OPP Peterborough Guidebook
Sightseeing
Curious about local history? Visit Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery and discover fascinating histories from the past that will have your whole family captivated. See over 200,000 items on display in the Museum and check out the latest exhibition in the Art Gallery. Your little explorers will love playing with the interactive displays!
From Jurassic fossils, to Roman artefacts, to bone art made by French Napoleonic War prisoners - there will be plenty of exciting things to see and learn about during your visit. Into spooky stories? Join in on one of the museum’s organised family-friendly ghost walks and and discover a more mysterious side of history.
School’s out? Visit during the school holidays and join the fun at one of the awesome seasonal events Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery puts on for its younger visitors. Plenty of family-friendly fun awaits!
Interactive displays for all ages
Family-friendly ghost walks
Special kids’ events during school holiday
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Muzeul Peterborough
51 PriestgateCurious about local history? Visit Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery and discover fascinating histories from the past that will have your whole family captivated. See over 200,000 items on display in the Museum and check out the latest exhibition in the Art Gallery. Your little explorers will love playing with the interactive displays!
From Jurassic fossils, to Roman artefacts, to bone art made by French Napoleonic War prisoners - there will be plenty of exciting things to see and learn about during your visit. Into spooky stories? Join in on one of the museum’s organised family-friendly ghost walks and and discover a more mysterious side of history.
School’s out? Visit during the school holidays and join the fun at one of the awesome seasonal events Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery puts on for its younger visitors. Plenty of family-friendly fun awaits!
Interactive displays for all ages
Family-friendly ghost walks
Special kids’ events during school holiday
The indispensible sight in Peterborough is its jaw-dropping cathedral, which was mostly completed before 1237. It is one of a clutch of cathedrals in the country to have kept hold of its 12th-century Norman architecture, which is conspicuous on the long line of semi-circular arches, traced with zigzag patterns along the nave.
The western facade is an extraordinary Early English Gothic construction, with three massive arches that resemble nothing that came before or since.
Peterborough Cathedral sprang from a much earlier Anglo-Saxon church, founded around the 7th century, and the beguiling Hedda Stone from that building has been put on display.
At the east end of the church the “New Building” has Perpendicular fan vaulting by John Wastell, architect of King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, and you can also seek out the tomb of Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII.
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Catedrala din Peterborough
The indispensible sight in Peterborough is its jaw-dropping cathedral, which was mostly completed before 1237. It is one of a clutch of cathedrals in the country to have kept hold of its 12th-century Norman architecture, which is conspicuous on the long line of semi-circular arches, traced with zigzag patterns along the nave.
The western facade is an extraordinary Early English Gothic construction, with three massive arches that resemble nothing that came before or since.
Peterborough Cathedral sprang from a much earlier Anglo-Saxon church, founded around the 7th century, and the beguiling Hedda Stone from that building has been put on display.
At the east end of the church the “New Building” has Perpendicular fan vaulting by John Wastell, architect of King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, and you can also seek out the tomb of Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII.
Peterborough Nene Valley Station in the centre of the is the eastern terminus of a preserved railway that runs along the Nene Valley for 7.5 miles to the village of Yarwell.
This is a fragment of a line that once extended from Peterborough to Blisworth, 45 miles to the southwest in Northamptonshire.
Opened in 1847, the line closed in 1966 and a stretch was purchased in the 70s to become a visitor attraction.
In 2008 it was extended a little further to Yarwell.
The line runs on weekends year-round, but also weekdays during school holidays.
Generally you’ll be able to ride on a train pulled by a BR Strandard Class 5 steam locomotive, but diesel locomotives fill in during maintenance.
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Nene Valley Railway Station
Peterborough Nene Valley Station in the centre of the is the eastern terminus of a preserved railway that runs along the Nene Valley for 7.5 miles to the village of Yarwell.
This is a fragment of a line that once extended from Peterborough to Blisworth, 45 miles to the southwest in Northamptonshire.
Opened in 1847, the line closed in 1966 and a stretch was purchased in the 70s to become a visitor attraction.
In 2008 it was extended a little further to Yarwell.
The line runs on weekends year-round, but also weekdays during school holidays.
Generally you’ll be able to ride on a train pulled by a BR Strandard Class 5 steam locomotive, but diesel locomotives fill in during maintenance.
In Peterborough’s western suburb of Longthorpe is a stunning three-storey tower from a 14th-century manor house.
Longthorpe Tower is Grade I listed and maintained by English Heritage.
The tower is a must for its incredible murals, painted around 1330 and covering almost all of the first floor.
These were covered up with whitewash during the Reformation, and were only found once more in the 1940s.
The paintings are almost unique in the UK, and have religious, moral and secular themes.
Pondering these works you’ll see musicians, saints, animals, kings and a strange mythological beast shooting flaming excrement from its backside.
The exhibition at the tower recounts the story of the building and the family that constructed it.
Longthorpe Tower
Thorpe RoadIn Peterborough’s western suburb of Longthorpe is a stunning three-storey tower from a 14th-century manor house.
Longthorpe Tower is Grade I listed and maintained by English Heritage.
The tower is a must for its incredible murals, painted around 1330 and covering almost all of the first floor.
These were covered up with whitewash during the Reformation, and were only found once more in the 1940s.
The paintings are almost unique in the UK, and have religious, moral and secular themes.
Pondering these works you’ll see musicians, saints, animals, kings and a strange mythological beast shooting flaming excrement from its backside.
The exhibition at the tower recounts the story of the building and the family that constructed it.
About a quarter of Nene Park is taken up by Ferry Meadows Country Park, which has tons for families to get up to in summer.
At Gunwade Lake you can rent pedal boats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards.
There are also bird hides overlooking Ham Mere, one with a bird-feeder in sight so you stand a great chance of seeing something interesting.
Go carefully on the paths to the hides and you may be able to spot a kingfisher.
In Ferry Meadows’ visitor centre you can watch footage from a nest cam in the park’s sand martin box.
The country park also has a miniature steam railway, three children’s play areas, horse-riding stables, two 18-hole golf courses, a pub, garden centre and plant nursery.
A special way to get to Ferry Meadows is by getting off at “Overton for Ferry Meadows on the Nene Valley Railway”.
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Nene Park
Ham LaneAbout a quarter of Nene Park is taken up by Ferry Meadows Country Park, which has tons for families to get up to in summer.
At Gunwade Lake you can rent pedal boats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards.
There are also bird hides overlooking Ham Mere, one with a bird-feeder in sight so you stand a great chance of seeing something interesting.
Go carefully on the paths to the hides and you may be able to spot a kingfisher.
In Ferry Meadows’ visitor centre you can watch footage from a nest cam in the park’s sand martin box.
The country park also has a miniature steam railway, three children’s play areas, horse-riding stables, two 18-hole golf courses, a pub, garden centre and plant nursery.
A special way to get to Ferry Meadows is by getting off at “Overton for Ferry Meadows on the Nene Valley Railway”.
Food scene
Asian-inspired & Japanese chain restaurant where dishes are whisked to long communal tables.
Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
Address: 37-39 Long Causeway, Peterborough PE1 1YJ
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wagamama peterborough
37-39 Long CausewayAsian-inspired & Japanese chain restaurant where dishes are whisked to long communal tables.
Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
Address: 37-39 Long Causeway, Peterborough PE1 1YJ
Turkish Kitchen Peterborough where you can order cold & hot mezes, charcoal grills, combination kebabs, main course & fish dishes, vegetarian dishes, side orders and various alcohol products online and have it delivered or collected at your convenience!
On our website you will find our complete takeaway menu, always up to date with the latest prices and choices and Meal Deals. Our website is easy to order from for collection or delivery! Simply choose your items and add them to your basket, then checkout!
At the basket, you can choose collection to collect your food from our shop, or choose delivery to have it delivered to your door! At checkout, we recommend that you choose to register to our website so that you do not have to fill out your details each time you order, or you can choose Guest checkout. You will be sent an email confirmation of your order to the email that you fill in. And also download our mobile app for quicker and easier ordering on your mobile phone. Our mobile apps are available to download on Play for Android phones and on the Apple App Store for iPhones. Simply search for Turkish Kitchen Peterborough on Play Store. For iPhones, download the EATZY app from the Apple App Store and choose Turkish Kitchen Peterborough from the app.
Turkish Kitchen
34 New RoadTurkish Kitchen Peterborough where you can order cold & hot mezes, charcoal grills, combination kebabs, main course & fish dishes, vegetarian dishes, side orders and various alcohol products online and have it delivered or collected at your convenience!
On our website you will find our complete takeaway menu, always up to date with the latest prices and choices and Meal Deals. Our website is easy to order from for collection or delivery! Simply choose your items and add them to your basket, then checkout!
At the basket, you can choose collection to collect your food from our shop, or choose delivery to have it delivered to your door! At checkout, we recommend that you choose to register to our website so that you do not have to fill out your details each time you order, or you can choose Guest checkout. You will be sent an email confirmation of your order to the email that you fill in. And also download our mobile app for quicker and easier ordering on your mobile phone. Our mobile apps are available to download on Play for Android phones and on the Apple App Store for iPhones. Simply search for Turkish Kitchen Peterborough on Play Store. For iPhones, download the EATZY app from the Apple App Store and choose Turkish Kitchen Peterborough from the app.
Located in Peterborough city centre, our stylish casual, premium steakhouse and grill is perfect for enjoying our delicious mix of prime cuts of meat, grills, burgers, fresh fish and delicious desserts in an outstanding setting in the heart of Peterborough. Add to this a fabulous selection of wines and a cocktail list packed with classics and we know we have the perfect mix.
Why not try one of our set menus? The Lunch Fixed Price Menu is unrivalled at £13.95 for three courses, available Monday – Saturday 12 - 5pm. Our Prime Set Menu is the perfect mid week treat, available 12 - close Monday - Friday with 3 courses for £19.95. And why not check out our delicious Sunday Roast Set Menu with 2 courses at £16.95 and 3 courses at £19.95, available until 4pm.
Fine Cuts & Fine Drinks.
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Peterborough
Bridge StreetLocated in Peterborough city centre, our stylish casual, premium steakhouse and grill is perfect for enjoying our delicious mix of prime cuts of meat, grills, burgers, fresh fish and delicious desserts in an outstanding setting in the heart of Peterborough. Add to this a fabulous selection of wines and a cocktail list packed with classics and we know we have the perfect mix.
Why not try one of our set menus? The Lunch Fixed Price Menu is unrivalled at £13.95 for three courses, available Monday – Saturday 12 - 5pm. Our Prime Set Menu is the perfect mid week treat, available 12 - close Monday - Friday with 3 courses for £19.95. And why not check out our delicious Sunday Roast Set Menu with 2 courses at £16.95 and 3 courses at £19.95, available until 4pm.
Fine Cuts & Fine Drinks.
peterborough's only turkish-moroccan inspired restaurant
Our food is home-style Turkish-Moroccan cooking, created for sharing, and brought to the
table in a continuous flow, in the traditional manner of a Middle Eastern home!
Tavan Restaurant
77 Lincoln Road
peterborough's only turkish-moroccan inspired restaurant
Our food is home-style Turkish-Moroccan cooking, created for sharing, and brought to the
table in a continuous flow, in the traditional manner of a Middle Eastern home!
Today you are warmly invited to experience that explosion of taste and the luxuriant texture of great food thanks to the brilliant team at Gurkha Durbaar.
The setting could not be more opulent; the former library on Peterborough’s Broadway was opened in 1906 by the famous philanthropist and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie; a place which the team at Gurkha Durbaar fell in love with at first sight. It’s a staggeringly beautiful example ofEdwardian architecture which perfectly complements the ancient Nepalese mantra of ‘Atithi devo bhava’; literally translated to promise that; ‘guest are equivalent to god’; truly a level of Nepalese hospitality that is heavenly in every respect.
It’s this team in fact that draws on well over three hundred years of culinary experience; the kind of expertise that’s grounded in the cuisine of the Gurkhas mothers which has been passed down from one generation to another. Many of these dishes have Royal connections having been assimilated by the Moguls through their history of conquest and exploration, taken from popular recipes favoured by the Indian Maharajas of the old world.
Gurkha Durbaar Peterborough
42 BroadwayToday you are warmly invited to experience that explosion of taste and the luxuriant texture of great food thanks to the brilliant team at Gurkha Durbaar.
The setting could not be more opulent; the former library on Peterborough’s Broadway was opened in 1906 by the famous philanthropist and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie; a place which the team at Gurkha Durbaar fell in love with at first sight. It’s a staggeringly beautiful example ofEdwardian architecture which perfectly complements the ancient Nepalese mantra of ‘Atithi devo bhava’; literally translated to promise that; ‘guest are equivalent to god’; truly a level of Nepalese hospitality that is heavenly in every respect.
It’s this team in fact that draws on well over three hundred years of culinary experience; the kind of expertise that’s grounded in the cuisine of the Gurkhas mothers which has been passed down from one generation to another. Many of these dishes have Royal connections having been assimilated by the Moguls through their history of conquest and exploration, taken from popular recipes favoured by the Indian Maharajas of the old world.