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.
Explore the stories etched into Peterborough’s streets through the Blue Plaque Trail. Each plaque reveals a piece of the city’s heritage — from royal visitors to inventors, artists and reformers — creating an inspiring open-air museum of local history.
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.
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