Peterborough

 Peterborough is a flourishing business centre belonging to the ceremonial county of Cambridgeshire. It is thought to have taken its name from the St. Peter’s cathedral that was constructed during the Norman era. Peterborough is located along River Nene and has a flat terrain with many low lying areas well below sea level. Its climate is pleasant as is its populace, which makes this city a hot destination all through the year.

Peterborough is a smart city, which is always on the move even while overzealously holding its rich past to its bosom. Here you can sneak peek into the enchanting medley of the present and the past by peeling off the innumerable gift wraps that take you right into the city’s ancient heritage. Peterborough is waiting to be explored as there are many tourist attractions and activities in Peterborough well suited for all your special moments like stag weekend, Hen weekend, corporate events or birthday celebrations.

The Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre, which houses the oldest wheel in Britain dating back to three thousand years, the 12th century cathedral with some of the best preserved paintings from the middle ages and the remarkable Nene Valley Steam Railway, which winds its way through a breathtaking country park of Ferry Meadows are some of the must see in this circuit. The Nene Valley is also an awesome walking tract, well cut for long walks; do not forget to stop by Rutland Water the largest man made lake in the whole of Britain.

Peterborough Museum, famous for its ghost tours and touted as the most haunting building is sure to send shivers down your spine! It houses one of the largest collections of marine monsters in the world. There are some priceless medieval gems such as Knights gateway, west gateway, Bishops Palace and the 13th century Longthorpe Tower, which adorn the crown of this city. The Guildhall that traces its origin to 1671 is also worth a visit.

Nothing should keep you off from the beguiling natural spectacles woven around rolling grasslands and azure blue waters, some thing that you cannot afford to miss! Take a cycling trip to explore and experience the natural finery of its rustic charm of its quaint stone village and enchanting market towns!

Peterborough takes credit to a crammed festive calendar dotted with many D -Days like CAMRA Beer Festival, the Peterborough Festival and the Dragon Boat race, among others. If you bracket these activities as mayhem then set out into the many theatres to catch up with the latest cultural events or moonwalk in its pretty allay ways. While at Peterborough, sky is your only limit.

Peterborough offers you the goodness of both the worlds- that of an ancient city and a pulsating city with a modern façade. It offers countless shopping facilities and leisure activities, which fully turns you on!