Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of The Broadway Theatre

Thorpe Road, Longthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6LU, Tel: 01733 864663, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

The 14thC tower of a fortified manor-house with wall paintings which form the most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.

9 Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1HJ, Tel: 01733 452336, Email, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms)

The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7QJ, Tel: 01733 313414, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

28 acre landscape park and heritage centre with reconstructions, parkland and museum.

Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6LR, Tel: 01780 784444, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

The 7.5-mile steam-operated Nene Valley Railway runs alongside the River Nene from Peterborough (Nene Valley station), through Wansford to Yarwell. Wansford is the main station (free parking) where there is a café and all facilities.

The Cathedral Office, 12a Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS, Tel: 01733 355300, Email, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms)

An undiscovered gem. Magnificent Norman architecture, unique 13th century nave ceiling and stunning West Front. Burial place of two Queens. Open daily. Tours by appointment. Visit the cathedral souvenir kiosk and refreshment facility.

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6LN, Tel: 01733 234193, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

Thorpe Meadows is at the eastern end of Nene Park where it meets the city and is best known for being home to one of the top purpose built rowing courses in the country.

Itter Crescent, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6JT, Tel: 01733 747474, (3 miles, 5kms)

Itter Park is now amongst the elite - winning the Green Flag award for the first time in 2007.

White Post Road, Newborough, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7SW, Tel: 01733 890419, (3 miles, 5kms)

A brick pit abandoned when the clay ran out, where wildlife has developed over the years.

Off Fulbridge Road, Werrington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6QZ, (3 miles, 5kms)

Cuckoo's Hollow in Werrington was originally an area of pastureland surrounded by dykes on all sides with Werrington Brook running through the centre.

Stanground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8HZ, Tel: 01954 713500, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

The tip of Cambridgeshire's second major flood defence - the Nene Washes, home to many rare insects and birds.

Buntings Lane, Farcet, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3BS, Tel: 01733 890419, (2 miles, 3kms)

Nestled among houses this collection of small ponds and a meadow is a local stronghold for newts.

Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QD, Tel: 01733 270420, (6 miles, 10kms)

Abbey church with a Norman nave (c1100), a fine church organ originally built in 1787-1790 & a stained glass east window depicting the miracles of St Thomas Becket.

John Clare Cottage, 12 Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7ED, Tel: 01733 253330, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

Located in the village of Helpston, which is between Peterborough and Stamford. John Clare was born in village, and the Cottage was his home where he lived with his family for most of his life.

Sturrock Way, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8YF, Tel: 08701 183027, (2 miles, 3kms)

20 Lanes, fully computerised. Prices from £3.90 per session including shoe hire.

245 St Pauls Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 3RJ, Tel: 01733 349024, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

have a 5 m x 4m artist’s studio and gallery. I welcome visitors by appointment and have a general open day 6 times per year.

24 Wainman Road, Shrewsbury Avenue, Woodston, PE2 7BU, Tel: 01733 390810, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

An indoor children's soft play activities centre with electric mini go-karts & a monorail rocket ship ride, trampoline arena plus 6m climbing wall.

Orton Longueville, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7DZ, Tel: 01733 234193, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

Orton Mere is a small pocket park popular as a local picnic spot and with local anglers with its large open grasslands, lakes and the River Nene running alongside.

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8RN, Tel: 01733 747474, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

Bretton Park is one of the Council's largest green open spaces.