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A traditional Christmas Market, a magical visit to Father Christmas in the historic Library, and the much-loved Christmas Tree Festival headline a packed festive programme. Peterborough cathedral will be opening up its rarely seen library room this Christmas for a first – a chance to meet Father Christmas. It’s the main event in a special season of special events. From the night Peterborough's Christmas lights are switched on to the first week of the New Year, the Cathedral w

Looking for something a little different? Well there’s a new craft shop in town! City College Peterborough on Brook Street has opened the new shop showcasing a range of handmade products created by talented learners from the Day Opportunities programme. It gives learners and supported adults the chance to display and sell their creative work while developing valuable skills in crafting, enterprise, confidence and community engagement. The Craft Shop features a fantastic rang

Being a parent can be brilliant, rewarding, hilarious - and, at times, really difficult. That’s true for mums and dads alike. But, for whatever reason, it can sometimes be harder for dads to talk openly about the challenges of parenting, and how they're feeling in general. But throw in a game of football, a night of pool, some gaming or Warhammer - maybe even a trip to the pub - and those conversations might just flow that little bit easier. And that’s the thinking behind Dad

We were invited to the opening of French Connection’s new outlet store at Springfields Designer Outlet & Leisure today (October 1). If you’re a fan of this popular brand it’s great to see it back in our territory at last. It’s a lovely new shop fit, nicely designed and easy to find the latest looks all at outlet prices! Autumn palettes of blue, burgundy and brown come in a variety of styles from frilly and floral to neat plain shirt-dress styles and plenty of cuddly knits and

We’re getting the festive feels early as nene park has unveiled plans for a carnival style Christmas festival this year. And as an early gift if you book now you can save 20% when you book before October 14. No discount code is needed, the discount has already been applied to all ticket prices. It wouldn’t be Christmas without the hard work of the elves and they’re gearing up to bring you a festive family adventure filled with carnival-inspired games and activities, live ente

The date for this year's Peterborough Chirtsmas lights switch-on has been set and festive events across the city have been revealed. Peterborough’s spectacular Christmas Lights Switch-on will take place on Friday, 20 November. It’s always one of the city’s most popular events, with thousands of visitors packing into Cathedral Square for the live music and fun before the big switch-on at around 7pm. This year the festivities, taking place from around 5pm to 7.30pm, will be hos

Fashion store French Connection is opening at Springfields Designer Outlet in Spalding on Thursday October 1 with 15% off and the chance to win a £500 gift card. The British heritage brand offers contemporary womenswear, menswear and accessories with the distinctive style that has made the brand a wardrobe staple for decades. The store opens from 9.30am, and you can enjoy a free glass of fizz and a range of exclusive special offers including 15% off on opening day. They’re al

Radio One breakfast host Greg James visited the cresset this week to encourage local kids to discover the joy of reading. Hundreds of Peterborough pupils were at the special event with Greg James and Chris Smith the newly announced National Year of Reading ambassadors. Nearly 700 pupils from schools across Peterborough gathered at The Cresset Theatre on Tuesday for a fun-filled day with the bestselling children’s authors. It’s all part of the National Literacy Trust's mission

Peterborough’s landmarks are set to feature as record numbers of runners are expected to take part in the 2026 AEPG Great Eastern Run. Thousands of participants are expected to descend on the city for the AEPG Great Eastern Run Half Marathon and Anna’s Hope 5K Fun Run on Sunday October 11, with runners set to enjoy a spectacular route showcasing some of Peterborough’s best-known landmarks. A key highlight of the 2026 route will be Peterborough Cathedral, with runners set to p

If you’re getting ready for an autumn wardrobe update Springfields has some new stores and a few changes. Osprey London has just opened its new and improved store over the bank holiday. It’s now located on East Avenue, between the Ben Sherman and keenly anticipated Rituals store, creating an exciting cluster of leading British and international brands within this part of the centre. The move marks an exciting new chapter for Osprey London at Springfields, giving customers the

Photo: Jake Goddard We’re proud to tell you that our ESP Feel Good Gardening columnist Andrea Connor has secured a place designing a garden at the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair at Audley End in September. Andrea found purpose, confidence and community through gardening and in her ESP column she encourages others to discover the life-changing benefits of spending time in nature. Volunteering with Peterborough organisation PECT really helped Andrea develop her skills and lov

Summer is coming to Springfields Designer Outlet in Spalding, Lincs with the arrival of Springfields Beach, a brand-new outdoor attraction opening to the public on Friday July 31 and open throughout the summer holidays until Friday September 4. Located within the beautiful Springfields Gardens, the temporary beach will transform the outdoor space into a seaside-inspired destination, giving families the chance to enjoy all the fun of the beach without leaving Lincolnshire. Run

A new story trail has kicked off in Peterborough to encourage children and young people to explore their city while inspiring them to create stories of their own. The National Literacy Trust, in partnership with Peterborough Positive and Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, has launched The Mysterious Case of the Missing Words – a free, family-friendly trail designed to spark imagination, curiosity and creativity. The trail takes families on a journey around Peterborough, chall

Footy fans urged to leave the car at home – and catch England and Scotland at the World Cup by bus! • Have a drink while watching the game – and get home safely by bus • Local pubs and other venues to watch the games • Multi-Buy discounts Peterborough’s biggest bus operator is urging local people to leave the car at home and get home safely after watching England and Scotland compete in football’s World Cup, which starts today. The tourname

While we all hope football's coming home you may want to watch it eslewhere out with your mates rather than on the sofa so here are a few places you can catch the World Cup action... The Holiday Inn World Cup Watch Parties Join the hotel for our Family World Cup Watch Parties! Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with live matches on screen, tasty BBQ, and drinks special offers on the night. Upgrade your ticket for £15pp to include entry, a drink, and BBQ voucher, or c

Photo: Tracy Shankland Peterborough actor set to terrify audiences in new Prime Video horror film Peterborough has produced its fair share of homegrown talent over the years, and here at ESP Magazine, we're always proud to shine a spotlight on local creatives who are making their mark. One of those rising stars is actor Jamiyka Jones, who is set to appear on screens around the world later this year after landing the title role in upcoming indie horror film The Snow Demon, dir

Photo: Joe Dent Peterborough United. Two Peterborough broadcasters will be covering this year’s World Cup, but while they’re both united in their dedication to their home team Posh, do they agree on who’ll be bringing home the trophy this summer? Former Deacons school boy and Hereward Radio reporter Adrian Durham has built up an amazing award-winning broadcasting career and is a familiar voice to many on talkSPORT. He’ll be commentating on all the matches for the radio statio

Photo: Tom Peacock Visitors to Nene Valley Railway will get a rare opportunity to see and travel behind one of Britain's most famous express steam locomotives this autumn. The legendary GWR Class No. 6024 King Edward I will make its first-ever visit to the railway on October 10 and 11. Fresh from an extensive overhaul and recent return to steam, the locomotive will haul passenger trains throughout the weekend as part of the railway's special Travel with a King event. Widely r

Another brilliant exhibition arrives at Peterborough Cathedral on Wednesday June 3 when the Longest Yarn II: Britain at War display begins its run through until June 27. There was an extraordinary response to last year’s exhibition, The Longest Yarn, which we thought was just incredible – in this sequel every panel captures an episode of national memory. It’s a powerful and deeply human retelling of the Second World War through handcrafted knitting and crochet. The exhibition

It’s time to build a better summer with some real play time for big kids and little kids! Whatever your age, take some time out to enjoy the amazing new exhibition at Peterborough Cathedral from July 18 - August 29. Travelling Bricks is an extraordinary globally touring exhibition made from over one million LEGO® bricks, combined with hands-on interactive experiences designed for families to create, explore, and play together. The exhibition features more than 120 models acr