Welcome to Peterborough

Peterborough is a historic city located in the heart of Cambridgeshire. It is known for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant community. The city is home to a number of iconic landmarks, including the magnificent Peterborough Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century. The cathedral is a testament to the city's long and fascinating history, and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in architecture, history, or religion.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Peterborough is also a hub of modern industry and commerce. The city is home to a number of major employers, including Amazon, Perkins Engines, and British Sugar. These companies provide thousands of jobs to local residents, and help to drive the local economy. Peterborough is also home to a thriving retail sector, with a number of major shopping centers and high street stores located throughout the city.

Despite its modern amenities and bustling economy, Peterborough has managed to maintain its small-town charm and sense of community. The city is home to a number of local festivals and events, including the Peterborough Heritage Festival, the Peterborough Beer Festival, and the Peterborough Christmas Market. These events bring together residents and visitors alike, and help to foster a sense of community and belonging in the city. Overall, Peterborough is a unique and vibrant city that offers something for everyone, from history buffs to business professionals to families looking for a great place to call home.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 1.2°C

Feels Like: -4.8°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Clare Lodge Secure Units Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Ms Melanie Prince	Care Of: Peterborough City Council Town Hall Bridge Street Peterborough PE1 1HF 1733253246 School Website
Bishop Creighton Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicki Redhead	Vineyard Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 5DB 01733343895 School Website
St Augustines C Of E Voluntary Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Brunt	Palmerston Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 9DH 01733563566 School Website
Brewster Avenue Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Thompson	Brewster Avenue Woodston Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 9PN 01733565092 School Website
The Beeches Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Smith	Beech Avenue Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2EH 01733209877 School Website
The Peterborough School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Meadows	Thorpe Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6AP 01733343357 School Website
West Town Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Quinn	Williamson Avenue West Town Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6BA 01733852400 School Website
Richard Barnes Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Everton	Williamson Avenue Richard Barnes Academy Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6BA 1733978224 School Website
The Kings The Cathedral School Academy Converter Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr John Harrison	Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2UE 01733751541 School Website
Old Fletton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Levy	London Road Old Fletton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 9DR 01733554457 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 0.39 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 5.31 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 11.36 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 14.16 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 15.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dad Cars 01733 892222 62 Westgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RG 0.35 Miles
A2b Euro Cars 01733 892222 62 Westgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1RG 0.35 Miles
Rainbow Cars Ltd 01733 230023 29A London Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8AN 0.37 Miles
A 2 B Eurocars 01733 566666 29 London Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8AN 0.37 Miles
Dad Taxis 01733 706050 29A London Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8AN 0.37 Miles
Peterborough Taxis 247 01733 785102 81 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2EB 0.41 Miles
Associated Adams Taxis 01733 554633 Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 0.42 Miles
Peterborough Taxis 247-365 01733 744497 112 Cromwell Road , Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2EU 0.54 Miles
Peterborough Cab 0844 499 4120 16-17 Saint Mark's Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2TU 0.57 Miles
Super Cab 01733 555344 75 Percival St, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6AT 0.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Asda Supermarket Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rivergate-Bridge Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cathedral Square Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Cathedral Square Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Minster Precincts Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
North Station Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
New Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oundle Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Eastgate (Ex Po) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Lea Road-Vermont Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadway Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15
Broadway Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15
Thorpe Road-Sessions House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boroughby-Russell Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Boroughbury Medical Centre 01733 307840	Craig Street Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2EJ
Thorpe Road 01733 302189	Thorpe Road Surgery 64 Thorpe Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6AP
Peterborough Gp Hub 01733 666670	City Care Centre Thorpe Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 6DB
Park Medical Centre 01733 552801	Park Medical Centre 164 Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2UF
Old Fletton Surgery 01733 344816	Old Fletton Surgery Rectory Gdns, Old Fletton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 8AY

Local Stores

Peterborough - Thorpe Road
Thorpe Road
Peterbrough
Cambridgeshire
PE3 6AP
01733 568608
Store Website
0.65 miles

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SPAR - Boongate Service Station
St Johns Street
Peterborough
PE1 5DD
01733 343 172
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Peterborough) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Bourges Boulevard Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 1NG 01733 865 924 peterborough@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.11 miles
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Pengelly &Amp; Mizen Veterinary Surgeons
89-93 Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2TR 01733 554953 info@pengellyandmizen.co.uk Website 0.61 miles
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Vets Now Peterborough
89-93 Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2TR 01733 512192 peterboroughclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.61 miles

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Broadway Best Friends Veterinary Practice
158 Broadway Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4DG 01733 562 904 broadway@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 0.78 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Oakdale Vet Centre Ltd
8 Central Square Stanground Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 8RH 01733 340021 1.76 miles
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Peterborough Vets4pets Ltd
231-233 St Pauls Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 3RL 01733 890 777 cees.bennett@vets4pets.com Website 1.77 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 0.94 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 1.72 miles

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Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 2.61 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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Crown Lakes
An Open Area With Multiple Routes. A Map At One Enterance But It More Of A Wonder And See Where You End Up. All Off Lead And A Lovely Lake For Dogs To Have A Swim. Children Often Also Swim Here In Summer As The Water Is Very Clear. 65 Broadway Farcet Peterborough Lancashire PE7 3AY 2.76 miles This Walk Is In Farcet And The Turn Is Signposted. It Is At The End Of A Street Near A Football Pitch And Outdoor Fitness Equipment.

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Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 7.33 miles I Used The Car Park At Yarwell Mill Country Park. But Look Up The Nene Valley Website Or Instagram For A Map Of The Area. You Can Join The Walk At Wansford, Yarwell, Nassington Or Other Villages

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Barnack Hills And Holes
Barnack Hills And Holes Is Fun To Explore. It's A 50 Acre Site That Was A Medieval Quarry. Small But Lots Of Trails And Routes To Weave Around. Also Some Public Footpaths Close To The Site For An Extended Walk. It's Not That Steep But It's Not Wheelchair Friendly. An Average Fitness Level Would Be Needed Perhaps. Paths Are Thin Chalky Tracks Only, And You Can't Walk Side By Side. But Don't Let That Put You Off. Dogs Can Be Off Leads And Love Bombing Up And Down The Teletubby Like Landscape. There Is A Section For Sheep But Its Well Sign Posted. The Site Is A Sssi, With Flowers, Trees And Nature. It's A Popular Local Walk. Easy To Find, Small Free Car Park And On Road Parking Nearby. Barnack Hills And Holes National Nature Reserve Barnack 8.16 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-7.5°C	-8.9°C	-9.9°C	-10.1°C	-9.9°C	-8.2°C	-4.6°C	-1.3°C	0.1°C	-1.7°C	-3.6°C	-4.9°C

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Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	2.5°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	3.7°C	2.1°C	-1.9°C

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