Nene Valley Railway
Travel through time on a heritage steam railway running from Peterborough to Wansford. With vintage carriages, events and family days, it’s a living link to the golden age of rail.
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Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
Housed in a Georgian mansion, the museum tells the city’s story from Roman settlement to modern times. Explore archaeology, fine art, fossils and ghost stories in one of Peterborough’s most atmospheric buildings.
St John the Baptist Church
Rising gracefully over Cathedral Square, St John’s has welcomed worshippers since 1407. Step inside to find carved angels, medieval roof bosses and a tranquil stillness that contrasts the bustle outside — a timeless haven at the city’s civic heart.
John Clare Cottage
Visit the home of poet John Clare in Helpston — the “peasant poet” who gave voice to rural England. The cottage, gardens and museum celebrate his life, work and enduring love of nature.
Peterborough Lido
A 1930s open-air pool surrounded by art-deco charm and summer sunshine. Perfect for families and swimmers seeking a nostalgic slice of British leisure in the heart of the city’s River & Rail Quarter.
Peterborough Cathedral
Discover Peterborough Cathedral, one of England’s great Norman buildings. Admire its monumental West Front, rare medieval painted ceiling and Katharine of Aragon’s tomb while exploring more than 900 years of architecture, worship and history.
Flag Fen Archaeology Park
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.