Mayors House Guidebook
Sightseeing
A tour of the upper levels of 900 year old Peterborough Cathedral is an unforgettable experience. You see the construction of the medieval building close up, but also you emerge to take in spectacular views across the city.
https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/
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Peterborough Cathedral
A tour of the upper levels of 900 year old Peterborough Cathedral is an unforgettable experience. You see the construction of the medieval building close up, but also you emerge to take in spectacular views across the city.
https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/
There is something for everybody at Ferry Meadows. Imagine somewhere beautiful, safe and unspoilt where you can walk, cycle, play, horse-ride, ride a train, go fishing, exercise the dog, jog, push the buggy and explore endless meadows, lakes and woodland all less than three miles from Peterborough's busy city centre. You can relax at one of the cafes, find a nice spot for a picnic or fire up on one of the barbecue stands. Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity centre offers a wide range of watersports too for adults and children alike and you can book the meeting room for events with a view of the lake.
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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Ham LaneThere is something for everybody at Ferry Meadows. Imagine somewhere beautiful, safe and unspoilt where you can walk, cycle, play, horse-ride, ride a train, go fishing, exercise the dog, jog, push the buggy and explore endless meadows, lakes and woodland all less than three miles from Peterborough's busy city centre. You can relax at one of the cafes, find a nice spot for a picnic or fire up on one of the barbecue stands. Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity centre offers a wide range of watersports too for adults and children alike and you can book the meeting room for events with a view of the lake.
The NVR is a great day out and the exciting train ride is just part of it, remember loads of our attractions are free like the children's play area and the river-side picnic spot and you can jump, off at other stations and explore what they have to offer too. Grown up visitors will love the heritage and nostalgia. Parents and Carers will find loads of things here and at our stations to entertain the children.
Nene Valley Railway
The NVR is a great day out and the exciting train ride is just part of it, remember loads of our attractions are free like the children's play area and the river-side picnic spot and you can jump, off at other stations and explore what they have to offer too. Grown up visitors will love the heritage and nostalgia. Parents and Carers will find loads of things here and at our stations to entertain the children.
Visit Flag Fen Archaeology Park to explore how the prehistoric people of the fen lived over 3000 years ago. Wander through a Bronze Age village, sit within the reconstructed roundhouses, and stand where our ancestors once stood by the ritual causeway.
Experience life in our prehistoric past and visit the only place in the UK where original Bronze Age remains can be seen in situ, the incredibly preserved timbers of a monumental engineering achievement.
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Flag Fen Archaeology Park
Visit Flag Fen Archaeology Park to explore how the prehistoric people of the fen lived over 3000 years ago. Wander through a Bronze Age village, sit within the reconstructed roundhouses, and stand where our ancestors once stood by the ritual causeway.
Experience life in our prehistoric past and visit the only place in the UK where original Bronze Age remains can be seen in situ, the incredibly preserved timbers of a monumental engineering achievement.
Located in one of the city’s most historic buildings, Peterborough Museum has a wealth of stories to fascinate and enthrall the whole family. With amazing objects and interactive displays for all ages, the collections comprise over 200,000 items of great national and international importance. Peterborough Museum is situated in Peterborough City Centre, on Priestgate, a minute’s walk from the main shopping areas and two minutes’ walk from the Queensgate Shopping Centre, the Bus Station or the Railway Station. If you’re using a sat nav to find us, our postcode is PE1 1LF.
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Museo de Peterborough
51 PriestgateLocated in one of the city’s most historic buildings, Peterborough Museum has a wealth of stories to fascinate and enthrall the whole family. With amazing objects and interactive displays for all ages, the collections comprise over 200,000 items of great national and international importance. Peterborough Museum is situated in Peterborough City Centre, on Priestgate, a minute’s walk from the main shopping areas and two minutes’ walk from the Queensgate Shopping Centre, the Bus Station or the Railway Station. If you’re using a sat nav to find us, our postcode is PE1 1LF.
If you're staying in Peterborough for a while and have a spare day, I'd really recommend a day trip to Cambridge to go punting and visiting the museums and cafes.
Its approximately 41 miles away and you could go by car which will take 1 hr or a direct train which takes approximately 50 mins. You could walk to the train station from Mayors House.
Punting in Cambridge is a wonderful experience and you get to learn more about the history of the river and university whilst enjoying a glass of something special.
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Rutherford's Punting Cambridge
BoardwalkIf you're staying in Peterborough for a while and have a spare day, I'd really recommend a day trip to Cambridge to go punting and visiting the museums and cafes.
Its approximately 41 miles away and you could go by car which will take 1 hr or a direct train which takes approximately 50 mins. You could walk to the train station from Mayors House.
Punting in Cambridge is a wonderful experience and you get to learn more about the history of the river and university whilst enjoying a glass of something special.
Stamford is widely regarded as one of the finest stone towns in England. It has a bustling market day every Friday when the pavements are packed with eager shoppers stocking up on local vegetables, meats, pies, bread and fresh fish.
No visit to Stamford is complete without a visit to Burghley House, a breath taking Elizabethan stately home which is still privately owned and welcomes visitors throughout the house and in the Orangery restaurant, gift shop, gardens and beautiful walks around the historic parkland laid out by Capability Brown and still occupied by a herd of fallow deer.
It would take around 25mins to drive or 12 minutes on the train and well worth a half day trip.
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Stamford
Stamford is widely regarded as one of the finest stone towns in England. It has a bustling market day every Friday when the pavements are packed with eager shoppers stocking up on local vegetables, meats, pies, bread and fresh fish.
No visit to Stamford is complete without a visit to Burghley House, a breath taking Elizabethan stately home which is still privately owned and welcomes visitors throughout the house and in the Orangery restaurant, gift shop, gardens and beautiful walks around the historic parkland laid out by Capability Brown and still occupied by a herd of fallow deer.
It would take around 25mins to drive or 12 minutes on the train and well worth a half day trip.
Food scene
Cathedral Square offers all the usual chain restaurants which include : Bella Italia, Argo Lounge, Bill's, Turtle Bay, Prezzo so if you're looking for something predictable and familiar then Cathedral square is the place to visit.
You could actually walk to Cathedral square from Mayors Walk which would take about 15 minutes or you could take the car and park in Queengate shopping centre. The restaurants are all dotted around the square.
Cathedral Square
Cathedral SquareCathedral Square offers all the usual chain restaurants which include : Bella Italia, Argo Lounge, Bill's, Turtle Bay, Prezzo so if you're looking for something predictable and familiar then Cathedral square is the place to visit.
You could actually walk to Cathedral square from Mayors Walk which would take about 15 minutes or you could take the car and park in Queengate shopping centre. The restaurants are all dotted around the square.
This is my personal favourite for lunch. They usually have an offer at lunchtime which is great value and the pizzas are all stone-baked for that authentic taste.
The Pizza Parlour Restaurant & Music Cafe
5 CowgateThis is my personal favourite for lunch. They usually have an offer at lunchtime which is great value and the pizzas are all stone-baked for that authentic taste.
If you're a meat-lover like me then you'll enjoy this upmarket steakhouse and grill. It's a firm favorite in the city with great customer service and a vibrant atmosphere.
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Peterborough
Bridge StreetIf you're a meat-lover like me then you'll enjoy this upmarket steakhouse and grill. It's a firm favorite in the city with great customer service and a vibrant atmosphere.
This authentic Indian restaurant has been around in Peterborough for a long time and has earned its reputation as one of the best. As a native Indian, I think the quality of food is as close to authentic as you'll get.
Bombay Brasserie
47 BroadwayThis authentic Indian restaurant has been around in Peterborough for a long time and has earned its reputation as one of the best. As a native Indian, I think the quality of food is as close to authentic as you'll get.
EMBE started off as a market stall in Peterborough years ago and has recently opened as a restaurant in the city centre. I use to visit the market stall for lunch and the restaurant food is as delicious and authentic. If you're looking for amazing flavours of the Carribean, this is the place to eat.
Embe Soul Food & Drink Restaurant
36 CowgateEMBE started off as a market stall in Peterborough years ago and has recently opened as a restaurant in the city centre. I use to visit the market stall for lunch and the restaurant food is as delicious and authentic. If you're looking for amazing flavours of the Carribean, this is the place to eat.
If you can book a table at this award-winning Italian restaurant then it's well worth the visit. It's a family-run restaurant that offers the most delicious Italian cuisine for miles.
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Mattoni Restaurant
114 Four Chimneys CresIf you can book a table at this award-winning Italian restaurant then it's well worth the visit. It's a family-run restaurant that offers the most delicious Italian cuisine for miles.
City/town information
Peterborough offers the best of city and country, with plenty of history to explore!
Jump back to the Bronze Age at Flag Fen, take in the splendour of our Norman cathderal and the sixteenth-century Burghley House, or enjoy one of the most extensive outdoor sculpture collections in the country - which even stretches to our city centre!
We're a thriving metropolitan city with a fantastic culinary scene, lively theatre offer, and huge array of entertainment for all ages. We're proudly home to Posh (Peterborough United) and the Phantoms, as well as competitive rowers and equestrians.
You'll find award-winning green spaces, parks, and beautiful nature reserves less than 10 minutes...
https://www.visitpeterborough.com/
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Peterborough
Peterborough offers the best of city and country, with plenty of history to explore!
Jump back to the Bronze Age at Flag Fen, take in the splendour of our Norman cathderal and the sixteenth-century Burghley House, or enjoy one of the most extensive outdoor sculpture collections in the country - which even stretches to our city centre!
We're a thriving metropolitan city with a fantastic culinary scene, lively theatre offer, and huge array of entertainment for all ages. We're proudly home to Posh (Peterborough United) and the Phantoms, as well as competitive rowers and equestrians.
You'll find award-winning green spaces, parks, and beautiful nature reserves less than 10 minutes...
https://www.visitpeterborough.com/