Things to Do
We're well known for our beautiful city centre cathedral, the stunning landscapes of Nene Park and Ferry Meadows, the animals and expansive countryside around Sacrewell, prehistoric finds at Flag Fen, and for our railway heritage - which you can see at Nene Valley Rail and Railword Wildlife Haven - and there's so much more to discover!
Thrill-seekers can go wakeboarding, skydiving, and axe-throwing, fitness enthusiasts can run or cycle around our many parks, and indulge in water sports like kayaking and canoeing.
We're home to the East of England Arena, one of the largest venues in the region, nationally reputed drama companies, and a number of theatres who always keep audiences entertained.
Our city centre and embankment host live events and markets throughout the year - and they're a great spot to get some fantastic local food and drinks at independent eateries and micro-pubs.
Some of the best highlights in rural Peterborough include Burghley House, John Clare Cottage and Sacrewell with its camping sites, historic watermill, boutique retailers, and huge play areas.
Peterborough is a vibrant regional shopping destination with Queensgate Shopping Centre located in the city centre, plus Serpentine Green Shopping Centre in Hampton, PE1 Retail Park to the north east of the city, Brotherhood Retail and Maskew Avenue retail parks along Bourges Boulevard, and much more.
Established favourites such as the Heritage Festival, the Italian Festival, Diwali Festival, Peterborough CAMRA Beer Festival and the Perkins Great Eastern Run attract thousands of visitors from all over the country and abroad.
If your interested in holding an event or city centre trading in Peterborough and would like more information on open air options and venues, please email Justin.beaumont@peterborough.gov.uk.
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Provided by Youth Dreams qualified coaches. Sports based activities for primary school children in…
Youth workers will be out and about in South Bretton, starting at Redpoll Place, formerly Tyesdale.…
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra return to Peterborough for one night only with Classics at the…
The world's greatest 5* equestrian event, acknowledged globally by leading riders as their ultimate…
Enjoy first class entertainment from some of the countryside's top names and organisations and try…
After a sell-out event in 2023, 90s Silent Disco returns to Burghley House for a disco like no…
The 19th Annual Battle Proms Picnic Concert: A summer celebration with music, fireworks, spitfire,…
Games morning every Thursday 10am to midday at Hobson’s Café Just turn up. Bring any games or…
A summer celebration of food and drink at Burghley House showcasing the best in local and…
Youth Cyclocross races run as Go Ride racing, so a minimum of two races per rider. Signing on from…
A night of drag kings and queens in celebration of Pride
Put a great big dab in your diary and get the crew together for another night of Crazy Bingo Fun…
These hour-long sessions include sensory/messy play and songs/storytime. Each session will have a…
Brahms: Academic Festival Overture Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.2 (Soloist Katya…
Brahms: Academic Festival Overture Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.2 (Soloist Katya…
The legendary Euro 24 Street Parties in Peterborough return for this year's European Championship…
A 2 day Viking and Saxon combat and Living History event. With Have a go Archery.
The Fawlty Towers gang are back with a new hilarious show. Can Basil cope with social media,…
- 1FREE! Sports Youth Club - Bretton
- 2FREE! Detached Youth Work Project
- 3Classics at the Cathedral with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- 4Defender Burghley Horse Trials
- 5Living Heritage Game and Country Fair
- 690s Silent Disco
- 7Battle Proms Concert
- 8Games Morning
- 9Summer Fine Food Market
- 10Youth Cycle Races
- 11Pride Cabaret
- 12Crazy Bingo Party
- 13Tiny Tots
- 14CPSO Summer Classical Concert
- 15CPSO Summer Classical Concert
- 16Euro 24 Under Street Party
- 17Battle for Medeshampstede
- 18Fawlty Towers Revisited 14/06/2024