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Attractions and Activities in or near Peterborough, such as Flag Fen Archaeology Park and Nene Valley Railway are listed below. The thriving city of modern day Peterborough is a regional centre for commerce, industry, transport and leisure. Surrounded by a diverse landscape from the gentle limestone and clay hills to the flat expanse of the Fens. A contrast of limestone cottages, winding lanes with brick buildings and long straight roads.

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Flag Fen Archaeology Park

The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough 2.3 miles away

Flag Fen Archaeology Park is home to a wooden causeway some 3,500 years old that is so unique it is held by experts all over the world in the same esteem as Stonehenge. The wooden ritual causeway and ceremonial platform have yielded one of the... more

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Nene Valley Railway

Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough 6.1 miles away

At Nene Valley Railway, you can view a large collection of British and continental locomotives and carriages. These include `Thomas´ the childrens favourite engine and the restored Southern Railway Travelling Post Office carriage, the only surviving... more

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Santa Pod Raceway

Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough 28.0 miles away

Grab your earplugs and head to Santa Pod where all manner of car racing will delight petrolheads everywhere. Tucked away in the village of Podington on the Northants and Bedfordshire border, this attraction offers everything from monster trucks to... more

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Chilford Hall Vineyard

Balsham Road, Linton 29.0 miles away

Chilford Vineyard cover 18 acres and the first vines were planted in 1972. The internationally famous Chilford Hall Vineyard, originally laid out in 1972 with further planting between 1974 and 1976, currently has 18 acres in production.... more

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Tales of the Old Gaol House

Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn 29.5 miles away

At Tales of the Old Gaol House, let your imagination run riot as your personal stereo guide takes you through King´s Lynn´s 1930s police station and into the old cells beyond, where smugglers caught by the revenue men of the Custom House would be... more

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Kings College

Cambridge 29.7 miles away

Welcome to King´s College, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, in the United Kingdom. King´s is one of the oldest Cambridge colleges, having been founded in 1441 by Henry VI. It is also Cambridge´s premier tourist attraction, due... more

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Twinlakes Park

Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray 30.1 miles away

Twinlakes Park: There is a massive splash landing at Twinlakes Park this summer with the recent unveiling of the brand spanking new, 22 foot drop, Dragonfall Log Flume!!! The fantastic new attraction turned the taps on for the first time this Easter... more

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Shepreth Wildlife Park

Station Road, Shepreth, Royston 33.8 miles away

Ever stroked a cockroach or hand-fed a lemur? Take the kids along to Shepreth Wildlife Park in East Anglia to meet a whole host of animals, reptiles and creepy crawlies. Down at Big Cat House you can come face to face with the tigers (and if you are... more

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Armourgeddon Tank Paintball Battles

Southfields Farm, Husbands Bosworth, Lutterworth 35.3 miles away

Oh, boys will be boys and the chaps at Armourgeddon Tank Paintball Battles in Leicestershire have got just the activity for lads who like a bit of mock battling. Basically, you and your mates (or dads and sons – a popular bonding day out) get dressed... more

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Newmarket Racecourses

Westfield House, The Links, Newmarket 35.4 miles away

Known as the ‘Home of Racing’, Newmarket lives and breathes the sport. There are two racecourses in the town; the Rowley Mile hosts the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas in the spring, and further championship races and valuable handicaps in the autumn. For... more

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National Space Centre

Exploration Drive, Leicester 37.8 miles away

You know this is going to be fun from the minute the car winds into Exploration Drive and you spot the splendid Rocket Tower thrusting skywards. And you’d be right. Wander through the darkness of the stellarium, stare in awe through six galleries of... more

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Althorp

The Stables, Althorp, Northampton 37.8 miles away

Even if Diana Princess of Wales had no connection with Althorp (pronounced Alltrop, don’t you know), it would still be a simply lovely country house to visit in the languid Northamptonshire countryside. The house dates back to the early 1500s and... more

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Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary

Southern Promenade, Hunstanton 39.4 miles away

Hunstanton Sea Life Centre provides professional treatment for sick, injured or distressed marine animals with the aim to releasing them safely back into their natural environment. You will find an amazing variety of animals including Otters,... more

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Linton Zoo

Hadstock Road, Linton 39.7 miles away

In 1972 the Simmons family were running a pet shop in Bishops Stortford when they decided to up sticks and bring their unsold stock to Linton and the ten and a half acres they had bought there. Passionate about wildlife and botanic conservation, they... more

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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

The Visitor Centre, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds 41.2 miles away

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is the site of an Anglo-Saxon settlement occupied 420-650AD. Today there is a unique reconstructed Anglo-Saxon Village built on the original settlement site, giving visitors the opportunity to touch and experience... more

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Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Park, Woburn 42.0 miles away

We defy your kids not to be helpless with laughter at the antics of the curious monkeys who clamber over your car as you five-mile-an-hour it around the park (watch that aerial) although my highlight was the lion’s enclosure in which my husband... more

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Great Central Railway

Great Central Road, Loughborough 42.3 miles away

At the Great Central Railway visitors can get behind the controls and enjoy the thrill of driving a giant express passenger or freight engine on Britain´s only main line steam railway. A warm reception awaits at Loughborough Central where you´re... more

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Woburn Abbey

Woburn 43.4 miles away

Woburn Abbey has been home to the Dukes of Bedford for almost 450 years. It houses one of the most important private art collections that includes work by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Reynolds and Velazquez, and 21 views of Venice by Canaletto can be seen... more

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Tropical Bird Gardens (Leics) Ltd

Lindridge Lane, Desford 44.4 miles away

The Tropical Bird Gardens are situated in approx. 5 acres of land. Home to several hundred tropical birds of over 70 species. There are large aviaries with many exotic species such as parakeets, toucans, emus and mynah birds. Many of the birds are... more

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Galleries of Justice

Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham 45.9 miles away

It doesn’t get more interactive than at the Galleries of Justice, where you may well be called upon to defend a criminal accused of such dastardly crimes as stealing a length of ribbon from a draper’s shop. The home to the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham... more

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Lincoln Cathedral

Minster Yard, Lincoln 47.2 miles away

You’ll see Lincoln Cathedral from 25 miles away as you approach this gorgeous historic little city and the closer you get, the more impressive it becomes. Looming over the flatlands of the county, this is possibly one of the finest examples of gothic... more

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Silverstone

Silverstone Circuit, Towcester 47.3 miles away

For more than 60 years Silverstone has carved its mark as one of the leading motorsport venues, creating a powerful heritage around the world. Internationally renowned as the host of world class events, Silverstone is also famed for its exhilarating... more

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Luton Indoor Market

Market Hall, The Mall Shopping Centre, Luton 48.5 miles away

Luton Indoor Market offers real variety for the curious shopper. If you are tired of the same old high street shopping experience, Luton Indoor Market will bring a smile to your face, with a great mix of world cultures in both food and clothing. ... more

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Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre & Country Park

Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, Market Bosworth 48.9 miles away

With the remains of Richard III being discovered under a Leicester car park, the Bosworth Battlefield where he lived his last moments has never seemed more relevant. The visitor centre and country park tells you all you will ever need to know about... more

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Snibston Discovery Park

Ashby Road, Coalville 49.0 miles away

Snibston is a multi-award-winning interactive museum specialising in science and technology, engineering, transport, fashion, history and mining. Based on the former Snibston Colliery, it comprises 7 hands-on galleries, a children’s outside play... more

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Fantasy Island

Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, Skegness 49.3 miles away

You may find when you take your children to Skegness’ Fantasy Island, they become so excited about the positively vast choice of rides and attractions in front of them, they might have to be calmed down with a hot chocolate before they even get... more

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Langham Glass

Greenway Lane, Fakenham 49.7 miles away

The wonderful art of glassblowing is revealed at Langham Glass in the north Norfolk town of Fakenham. Master Glassmaker Paul Miller has built the business up since 1979 and today you can learn how to blow anything from an old fashioned whiskey glass... more

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Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens

Fakenham 50.9 miles away

The best of British wildlife is on show at Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens. With its award-winning mix of idyllic nature trails, scenic woodland walks and impressive conservation work, it provides the ultimate adventure for countryside and wildlife... more

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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade 51.6 miles away

There’re loads of reasons to be wild about ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Home to more than 2500 species, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade, can get you close to some of the world’s hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals. Set on 600 acres, in the rolling... more

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Thursford Collection

Thursford, Fakenham 53.7 miles away

The Thursford Collection, in the tranquil setting of a small Norfolk village, takes you back to a traditional old-fashioned fairground where majestic engines sit next to carousel rides. The collection of mechanical organs, from the smaller street... more

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Banham Zoo

The Grove, Banham 54.0 miles away

From African Harrier Hawks to Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches, Banham Zoo in Norfolk has enough weird and wonderful creatures to keep you busy for a week. There are more than 2,000 animals in this 50 acre park which opens daily around the year, except... more

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Twycross Zoo

Burton Road (on the A444), Atherstone 54.3 miles away

Twycross Zoo is well known for its 50 acres of parkland and more than 1000 animals. Whether you want to sing with the howler monkeys, go slow with the Aldabra tortoise or chatter with the Derbyan parakeets, there are enough residents here to keep you... more

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Coventry Cathedral

1 Hill Top, Coventry 54.3 miles away

Discover a thousand years of history at the nations favourite 20th century building. An icon of hope and source of inspiration, Coventry Cathedral is a unique and visionary place where the modern Cathedral sits majestically next to the blitz ruins of... more

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Priory Visitor Centre

Priory Gardens, Coventry 54.3 miles away

The best way to find out about medieval life in Coventry is to visit the Priory Visitor Centre. When excavated the site revealed the remains of Coventry´s first Cathedral and the Priory Undercrofts. Many remains of the medieval buildings have been... more

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Wells & Walsingham Light Railway

Stiffkey Road, 31 Springfield Road, Sudbury 54.6 miles away

Walsingham Station is to the North of the village, post code NR22 6BT. No parking at the station, public car park in village about 200yds away. Website Description: Wells and Walsingham Light Railway is the longest 10 1/4inch narrow gauge steam... more

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Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens

Bressingham, Diss 56.1 miles away

Don’t tell him your name, Pike! If this catch phrase is making you smirk at the thought of it, you are a Dad’s Army fan and should get yourself to Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens in Norfolk on the double! This family attraction (with 20 acres,... more

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Hatfield House

Hatfield 56.3 miles away

Hatfield House - Visit this stunning Jacobean house within its own Park and see the surviving wing of the Tudor Royal Palace, where Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood. Home of the Cecil family for 400 years, the house is steeped in Elizabethan... more

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Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre

194 Osmaston Road, Derby 56.6 miles away

People from all over the world collect Royal Crown Derby so it’s not surprising that its visitor centre attracts an international following. Tours of the factory reveal the traditions, history and skills that go into producing the intricately... more

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Paradise Wildlife

White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne 58.0 miles away

At Paradise Wildlife Park you can see an extensive range of animals, including lions, tigers, zebra, monkeys and camels. The Park has many new attractions including the amazing On Safari Adventure Golf, The Angkor Reptile Temple, Tiger Falls, Gold... more

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Denby Visitor Centre

Derby Road, Denby 58.1 miles away

Denby Visitor Centre in an attractive rural location set around a courtyard next to the pottery. Shops include Home Store, factory shop with bargains on seconds, gift shop, garden & cookery emporia and Dartington Crystal. Pottery tours with `paint a... more

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Dinosaur Adventure Park

Weston Park, Lenwade, Norwich 58.1 miles away

Let the kids off the leash to go running through this inventive copse trail of fibre-glass dinosaurs and abandoned jeeps within 100 acres of woods and parkland. Kids love the wooden ranger stations and look-out towers equipped with pretend field... more

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Midland Railway - Butterley

Butterley Station, Ripley 59.2 miles away

Large collection of railway locomotives and rolling stock. Operating standard gauge railway (three and a half miles) and narrow gauge railway (one mile). Farm Park, Country Park, Demonstration Signal Box, Victorian Railwayman´s Church and much more.... more

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Warwick Castle

Warwick 59.9 miles away

They know how to put on a good show at Warwick Castle. A series of events throughout the day will have you rushing from the medieval trebuchet firing to the falconry display to the jousting tournament before demanding a sit down and a cup of tea... more

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Claymills Victorian Pumping Station

Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton upon Trent 60.1 miles away

Enthusiasts of steam and all the connected paraphernalia are in for a treat at this richly informative attraction in Staffordshire. This is thought to be Britain’s most complete Victorian pumping station and is crammed with tools and equipment... more

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Bicester Village

50 Pingle Drive, Bicester 60.7 miles away

Shoppers, stand to attention! Prepare for sheer retail nirvana at Bicester Village, a glorious mecca to bargain brand shopping in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. We are talking 130 shops, including the likes of Anya Hindmarch, Ferragamo,... more

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Warner Bros Studio Tour London

Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden 61.2 miles away

Expeliamus! If you know your graphorns from your glumbumbles and can tell a billiwig from a bowtruckle, we think you should be setting your broomstick in the Hertfordshire direction to visit the Warner Bros Studio Tour London. The site of all eight... more

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Compton Verney

Compton Verney, Compton Verney 61.4 miles away

Compton Verney offers a unique Art Gallery experience. Housed in a Grade I listed Robert Adam Mansion set in 120 acres of ´Capability´ Brown landscaped parkland, it houses art from around the world. Six permanent collections include: paintings from... more

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Drayton Manor Theme Park

Tamworth 61.7 miles away

There’s something about Thomas The Tank Engine that sends small boys deranged with happiness so Drayton Manor's Thomas Land is a definite winner. You can spend hours riding and re-riding The Sodor Classic Cars, Crazy Berti’s Bus, the Lady’s Carousel... more

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Lee Valley Regional Park

Enfield 62.6 miles away

At 26 miles long and stretching over 10,000 acres there’s certainly plenty to explore at the award winning Lee Valley Regional Park. The Park winds its way along the banks of the River Lee from Hertfordshire through Essex to the Thames and offers... more

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The Muckleburgh Military Collection

Weybourne, Holt 62.7 miles away

The Muckleburgh Collection has been so named after Muckleburgh Hill at the foot of which the military camp is situated. The heart of the Museum is the old military camp NAAFI building, which underwent several years of restoration. At the time of... more

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