What To Do When You Stay in Peterbough

The city of Peterborough is located in the county of Cambridgeshire in the East of England. The town is located on the river Nene which flows directly in to the North Sea about 40 miles from the town. There are plenty of attractions for you to can enjoy in the surrounding area. Here we look at just a few of these attractions when you stay in Peterborough.

One popular place is Flag Fen Archaeology Park. This is where you can find a wooden causeway and platform that stretches for one km and which has been perfectly preserved. The causeway was built 3,500 years ago and was used by the Celtic fen dwellers for rituals and worship purposes.

But visitors don't just come to see the preserved causeway but also the chance to see how people lived during the Bronze Age. Also one can see what life was like more than 3,500 years ago as well as viewing many of the wonderful artifacts including swords and personal items that have been found on the site.

Another place that many people like to visit is Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre, located deep in the heart of Cambridgeshire. There is an eighteenth Century Mill and a country farm to enjoy as well as other things to keep your children amused. There is Bonnie at the Shire Horse Centre for one to meet and when spring comes why not go along and cheer the lambs on at the Lamb National.

The centre offers a range of home cooked meals in its restaurant and there are also picnic areas if you prefer. Plus after all that enjoyment why not take home a few mementos from a wonderful day out by visiting the "Three Little Ducks Shop".

If you do have a car then it would be worth spending time at Croyland Abbey a Benedictine Abbey which was founded back in 716AD by King Ethelbald of Mercia. Although the original building has since been destroyed, there is still a 15th Century North Aisle which is used as a parish church as well as the 12th Century Norman Arch and 15th Century West Front for you to explore.

Also a short drive from Peterborough is the Imperial War Museum at Duxford. As well as housing 180 different types of aircraft of historic significance it also contains one of the best collections of military vehicles and tanks. These exhibits are housed in an indoor space so even when the weather is a little inclement it is the ideal place to visit. Plus it offers you the chance to really learn more about what life was like for those who went to Normandy and about the famed General (Monty) Montgomery.

When you next visit Peterborough, book your hotel accommodation here. You will find a big selection of places to stay in Peterborough.