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  1. "An undiscovered gem". With magnificent Norman architecture, a unique 13th-century nave ceiling, the awe-inspiring West Front and burial places of two queens to make your visit an unforgettable experience. Exhibitions and a timeline of artefacts in the Cathedral Visitor Centre within the Precincts tell the Cathedral's story. Guided tours of the Cathedral are available Monday to Saturday, with tower tours during the summer months and candlelight tours in the winter. There is a gift shop inside the Cathedral and a restaurant and tea room is available in the Becket Chapel opposite the main cathedral building.
    1. The theatre programme is made up of 'home-grown' productions, national touring shows, local community productions & a full programme of one-off concerts.
    2. The I Matter Exhibition at Peterborough Museum
      The new and improved Peterborough Museum is OPEN once again! The museum reopened in March 2012 further to a major £3.2 million redevelopment, jointly funded by Vivacity, Peterborough City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
      1. A selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs where you can get food and drink in Peterborough city centre.
      2. Boat hire on Peterborough embankment.
        The Embankment by the River Nene plays host to many events throughout the year.
      3. Cathedral square
        At the heart of the city centre is Peterborough's iconic Guildhall, situated in the midst of many popular shops and eateries. The surrounding area is used for various events, including Farmers Markets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and the ever-popular Christmas Light Switch-on every December. The square also features a network of water fountains which are lit up in a colourful display as the evening draw in. Further information on upcoming events can be obtained from the council website.

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      1. Add Collage Christmas Cards workshop to your Itinerary

        Address

        The Mini Vine, 62 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1DT

        Peterborough

        What could be nicer than sending a handmade card this Christmas to those you love. Get in touch with your creative side, and learn how to snip and stick to create your very own paper collage Christmas cards! Suitable for beginners or those who just…

        Venue

        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Peterborough

        The Mini Vine, Peterborough

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      2. Add Peterborough International Women's Choral Festival - Gala Concert to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Cathedral, The Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        0333 666 3366

        Minster Precincts, Peterborough

        Join women's choirs from across the globe for the finale of the Peterborough International Women's Choral Festival. Including premieres of new works for upper voices by Joan Szymko, Marie-Claire Saindon and Cheryl Frances-Hoad, and the final of the…

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        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough

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      3. Add John Bishop - Right Here, Right Now to your Itinerary

        Address

        New Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RS

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to New Theatre Peterborough with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now.

        This will be John’s eighth stand up show and it is shaping up to be his best yet.  It will see him…

        Venue

        New Theatre, Peterborough

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      4. Add Some Kinda Wonderful - The Music of Stevie Wonder to your Itinerary

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        The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 207239

        Peterborough

        Celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder, mesmeric vocalist, Noel McCalla (Manfred Mann’s Earth Band and “one of Britain’s best Soul Singers” – Blues & Soul Magazine), award-winning saxophonist, Derek Nash (Jools Holland and “one of the most…

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        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      5. Add Dickensian Christmas Ding Dong to your Itinerary

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        Cathedral Square, Peterborough, PE1 1XH

        Peterborough

        Unique, magical and wintery events including: the Dickensian Christmas Ding Dong is one of three shows this weekend.

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      6. Add Christmas Papercraft Workshop to your Itinerary

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        Peterborough Cathedral, The Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        Minster Precincts, Peterborough

        Contemporary papercraft illustrator Shobhna Patel will share her knowledge, key techniques and the technical dos and don'ts of this artform.

        During this fast-paced creative workshop for parents and children to enjoy together, children will…

        Venue

        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough

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      7. Add Folk Songs of the British Isles to your Itinerary

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        St John the Baptist Church, Church Street, Cathedral Square, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XB

        Telephone

        0333 666 3366

        Cathedral Square, Peterborough

        Spend an uplifting evening with Peterborough Male Voice Choir in the glorious setting of St John's Church Peterborough as they perform a collection of folksongs curated for their forthcoming album recorded with Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

        Venue

        St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough

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      8. Add Get Arty at Peterborough Museum to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Museum, 51 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF

        Telephone

        01733 864 663

        Peterborough

        Youngsters can ‘get arty’ and explore their creative side at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, which is holding a selection of art activities every day throughout half-term week. Families can pick up a pack containing activities and follow an arty…

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      9. Add Pure Evil - Artist Talk to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Museum, 51 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF

        Telephone

        01733 207239

        Peterborough

        Spend an evening with Pure Evil, at this exclusive event.

        Pure Evil will be hosting a talk and question and answer session, there will be a welcome drink and entry into Urban where you will be able to view several works by the artist.

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      10. Add Angela Barnes: Hot Mess to your Itinerary

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        Key Theatre, Embankment Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Angela Barnes (Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and former chair of BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz) has good intentions but trying to live your best life, as it turns out, is really bloody hard.
        Stand-up, stories and…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      11. Add The Manger - By Luxmuralis to your Itinerary

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        Peterborough Cathedral, The Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS

        Telephone

        01733 355315

        Minster Precincts, Peterborough

        Join us at Peterborough Cathedral this November for another spectacular light display by Luxmuralis. This year let us take you back to the very heart of the Christmas Story, to The Manger and the tiny infant lying in the hay who would change the…

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        Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough

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      12. Add LGBT+ Activity Festival to your Itinerary

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        Vivacity Regional Fitness & Indoor Swimming Centre, Bishops Road, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5BW

        PETERBOROUGH

        As part of ‘Peterborough Pride’ we will be hosting a free activity day whereby young people can attend and try out new sports/activities with their friends.

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      13. Add HANSEL & GRETEL to your Itinerary

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        Key Theatre, Embankment Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        An Interactive treat for families, and anyone who would enjoy a relaxed, inclusive theatre experience.

        Join Hansel and Gretel as they venture into the woods, trailing breadcrumbs and sharing their story as they go. The mischievous siblings are…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      14. Add BRIDGET CHRISTIE: WHO AM I? to your Itinerary

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        Key Theatre, Embankment Rd, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Little Wander in association with PBJ Management presents

        BRIDGET CHRISTIE: WHO AM I?

        Bridget Christie is hot, but not in a good way. The 51 year old critically-acclaimed stand-up leaks blood, sweats, and thinks that Chris Rock is the same…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      15. Add Preview: Urban - Renowned Street Art Exhibition to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, 51 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF

        Peterborough

        Get a sneak peek at original works by major artists including Banksy, Damien Hirst, My Dog Sighs, the Connor Brothers, Pure Evil, Blek le Rat and more before the exhibition officially opens to the public on 11 December.

        Venue

        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Peterborough

        City Art Gallery, Peterborough

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      16. Add Christmas Wreath Workshop to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1LF

        Telephone

        017333 864663

        Peterborough

        Make a traditional, eco-friendly wire and moss-based wreath for your door this Christmas.

        Using natural greenery, flowers and festive decoration, our experienced florist will guide you through the techniques used to make a luxury, 30cm decorative…

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      17. Add Head Set- Victoria Melody to your Itinerary

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        Key Theatre, Embankment Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Selected as one of the best shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe by Time Out, The Times and The Stage.
        What if success doesn't look like winning a Nobel Prize (or just managing to get a mortgage) but is more about becoming your true…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      18. Add Trephination Workshop to your Itinerary

        Address

        Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1LF

        Telephone

        01733 864663

        Peterborough

        Do you have something to get out? Let the pressure out with the artist behind Trephination for the Twenty-First Century. Designed to help you put words to your own subjective mental experiences. Participants will be guided through establishing…

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      19. Add TEECHERS LEAVERS '22 to your Itinerary

        Address

        Key Theatre, Embankment Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1EF

        Telephone

        01733 852992

        Peterborough

        Blackeyed Theatre, in association with South Hill Park, presents
        Teechers Leavers '22
        by John Godber
        Directed by Adrian McDougall
        Hilarious, high energy and full blooded, Teechers Leavers '22 brings to life an array of terrifying teachers and…

        Venue

        Key Theatre, Peterborough

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      20. Add Autumn Exhibition to your Itinerary

        Address

        Church Street, PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XB

        Telephone

        01733 563978

        PETERBOROUGH

        The Peterborough Art Society celebrate their 90th anniversary this year and as such we are one of the oldest Art Societies in the country. we will be holding our Autumn Exhibition at St John’s Church in Cathedral Square between Tuesday, September…

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