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.
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.
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.
Explore a nature reserve where industrial past meets ecological treasure.
An internationally important wetland and a birdwatcher’s paradise.
A local park with play areas, sports courts, and green space for the community.
A tranquil medieval fishpond site fed by a spring emerging from a grotto, nestled in Longthorpe amid wildflower meadows and nature reserve habitat.
A thriving volunteer-run community garden and urban green space where sustainability comes to life. Grow vegetables, attend workshops, join family events, or simply relax among nature — a green sanctuary connecting people, wellbeing and the heart of the city.
Peterborough’s great outdoor stage for festivals, concerts and open-air celebrations. Framing the river with sweeping lawns, pathways and views of the Cathedral, the Embankment is where the city comes together for culture, sport and community life throughout the year.
A peaceful nature reserve tucked beside the River Nene, Woodston Ponds is a haven for wildlife and walkers alike. Discover reedbeds, wet woodland and bird hides offering close encounters with herons, kingfishers and dragonflies — a tranquil escape minutes from the city centre.
A former coal yard reborn as an eco-heritage attraction combining model railways, gardens and wildlife habitats. A hidden gem celebrating innovation, sustainability and family fun near the River Nene.
Step back 3,000 years to a Bronze Age world of causeways and rituals. Walk above preserved timbers, meet ancient artefacts, and imagine life beside the mysterious wetlands of prehistoric Peterborough.