Peterborough
Properties and events in Peterborough
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Flag Fen Archaeology Park
On 19-20 September visitors can explore Flag Fen Archaeology Park free of charge. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet staff and volunteers, enjoy family activities, heritage craft displays and jewellery-making demonstrations.
Guided walk of Norman Cross
Come on a guided walk around the fascinating site of the Norman Cross Napoleonic Prison Depot. Our passionate volunteers will bring the story of this unique heritage site to life.
Peterborough Cathedral Highlights Tours
A free, guided, ground floor tour of Peterborough Cathedral
Peterborough Cathedral Upper Levels Tour
A free, guided, upper levels tour of Peterborough Cathedral
Peterborough Lido - Enjoy a free swim and soak up the atmosphere in our Art Deco Lido
Visitors can join us for a free swim on Saturday 12th September. Peterborough's Art Deco Lido is a treat to visit, one of a few remaining heated outdoor swimming pools in the country. Built in 1936, this iconic venue is celebrating its 90th year.
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
What a load of old rubbish! Meet our resident Archaeologist and discover how we use the things lost and thrown away c.3,000 years ago, to help us build a picture of what everyday life was really like in the Bronze Age at Must Farm.
St Andrews Church, Northborough
An interesting and historic parish church, recently added to the at risk register of Historic England. Visit the tomb of Elizabeth Cromwell and the grave of "The Poet's Wife" Martha Clare. Personal tours available on request.
St Margaret's Church, Fletton, Peterborough
View the Saxon Stones. Trace your family history. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings. View the Great War memorial and learn about the men who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Stamford School St Paul's Chapel
Step through the doors of Stamford School’s historic Chapel and discover over 800 years of stories beneath one remarkable roof.
Thorney Heritage Walk
A visit to Thorney. A good look at Thorney Abbey, then a walk through the historic village to the community museum.
Viewing of conditionally exempt chattels
Viewing of conditionally exempt chattels.
World of Stories - Kashmiri Gharbaar by Artist Robina Akhtar and Peterborough Presents
Artist Robina Akhtar creates and curates an installation outside the front of Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery inspired by her family memories of Kashmiri farming homesteads - a chance to explore living memories and capture stories from families
World of Stories - High Heritage: Roots and Creativity
A vibrant exhibition of textile and tshirt designs by young people working with High Heritage charity in Peterborough exploring their own personal identity and African heritage through traditional techniques and motifs.
World of Stories : Peterborough Nepalese Society Sharing Balanic Chants
Introduction and performance of traditional Balanic Chants by musicians from Peterborough Nepalese Society using traditional wooden instruments
World of Stories: Bengali Sanskriti Club Peterborough - Migration and Resilience
A display and presentation about objects and textiles that have migrated with individuals and families from West and East Bengal to Peterborough through generations holding stories of tradition and ritual kept alive today.
World of Stories: Macedonian Crafts and Tradtions
Traditional dance performances and interpretation.
World of Stories: Macedonians in the East Traditions and Crafts
Displays of recipes, costume and traditional crafted objects from the Macedonian community in Peterborough will be presented showing the different ways cultural identity is preserved across generations.
World of Stories: West Raven at 60
A new exhibition of images and living memories that tells the story of a new community that grew from the 1960s in the city around industrial development.