- Cinema: Empire Cinema is within Queensgate Shopping Centre. Showcase is half a mile east, junction of Boongate with A1139.
- Theatre: New Theatre is on Broadway. Key Theatre is on Embankment Rd by the river.
- Peterborough United ("The Posh") were relegated in 2022 and now play football in League One, the third tier. Their home ground London Road (sponsored as Weston Homes Stadium), capacity 15,000, is a mile south of the railway station.
- 1 Nene Valley Railway, Oundle Rd PE2 9NR, ☏ +44 1780 784444, nvrorg@nvr.org.uk. Daily 9AM-4:30PM. This is a standard gauge railway, often steam-hauled. Notable among UK heritage railways for its large collection of Continental European rolling stock, which has led to it being a filming location for a variety of films, including two James Bonds. In summer it makes three runs daily (sometimes more, check timetable) along a 7 mile track between Peterborough, Orton Mere, Overton, Wansford, and Yarwell. Wansford is the main base, and features a collection of activities including a view over the railway’s workshop and a chance to sit in the cab of a Swedish steam locomotive. Day ticket adult £26, senior £25, child £12 (all tickets £2 less if booked in advance). (updated Jun 2024)
- Golf: nearby courses include Orton Meadows, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough Milton and Elton Furze.
- Fitness: Vivacity is a large gym, sports complex and swimming pool on Bishops Rd east by the playing fields.
- 3 East of England Arena is a large event showground west of the city in Orton Southgate (turn off A1 at Oundle Rd). A few are trade-only, most are public, see their website.
- Speedway: Peterborough Panthers race in the SGB Premiership, the top tier of motorcycle speedway racing in Britain. Their home track is at East of England Arena.
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- Read recent reviews for noise — central streets can be loud at night.
- Flexible cancellation helps when flight times shift.
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- Compare nearby airports — sometimes a short train ride beats a pricey hub.
- Midweek departures are often cheaper than Friday/Sunday peaks.
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Experiences in Peterborough
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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Peterborough — book ahead and skip the guesswork.
- Book popular tours early in peak season — small-group slots go first.
- Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
- Look for free-cancellation options if the weather looks unstable.
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Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Peterborough — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
- Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
- Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
- Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Transfers in Peterborough
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Private airport and city transfers for Peterborough — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
- Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
- Meet-and-greet at arrivals beats hunting taxis after a long flight.
- Confirm child seats / extra stops when you reserve.
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Cars in Peterborough
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Rent a car around Peterborough for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.
- Compare full-to-full fuel policies — they save hassle at return.
- Check congestion / limited-traffic zones before driving into historic centres.
- Book early for weekends and holidays; automatic cars go first.
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Peterborough — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.