Leisure

Despite being a bustling and thriving city, Peterborough has many spaces for you to enjoy your leisure time and relax and unwind. Ferry Meadows at Nene Park and Thorpe Meadows are real jewels in the Peterborough crown with a water sports centre, fishing facilities, a nature reserve and an 18-hole golf course. Central park and Itter park are also peaceful locations with areas for children to play and adults to relax.
Travelchoice has also designed a series of leisure route guides which highlight scenic cycle routes that explore some of Peterborough’s wonderful countryside and many attractions. With distances ranging from seven to 16 miles there is a route for everybody!
And if you prefer your feet on the ground, Peterborough is home to some stunning locations for walking, such as Bluebell Wood and Alwalton. The surrounding villages also provide perfect areas to explore on your doorstep, from Barnack Hills and Holes and Fotheringhay Castle.
For a hot Summer days, Peterborough is also only a short drive away from beautiful sandy beaches. Just an hour’s drive away, Hunstanton provide not only attractive beaches and breath-taking views of the sea, but trips to see the seals and the views from the famous Hunstanton cliffs.

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