Bishop's Palace Peterborough
The Palace, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1YA
This is a unique opportunity to discover the history of the Palace, from medieval abbots to the funeral wake of Mary Queen of Scots. The Palace’s more recent history also includes architecture by Lutyens, and its use as a First World War veterans hospital. Rarely open to members of the public, the site of the Bishop's Palace, Peterborough has been continuously inhabited since the foundation of the abbey in the 600s, first by the successive abbots, and then by the Bishops of Peterborough. The present building contains a mixture of architectural styles from the medieval to the 1800s.
Open on Saturday 13th September 2025
11am-4pm
Free but booking required - timed ticketed entry
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1100 - 1600 Timed ticketed entry
Location & directions
The Palace, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1YA
- Directions:
- Accessed via the Palace Gateway in the grounds of Peterborough Cathedral. There are plenty of nearby car parks nearby but no parking on-site. Great transport links - a 10 minute walk from Peterborough Train Station
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Timed Ticketed Entry 30 minute slots
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/peterborough-cathedral-tours-talks/heritage-open-day-bishops-palace-peterborough/p-ddnwy
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Ramp at the front entrance but visitors will need to note uneven floors
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
