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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

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

Ghost hunting, Halloween adventures, immersive events and an evening of mediumship are among the highlights at Flag Fen Archaeology Park this October. As autumn settles over the Fens, Flag Fen is embracing the spooky season with a programme of events for families, history enthusiasts and those brave enough to venture out after dark… The month begins with a Paranormal Evening on Saturday 3 October, offering visitors the chance to explore the ancient site after dark alongside p

Make a splash with your four-legged friends! After a bumper season to celebrate Peterborough Lido’s 90th birthday, it’s almost time for you and your four-legged friends to make a splash in the end of season dog swims! By popular demand, the Lido will be closing the 2026 season with three days of special dog swims on Sunday 4th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October, and there’s still time to book your space. A spokesperson for Peterborough Lido said: “The dog swims have become

Crowland South View Community Primary School hosts another exciting circus extravaganza next Friday (October 9) – looking to build on the success of previous events. It's open to the public – alongside pupils and parents – with the Friends of South View looking to raise money for the school in the process. Happy’s Circus – with vast experience in working alongside charities and school Parent/Teacher Associations – is coming to town, and will be performing a two-hour family ex

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

The world premiere of a stunning new exhibition charting the life and legacy of Mary Queen of Scots has opened in Peterborough today. We were excited to take a first look and – wow! From the moment you come face to face with an incredible statue of Mary illuminated through the windows of Peterborough Cathedral you can tell this new exhibition is going to be something special. Fascinating artefacts – several of which were owned or actually used by Mary herself – are featured a

Photo: David Evans Photography Tickets are now on sale for Classic Ibiza’s 2027 Anthems Tour at Burghley House near Stamford on Saturday July 24. The 45-piece Urban Soul Orchestra and DJ Goldierocks, conducted by Stephen Hussey, will be taking revellers on a high-energy rollercoaster ride of White Isle-inspired house music from start to finish, complete with big drops, hands in the air moments and euphoric loops. The show’s promoters have also announced that prices have been

Peterborough has gone LEGO® crazy with the Travelling Bricks exhibition at Peterborough Cathedral attracting 26,000 visitors over the summer. It’s been a huge success and is another event that demonstrates the important role the Cathedral plays in attracting visitors to our city. Since it opened in July it’s attracted thousands of people from Peterborough, the surrounding region and further afield, helping to increase footfall in the city centre and creating opportunities for

It’s the last few days to grab early bird tickets for the big Peterborough Fireworks display this November 7. It’s the first time in years that the city will see such a large scale display and it’s coming to the Embankment, brining a professional display by Komodo Fireworks right into the heart of the city centre. The limited Early Bird tickets include FREE CHILDREN ENTRY TICKETS. The event will feature two fantastic displays, music, entertainment, funfair, food and plenty of

Big news – Peterborough is set to see the return of a huge fireworks spectacular right in the heart of the city. Professional display company Komodo Fireworks will be staging the large scale event on the Embankment on Saturday November 7 this year. Since the closure of The Arena in 2024 there hasn’t been an event of this scale. The display will last around 18 minutes with fully choreographed fireworks working in time to a music soundtrack. It’s expected to attract between 5,0

Photos: Rob Walker Photography Hundreds of people lined the banks of the River Welland on Sunday August 2 as the annual Deepings Raft Race returned in glorious sunshine for one of its busiest and most successful events in recent years. This year's theme, Marvellous Musicals, inspired an incredible display of creativity, with rafts and costumes celebrating some of the world's best-loved productions. Spectators were treated to floating performances inspired by The Sound of Musi

If you’re looking for holiday activities that won’t break the bank, Nene Valley Railway has plenty of family fun lined up this August. They’re making family days out more affordable this summer with the return of the popular Kids for a Quid offer every Wednesday throughout August, complemented by a programme of family-friendly events running across the school holidays. Designed to help families enjoy a great-value day out, children can travel for just £1 when accompanied by a

Families looking for a fun, outdoor adventure this summer can explore the natural beauty of Grimsthorpe with a brand-new Summer Nature Trail, now running until the end of the season. Designed especially for primary school-aged children, the self-guided trail takes young explorers on a journey around the beautiful Park, Gardens and Adventure Playground, encouraging them to discover the amazing wildlife and plants that call Grimsthorpe home. With nine exciting stops along the w

A brand new free festival celebrating nature, wildlife and the great outdoors is heading to Ferry Meadows this September. Wild About Cambridgeshire is a fantastic free family festival taking place on Sunday September 13. It will bring together a wide range of local wildlife and environmental organisations, community groups and the team from Nene Park Trust. You can meet the people helping to protect and care for local wildlife, learn about the amazing work happening across th

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

Photos: David Evans Photography We had a fantastic time at Classic Ibiza as the event returned to the stunning grounds of Burghley House on Saturday night. It was great to see thousands of partygoers enjoying the tunes. Performing more tracks than ever in the show’s 11-year history, the 45-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Hussey, led the Lincolnshire audience on a five-and-a-half-hour celebration of the very-best in White Isle-infused dance music. Photo: David

Families looking for things to do during the school holidays can enjoy a summer of fun at Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire! Swing, slide and zip in the Woodland Adventure Playground, solve riddles and clues in the brand new Summer Nature Trail, and enjoy the jam-packed schedule of family-friendly activities running throughout the holidays. Families can now visit Grimsthorpe for less - due to their involvement in the Great British Summer Savings scheme, family and child admi

Photo: David Evans Photography Classic Ibiza’s sold-out return to Burghley House is this Saturday and is set feature more tracks than ever in the show’s 11-year history! If you are still hoping for tickets or can no longer attend you’re advised to use their official resale site, Twickets (twickets.live/en/uk). The expanded 45-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Hussey, will be delighting crowds with a five-and-a-half-hour celebration of the very-best in Balearic-