — birthplace of Richard III, burial site of the House of York, and one of England’s finest parish churches. A jewel of Perpendicular Gothic architecture.
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 Gothic house and garden, 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.
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.
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.
St Botolph’s Church, Helpston, is a beautiful medieval parish church entwined with the life and poetry of John Clare. It remains a place of peace, reflection, and literary pilgrimage within Peterborough’s tranquil Clare Country landscape.
Wander among wildflowers and rolling grassy humps in this former medieval quarry, now one of Britain’s richest wildlife habitats.
Meet animals, explore the restored 18th-century watermill, enjoy tractor rides, nature trails and play areas, and experience rural life surrounded by history, wildlife and open skies.
A giant inflatable water park and watersports venue in the Fenland countryside.
Explore a nature reserve where industrial past meets ecological treasure.
An internationally important wetland and a birdwatcher’s paradise.
A village landmark linking Eye’s present to its rich fenland past.
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.
Discover the Fenland abbey whose influence reached deep into Peterborough’s past.
Once a powerhouse of the Fenlands, Crowland Abbey shaped Peterborough’s medieval growth.
Once a powerhouse of the Fenlands, Crowland Abbey shaped Peterborough’s medieval growth.
A lively high street packed with world foods, independent shops, and multicultural flavour.
A modern mosque with beautiful architecture, open to visitors on special days.
A local park with play areas, sports courts, and green space for the community.
Historic Grade I listed church anchoring the Paston community.