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02/01/2024

🌟Start 2024 with a bang and book in a night out to remember with The Dazzling Diamonds! 💃The drag-queen trio are coming to The Key Theatre on 19th Jan, get your tickets now: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/tk5kymlzva

28/12/2023

🎟️There's still time to see The Wizard of Oz at The Cresset!
🌟Book your tickets now before the last performance on 31st December: https://co.pulse.ly/f5eh9wl8zc

24/12/2023

🎄It's Christmas Eve! Do you have any traditions you like to do in Peterborough during the festive season? 💬 Comment below

20/12/2023

🎄Don't forget about the Key Theatre's fantastic Aladdin panto which is showing throughout the festive season!

🎟️Get your tickets: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/t4snylpuqi

17/12/2023

🤣Fancy a laugh with the family while you wait for Christmas to come? 🤝Get your "merry men" together to St John's Church on 23rd December to watch Robin Hood!

Learn more: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/7ctyhydmwf

13/12/2023

🎄Looking for a festive night out in Peterborough? Come and watch the local Christmas Magic performance at the glorious Peterborough Cathedral on 16 December 🎅

🌟The show features Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Community Chorus with Peterborough Festival Brass

Learn more: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/pemjl5ollq

10/12/2023

🍽️Who's ho-ho-hungry? 🎅

Bring the family to have breakfast with Santa at Elton Hall this December:https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/tzfr4fwmf1

05/12/2023

Who's ready to get into the festive spirit? 🎅Take a look at Christmas events happening across Peterborough in December: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/dbxucfjele

01/12/2023

😊Fancy a walk and a natter? 🚶‍♀️Join a local social walking group and make friends while getting some gentle exercise:
https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/2ep6rib97c

19/11/2023

🦸‍♀️Looking for an imagination expanding activity to do with your 0-4 year old? Book your place on Rose's Make Believe at the Key Theatre!

➡️Learn more: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/uoituo7ppi

Sessions:
Wed 22 Nov – Rocking Rockstars
Wed 29 Nov – Excellent Explorers
Wed 6 Dec – Aladdin/Panto
Wed 13 Dec – Teddy Bear Party
Wed 20 Dec – Wonderful Winter!

10/11/2023

😊Come along to Peterborough Museum's latest exhibition: Socially Accessible

🤝With a focus on how user led organisations pushed for not just legislative change but a change in attitudes towards disabled people for over 50 years!

➡️Learn more: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/r7fyrdn96u

23/10/2023

💀Halloween is creeping closer!👻

Check out the latest spooky events across the city: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/is9mf563q0

21/10/2023

😲Watch out for things that go bump in the night...

👻Come along to HighTide's production of "Ghost Stories by Candlelight" at the The Brewery Tap - Peterborough on 25 Oct at 7:30pm
Get your tickets: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/dplnb2ht2t

16/10/2023

💀Halloween is creeping closer!👻

Check out the latest spooky events across the city: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/xby4w0siig

10/10/2023

Fancy a chuckle?🤣
🎭Take a look at the hilarious comedy acts touring in Peterborough: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/utcqfu741a

05/10/2023

👋Planning a trip to the city soon? 🏙️
✨Make the most out of your time here and take a look at our amazing events and activities coming up: https://visitpeterborough.pulse.ly/wa1t17abbl

20/09/2023

Get those Shoulder Pads ready to meet world famous actress Dame Joan Collins who will be giving audiences the opportunity to have an intimate chat at The Cresset Theatre, Peterborough on 3 October.

Featuring seldom told tales, enchanting anecdotes, and rare and fascinating footage from her seven decades in showbusiness, the evening will be full of the usual wit, candour, and of course glamour that we have come to expect from this British born Hollywood legend.

Get your tickets here: https://pulse.ly/dcn8hzjk98

13/09/2023

😊We're 'Overjoyed' to announce The Wonder Of Stevie tour is coming to the New Theatre Peterborough on 17th September!

📫Get your tickets 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered" while you can: https://www.visitpeterborough.com/whats-on/the-wonder-of-stevie-p1880741

04/09/2023

🎸Ready to rock? Take a look at the latest shows in Peterborough coming up including:

🎤 The UK Rock Show
🎶The sound of Springsteen
🤘Genesis Connected 23

Learn more: https://www.visitpeterborough.com/whats-on/shows

29/08/2023

👀Looking for last minute summer activities? 🌞Take a look at the latest events and workshops before the kids go back to school!

➡️Get involved: https://bit.ly/3P8KGB2

23/08/2023

Looking for some Bank Holiday fun?

Nene Valley Rock Festival is a new festival for lovers of classic rock , blues and progressive music , and will be held in picturesque Nene Park , Peterborough from Aug 31st to Sept 3rd. It is being organised by a group of music lovers with very many years experience in running festivals and the aim is very simple - to provide a stage for bands both old and new who are too often ignored by other events. It is being run on a 'not for profit ' basis - nobody involved is being paid , the aim being to cover costs with any extra set aside for next years event.

Among the headliners are Ten Years After , The Crazy World of Arthur Brown , Colosseum , Corky Laing's Mountain , Curved Air and many more.

64 different acts will be presented over 4 days ranging from veterans of the famous Woodstock Festival to local heroes from the Peterborough club scene. All stages will be under cover and acts will be scheduled to avoid clashes - you will be able to see all the acts on the main stages rather than have to choose.

There will be plenty of food and drink options available , space for camping and motor homes , several nearby hotels and even a heritage steam railway running alongside the site!

For furthe information https://www.visitpeterborough.com/whats-on/nene-valley-rock-festival-p1897101

23/08/2023

🌊We're pleased to announce that the Central Park Paddling Pool is reopening today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by its temporary closure.

16/08/2023

The 'Railworld Wildlife Haven' - Volunteers have created 4,000 Sqft of Model Railways + Landscaped Ha

03/08/2023

If you love Star Wars, there’s only one place to be tomorrow night and that’s at Peterborough Cathedral for our VIP Cosplay extravaganza. Not only will you have full access to our summer exhibition, Unofficial Galaxies, you will have the opportunity to meet one of the best local Star Wars costume groups, The East Midlands Garrison and have your photo taken with Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewy. Learn pro hints and tips to make authentic outfits at the costume tutorial, see UK National Light Saber champions in full combat and then walk the runway in our best dressed competition to win £100.

01/06/2023

THE LITTLE MERMAID:
An Underwater Musical Adventure!
From the producers of Rapunzel, it's time to make a splash and join Ariel; her father, King of the Seven Seas; Ursula, the evil sea witch, and a whole host of fabulous characters in this brand-new adaptation.

Expect lots of fun, singing and dancing, all brought to you by a fantastic and energetic company of wonderful performers. Sparkling scenery, beautiful costumes and an exciting opportunity to meet the characters after the show, this is sure to be the family show of the year that you don't want to miss!

SCOTT RITCHIE PRODUCTIONS proudly presents this vibrant take on a classic and much-loved story.

To book visit https://www.visitpeterborough.com/whats-on/the-little-mermaid-p1880191

31/05/2023

What do you call a Dinosaur with no eyes?
Doyouthinkysaraus boom boom 🤣🤣🤣

Even if you're not a fan of our dinosaur joke,
gather the whole family and head to Sacrewell this May half term, for a totally t-rex-iffic day out.

Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to discover dinosaur fossils and bones in our sandpit, pond dip for prehistoric critters in our mill stream and stomp, roar and swish your tail in our dinosaur parade (fancy dress welcome).

Learn the history of these prehistoric creatures with our amazing dino-facts and race our baby dinosaurs in our dino-duck race. There's plenty of prizes to be won!

Additional free activities included in your admission:
- Dinosaur craft – make your own dinosaur mask and discover your primal name
- Dino dig – dig and discover fossils and bones using a metal detector with our intrepid rangers
- Pond dipping – pond dip for prehistoric critters in our mill stream
- Lawn games – tricera toss, feed the Diplodocus dinosaur and tyrannosaurus tug of war
- Dinosaur parade – stomp, roar and swish your tail in our dinosaur parade around Sac-roar-well (fancy dress welcome)

The activities will start at 10am each day and they are included in your normal daily admission.

Optional extras:
- Dino-duck race – £1 per duck (please bring cash)
- Tractor ride – £2 per person (bookable at reception on arrival)

Admission includes ALL DAY access to Sacrewell so you can stay as long as you please.

30/05/2023

May Half Term events at Nene Park

There is something for all the family to enjoy at Nene Park this half term. From Saturday 27 May, daily events and activities will be running in Ferry Meadows, from our new treasure hunt and orienteering challenges to archery, climbing and our ever-popular holiday trail. As always we'll be running daily watersports at Nene Outdoors, boat trips and youth sailing courses too!

Find out what’s happening and when, with our May half term what’s on guide to family fun in the Park:

Activities on every day – 27 May to 4 June

Pay & Play Watersports at Nene Outdoors: Open daily between 11am and 6.30pm, choose from dragon and swan pedalos, row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. Buoyancy aids are included with hire and our friendly and experienced members of staff are always on hand to offer advice and ensure you are safe at all times.

Book a camping trip! Enjoy a night or more under canvas on the peaceful banks of Gunwade Lake. Our Lakeview bell tent campsite is perfect for families, ideally located in the heart of Ferry Meadows to take advantage of all the exciting activities on offer at Nene Outdoors.

Daily Boat Trips: Enjoy a tranquil trip around Overton Lake and onto the River Nene on our electrically-powered passenger boat. The 45 minute pre-bookable trips will depart daily from the Visitor Centre Jetty at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, and 3.30pm. Suitable for all ages, it’s £9 per person, free for under 3s and wheelchair spaces are available.

Complete the Holiday Trail: Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre, Gift & Farm Shop for just £1 and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize of basil seeds to grow at home!

Ride the Ferry Meadows Railway: All aboard the Ferry Meadows Railway! Sit back and enjoy the ride as you pass through meadows while taking in views of Overton and Lynch Lakes.

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Events by date

Tuesday 30 May - Treasure Hunt in Ferry Meadows - 10.30 to 12pm

Explore Ferry Meadows using your investigations skills to work out where the treasure is hidden.

Tuesday 30 May - Climbing Wall - 11am to 3pm

The climbing wall will be back at Nene Outdoors, with sessions running throughout the day. Great fun for both adults and children age 4 and over, who will reach the top first?

Tuesday 30 May - Orienteering Challenge - 1pm to 2.30pm

Do you think you can follow the directions and find your way around a real orienteering route? Come along and join us to test out your skills and see who will be the first to visit all the points.

Tuesday 30 & Wednesday 31 May - Youth RYA Sailing – Stage 1

This two day course covers basic sailing skills, rope work and collision avoidance. After the course, participants will be able to tack and control boat speed and understand basic principles. All safety equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided.

Wednesday 31 May - Wildlife Boat Trip - 9.15am to 10.45am

Join us on this special wildlife trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside the boat with you. We cannot guarantee what you will see but wildlife highlights may include herons, kingfishers and the elusive otter! A member of our knowledgeable team will make sure you don’t miss a thing.

Thursday 1 & Friday 2 June - Youth RYA Sailing – Stage 2

This 2 day course covers launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing. After the course, participants will be able to steer and understand basic principles. All safety equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided.

Thursday 1 June - Archery - 11am to 4.15pm

Unleash your inner Robin Hood! Our archery sessions are 45 minutes long and take place at Nene Outdoors.

Friday 2 June - Pond Dipping - 12pm to 3pm

Come along to our free drop in session at Lynch Lake and spend some time pond dipping and identifying the fascinating creatures you find. No need to book, just come down!

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 June - Visit Longthorpe Tower

Have you discovered Peterborough's hidden historical gem yet? Be amazed at the Medieval wall paintings there, widely considered to be the best in a domestic setting in western Europe!

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For more details on any of our Half Term activities, and to book your places, please go to www.nenepark.org.uk/may-half-term. You can also contact Nene Outdoors directly with any questions by email at [email protected] or call 01733 234193.

Please donate if you can!

As you know, Nene Park Trust is a charitable organisation and relies on public support to manage the upkeep of our beautiful green spaces for all of the community to enjoy. Any support you can give to ensure the continuation of our services will help considerably. Please go to www.nenepark.org.uk/donate if you are able to make a donation.

Thank you for choosing to donate to Nene Park Trust. As a Charity we rely on donations to fund the incredible work we do; looking after and protecting the greenspaces in Peterborough so all can enjoy them for many years to come. No donation is too small and every penny will make a real impact on our...

30/05/2023

10/05/2023

Only two weeks to go! We can't wait to celebrate Peterborough. So much fun and a packed agenda for the whole family.

Two weeks to go until Peterborough Celebrates Festival ! 🎪🎤🪘🌺
Come along to Ferry Meadows over the weekend of 19-21 May and enjoy a jam-packed schedule of performances, music, dance, theatre, art workshops, local community groups, sporting activities and more!
Find out more at https://www.nenepark.org.uk/news/full-festival-line-up-revealed

To see the full line up - as well as practical festival information including FAQs, go to www.peterboroughcelebratesfestival.co.uk
We can't wait! 😀

Vanhulle Dance Theatre, Punjabi Roots Academy, Gabriella Pineda-Rodrigues, Classical Singer, Xidus Pain, Autin Dance Theatre, Q Productions, Motionhouse, Sandy Wardrop - Mad Scientist of Words, Eastern Angles Theatre Company Lamphouse Theatre, Ensonglopedia, Lucy's Pop Choir - Peterborough, Frumenty, Peterborough Flute Choir, Nutkhut, Thomas Dunleavy, City of Peterborough Concert Band, Chloe Lorentzen

27/04/2023

Planning for the Coronation weekend? There's loads going on in the city including below:

Coronation events planned in the city centre
A programme of events fit for a King are being planned in Peterborough City Centre for the weekend of the Coronation.

His Majesty King Charles III will be crowned alongside the Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6 May at a ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

And the people of Peterborough will be cheering them on throughout the day with events that are in the process of being planned by Peterborough City Council in partnership with Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough Museum and St John’s Church.

So far, the events will include:

Friday, 5 May

2pm – Royal Connections tour of the Cathedral - Tickets priced £8. Book tickets on the Cathedral’s website
Saturday, 6 May

10am-2pm – Screening of Coronation - Held both indoors and outdoors at Peterborough Cathedral. Free of charge and no need to book.
1pm – Community Procession - From the front of the Cathedral to the Guildhall.
1.30pm - Coronation Outdoor World Food Picnic - Held in the Cathedral grounds with a range of food vans available serving international cuisines. Those attending can also bring their own food and blankets.
4pm – Coronation Concert at the Cathedral - Featuring the stunning voice of Gabriella, mezzo-soprano and performances from Lucy’s Pop Choir, Peterborough Community Gospel Choir and Tu danse. Tickets £3. To book, visit the Cathedral’s website

In addition, throughout the day there will be children’s craft activities taking place along with tours of the Cathedral available.

Sunday, 7 May

3.30pm - Choral Evensong – A special service of Choral Evensong at Peterborough Cathedral attended by civic dignitaries. All are welcome and no need to book a place.

Monday, 8 May

11am - Royal Connections tour of the Cathedral - Tickets priced £8. Book tickets on the Cathedral’s website
2pm - Royal Connections tour of the Cathedral - Tickets priced £8. Book tickets on the Cathedral’s website
Every day (Sat/Sun/Mon)

10am-4pm – Coronation Exhibition – The Community Gallery will be showcasing memorabilia from past coronations. There will be a family trail around the museum exploring royal connections in our collections. More details and information on other events for the Coronation weekend are currently in planning and will be announced closer to the date.