Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Flag Fen Archaeological Park 

The Cathedral Office, 12a Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS, Tel: 01733 355300, Email, (2 miles, 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.

The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7QJ, Tel: 01733 313414, Email, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)

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

9 Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1HJ, Tel: 01733 452336, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

Thorpe Road, Longthorpe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1HA, Tel: 01536 203230, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

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.

Eye Green, Eye, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7SZ, Tel: 01733 890419, (3 miles, 4kms)

The reserve has open access to the public and specially designed lakeside path with fishing platforms for people with mobility difficulties

Sturrock Way, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8YF, Tel: 08701 183027, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6LN, Tel: 01733 234193, Email, (3 miles, 6kms)

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.

Peterborough Central Libray, Broadway, Peterborough, Cambirdgeshire, PE1 1RX, Tel: 01733 863870, (2 miles, 4kms)

Located in city centre, John Clare Theatre suite. Disabled access. Disabled parking next to the building. NCP close by.

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8RN, Tel: 01733 747474, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

Norman House, Norman Cross, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3TB, Tel: 01733 245189, (6 miles, 10kms)

The Gallery has changing exhibitions on a regular basis with art ranging from traditional, contemporary & modern works by national and international artists.

White Post Road, Newborough, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7SW, Tel: 01733 890419, (3 miles, 4kms)

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

Off Fulbridge Road, Werrington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6QZ, (4 miles, 7kms)

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

40 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RT, Tel: 01733 316100, (2 miles, 4kms)

Closed until further notice.

The Abbey Rectory, 46 East Street, Crowland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 0EN, Tel: 01733 211763, (7 miles, 11kms)

Croyland Abbey is visible for miles around Crowland itself.

Overton Lake, Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5UU, Tel: 0845 6448633, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

Public boat trips and Private Charters amid stunning scenery in Country Park and on River Nene.

Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QD, Tel: 01733 270420, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

Holme, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1UA, Tel: 01733 455000, (6 miles, 10kms)

The reserve is situated on the south-western shore of the former Whittlesey Mere. The mere was drained in 1851 after years of falling water levels, and within a short time reedbed had been replaced by fields of wheat.

Embankment Rd, Peterborough, PE1 1EF, Tel: 01733 207239, (2 miles, 4kms)

The theatre programme is made up of 'home-grown' productions, national touring shows, local community productions & a full programme of one-off concerts.

The Lindens, Wisbech Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0TD, Tel: 01733 271020, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)

Children's activity Farm giving children the opportunity to get close to the animals and learn about their breeding and rearing whilst having a great fun day out.

74 Monument Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4AG, (2 miles, 3kms)

74 Monument Street

Orton Longueville, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7DZ, Tel: 01733 234193, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

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.

Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Our exciting collection of sculptures can be found on permanent display all around the City.

Itter Crescent, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6JT, Tel: 01733 747474, (5 miles, 8kms)

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

Stanground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8HZ, Tel: 01954 713500, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

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

138 Oil Mills Road, Ramsey Mereside, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 2UA, Tel: 01733 844615, (7 miles, 12kms)

The Fenland Light Railway is a 7 ¼ inch gauge Narrow Gauge Railway operating Steam, Electric and petrol locomotives. We operate on a track of 300 yards the majority of which is below sea level.

Town Hall, Market Street, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1BD, Tel: 01733 840968, (3 miles, 4kms)

Museum of archaeology, agriculture, hand tools, brick making, local photographs, a Sir Harry Smith exhibition, costume display & temporary exhibitions. Local and social history.