Peterborough Tourist Information

Peterborough, a large regional centre which has had some major growth in recent years, with full shopping facilities, a main line station and lots of roundabouts !

The town is on the River Nene and it has grown around a medieval monastery. The cathedral, 1118 , has painted 13th century ceilings.

The old gateways still exist. The Knights Gateway, Bishops Palace, Longthorpe Tower and West gateway are all of medieval origin, whilst the Guildhall dates from 1671.

A good place for a browse around if you are visiting this area.

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Days Out around Peterborough.

Visit Cambridge, and historic Stamford, just over in Lincolnshire. You could also try a day out in Godmanchester.

For a more gentle visit try Castor, a small village, west on the A47, with thatched houses.

Towns Near Peterborough To Visit - straight line distance:

Wansford (7.34 miles) Fotheringhay (8.86 miles) Stamford (11.35 miles) Oundle (11.47 miles)

Where to stay in Peterborough

Hotels

Peterborough Marriott Hotel 4* MAP

Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood Peterborough PE2 6GB

The Peterborough Marriott Hotel is opposite the East of England Showground and close to the A1. Large rooms are en suite and there are excellent leisure facilities including a pool and gym.
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Queens Head Inn 4* MAP

54 Station Rd, Nassington Peterborough PE8 6QB

This traditional countryside pub, inn and restaurant sits beside the River Nene in Nassington, only minutes from the A1(M) and 15 minutes from Peterborough and Oundle.
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The Haycock Hotel 3* MAP

London Road, Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JA

Set in its own award-winning gardens, The Haycock Hotel is located in the village of Wansford on the edge of the A1 Motorway. Offering a restaurant and bar, it is 6 miles from Stamford and 8 miles from the centre of Peterborough.
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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

The Queensgate Hotel 3* MAP

5-7 Fletton Avenue Peterborough PE2 8AX

Centrally located, Queensgate is next to Peterborough FC and has its own Mediterranean restaurant. Rooms at Queensgate have en suite shower rooms and include TVs, hair dryers and seating areas.
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Bull Hotel 4* MAP

Westgate Peterborough PE1 1RB

In the heart of Peterborough, the exclusive 4-star Bull Hotel is opposite the Queensgate shopping centre. Close to the cathedral the Bull offers rooms with en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
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Aragon House 3* MAP

75-77 London Road Peterborough PE2 9BS

Family-run Aragon House provides individually styled rooms with free Wi-Fi and free off-road parking. Guests at this Victorian house are only 15 minutes’ walk from Peterborough’s centre. Each brightly furnished room has a TV and free tea and coffee.
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Holiday Cottages

The Barn 4* MAP

Glinton near Peterborough PE6 7JL

The Barn is a detached barn conversion cottage located in the village of Glinton near to Peterborough. Sleeps up to 4 in 1 bedrooms. Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 148.00-373.
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14 Church Street 4* MAP

Alwalton near Peterborough PE7 3UU

14 Church Street is a semi-detached cottage in the village of Alwalton, 4 miles from Peterborough. Sleeps: 5 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Price Guide: £405 - £991 a week.
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Pixie Cottage 4* MAP

Thorney near Peterborough PE6 0QB

Pixie Cottage is a detached cottage situated within the grounds of the owners' home, in the village of Thorney, close to the city of Peterborough. This cottage sleeps two people in one double bedroom. Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: £222 - £438 a week.
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