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Attractions new and historic can be
found at Peterborough!
Where you can go
In the city centre you can enjoy a relaxed
walk in the peaceful grounds of a magnificent Norman Cathedral,
ride on a steam train, cycle the Green Wheel route or pick from a
countless number of children's activities.
Peterborough offers an outstanding selection
of hotels, attractions and activities. You can enjoy the tranquil
charm of the Green Flag award winning Victorian park and experience
a range of outdoors activities in 2500 acres of beautiful parkland
right on the doorstep of the city.
Nene Valley Railway
Regular steam trains
operate over the line to Peterborough, a return trip of 15 miles.
Many steam locomotives are kept on this line including both British
and continental types. The railway has featured in many television
series including London's Burning and breath-taking stunts in the
James Bond films Octopussy and GoldenEye. Nene Valley Railway is
the home of Thomas, the children's favourite engine who was named
by the Reverend W Awdry in 1971. Thomas events are held throughout
the season.
Nene Valley Railway
Railworld
Sacrewell
Farm
Pigeons Farm
Hamerton Zoological
Park
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 Peterborough Cathedral
The
abbey church of Peterborough was founded in 655 and was destroyed
by the Danes in 870. Reconstructed in 972, it was then burnt down
by accident in 1116. The present magnificent cathedral was started
in 1118 and took more than 120 years to build. The cathedral
suffered badly at the hands of Oliver Cromwell but many of its
unique features remain to be admired today.
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