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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-

It's time to build an awesome summer at Peterborough Cathedral! This weekend Peterborough Cathedral launches Travelling Bricks, 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. Opening on Saturday July 18 it will run throughout the summer until August 29. Set within the Cathedral’s breathtaking historic interior, the exhibition feat

The big rainbow celebration of our LGBTQA+ community is back with a day of fun on the Embankment and the ever popular Pride Parade on Saturday July 18. The parade leaves at 1pm from Stanley Park with pick up points along the way by the Cathedral and Sue Ryder on Bridge Street. Everyone’s welcome. Teddi the Pride organiser told us – “This year’s Peterborough Pride promises to be bigger, brighter, and even more special. We’re thrilled to be welcoming icons new and old to join u

Kick start your summer adventures and travel back nearly 2,000 years as Romans Life & Legends takes over Flag Fen Archaeology Park, July 18 & 19, for an action-packed weekend of living history. Across the site, living history groups will bring the ancient world to life through interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities and engaging storytelling, offering visitors of all ages the chance to discover what life was really like in Roman Britain. Joined by members of LEGIO VII

Not long now until school’s out and six weeks of summer fun awaits at Nene Park. From Saturday July 18 , dive into a summer full of fun at Ferry Meadows with daily activities and events for all ages. With outdoor adventures, family-friendly activities, wildlife workshops and holiday clubs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From summer-long activities like watersports at Nene Outdoors, bike hire, boat trips and trails through to special events like archery, climbing and

Did you miss the recent Big Sleep Out in the Cathedral? Well, now you can enjoy your own unforgettable overnight adventure and all the family are invited! Here’s your chance to sleep beside the Titanosaur at Peterborough Cathedral on August 28, all while raising money for Amazon Children's Ward at Peterborough City Hospital and Peterborough Cathedral. Photo: Chris Brudenell Photography for ESP Magazine Every pound raised will help make a real difference to young patients and

Photo: Stephen Daniels The Baston Car & Bike Show is back at the stunning Grimsthorpe Castle on Sunday June 28. Explore a whole host of special vehicles – vintage, classics, road, race, sports, customised, commercial, and more! Not to mention the wide array of traders, manufacturer stands, club displays, live music, and delicious food & drink. There’ll be plenty to keep the little ones busy with free access to the Grimsthorpe Castle outdoor adventure park, as well as exciting

Celebrate our armed forces past and present at this special event in Cathedral Square hosted by Peterborough City Council on Saturday June 27, from 10am - 5pm. A Civic Parade will open the day and there’ll be live music interspersed with military displays and parades. You can expect a mix of live entertainment, music, classic and military vehicles, stalls and attractions as well as an amazing Battle of Britain flypast. There’ll be music from The Boatmen at 10.30am, Chanel Hug

Big Hits. Big Hair. Big Changes: New exhibition explores the decade that changed Britain You're invited to step back into one of the most influential decades in modern British history as 1980s Britain: Money Changes Everything opens at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery this summer. Running from June 13 to August 8, the free exhibition explores the politics, culture and social change that shaped a generation. Through powerful photography, iconic objects and fascinating stories

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

Photo: Chris Brudenell Photography for ESP Magazine Summer just got bigger: Titanosaur is to stay at Peterborough Cathedral throughout the summer holidays! Titanosaur will remain on display throughout the summer, giving visitors even more opportunity to encounter one of the largest creatures ever to walk the Earth in the breathtaking surroundings of the Cathedral. Following a hugely successful spring season and an overwhelming response from over 20,000 visitors, the full-sc