Parks, Nature and Wildlife

Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail

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.

Barnack Hills & Holes NNR

Wander among wildflowers and rolling grassy humps in this former medieval quarry, now one of Britain’s richest wildlife habitats.

Exotic Pet Refuge

Meet meerkats, monkeys, reptiles, and more at this dedicated animal rescue centre, open on select days to support its vital conservation work.

Sacrewell Heritage Farm & Country Centre

Discover rural life at Sacrewell, where you can meet friendly farm animals, explore play areas, and see a fully restored 18th-century watermill in action.

Manor Farm Park

Green Flag community park with play, fitness, and woodland trails

Dogsthorpe Star Pit

Explore a nature reserve where industrial past meets ecological treasure.

Eye Green Nature Reserve

A peaceful lake and wildlife haven on the edge of Eye village.

Nene Washes Nature Reserve

An internationally important wetland and a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Stanley Park

A local park with play areas, sports courts, and green space for the community.

Holywell Ponds

A tranquil medieval fishpond site fed by a spring emerging from a grotto, nestled in Longthorpe amid wildflower meadows and nature reserve habitat.

The Green Backyard

A volunteer-run community garden and urban green space with events, workshops, and fresh produce.

The Embankment

Peterborough’s riverside home for festivals, concerts, and open-air fun.

Central Park

Peterborough’s flagship city park, combining formal gardens, play areas, sports facilities and year-round events in a vibrant green oasis close to the city centre.