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.
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.
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 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 modern mosque with beautiful architecture, open to visitors on special days.
Historic Grade I listed church anchoring the Paston community.
A tranquil medieval fishpond site fed by a spring emerging from a grotto, nestled in Longthorpe amid wildflower meadows and nature reserve habitat.
Peterborough’s main library — a welcoming space for books, culture, and community
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.
Standing proudly on the riverside since the 17th century, the Old Customs House recalls Peterborough’s bustling river-trade days. Once a toll house for goods arriving by barge, it remains a charming reminder of the city’s working-waterfront heritage.
A fine example of inter-war architecture, Peterborough Town Hall blends art-deco grace with civic purpose. Its grand council chamber and clock tower have witnessed decades of local democracy, celebrating the city’s spirit of progress, pride and community since 1933.
Peterborough’s long‑running community hub and multi‑purpose arts venue, hosting big‑name comedy, live music, family shows and community events in Bretton.
This elegant 17th-century landmark, once the seat of civic life, stands proudly at the centre of Cathedral Square. With its open arches and carved stonework, the Guildhall connects past and present — a perfect spot to pause and watch city life unfold.
Step inside a 14th-century tower to discover vivid medieval wall paintings and a glimpse into the lives of Peterborough’s medieval gentry.