Explore Things to do in Peterborough

You can find Peterborough's rhythm in Cathedral Square, where summer markets and cultural events draw people from areas like Netherton. Just a short walk from the city centre, it’s home to Peterborough Cathedral, its Norman architecture marked by a vividly painted ceiling and the tomb of Katharine of Aragon, valued for both heritage and quiet reflection. East along Priestgate, new developments include upgrades to pavements and lighting near the relocated Peterborough City Council offices, responding to concerns about road conditions and access. Nene Park lies just outside the city, a green corridor 1.8 kilometres from the centre with walking paths and cycling routes along the River Nene. The park hosts regular family-friendly events linked to exhibitions at the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a Georgian building near Queensgate Shopping Centre, just over two hundred metres away. Annual gatherings include St. Peter's Fair in July, Bridge Fair in October, and the five-day CAMRA beer festival, held on river embankments from August 17th to 23rd. This event features live music and beer, drawing thousands each year. The Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival takes place over one day in June, attracting more than fifty teams. Events are updated in real time via listings for family workshops or civic forums across Nene Park’s green space zones.