The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Peterborough, England

June 27, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Peterborough (/ˈpiːtərbrə, -bərə, -ˌbʌrə/ ( listen)) is a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 183,631 in 2011. Historically part of Northamptonshire, it is 75 miles (121 km) north of London, on the River Nene which flows into the North Sea 30 miles (48 km) to the north-east. The railway station is an important stop on the East Coast Main Line between London and Edinburgh.
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1. Nene Washes

Near Whittlesey, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 2DD England +44 1733 205140 http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/n/nenewashes/index.aspx
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Nene Washes

Reviewed By garethr190 - Peterborough, United Kingdom

Great place to walk dogs. At the Eldernall lane in Coates there is a proper car safe car park. It’s quite popular with bird watches as it forms part of a RSPB site

2. Exotic Pet Refuge

102 Station Road Deeping St. James, Peterborough PE6 8RH England +44 1778 345923 [email protected] http://www.exoticpetrefuge.org.uk
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Exotic Pet Refuge

Reviewed By CHRISSY007 - Peterborough, United Kingdom

It is only allowed to open 6 times a year so make the most of it when it is...you can arrange to do a private... keeper for the day trip... or have a birthday party there..... they do fantastic work and the animals are adorable such hard working loving caring people who deserve your support

3. Lattersey Local Nature Reserve

New Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough England +44 1733 687515 http://www.wildlifebcn.org/reserves/lattersey
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Lattersey Local Nature Reserve

Reviewed By Malfaeelgin - London, United Kingdom

Well placed signs for first time visitors and handy carpark. Raised walkway kept teenagers and dog out of the mud despite a very wet Autumn. Well cared for and friendly place to visit

4. Railworld Wildlife Haven

Access - Pleasure Fair Meadow Car Park, Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 9NR England +44 1733 344240 [email protected] http://www.railworld.net
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

Railworld Wildlife Haven

Alongside the Nene Valley Railway,(NVR) Peterborough Station. Short walk from Peterborough Main Line Station - Access by car through Pleasure Fair Meadow Car Park - PE2 9NR - (Access also available via 'Cubitt Way' Gate, into the Railworld Car Park) We are a self funded volunteer group. We have a Passion for Nature and a slant towards Model Railways. An intriguing exciting wildlife habitat to explore and 2,000 sq.ft. of model railways to enjoy - Nostalgic film shows, Steam Specials on the Main Line, plus 'The Volunteers Story' - How determined volunteers created the 'Railworld Wildlife Haven' over a 35 year period. We aim to 'Entertain and Educate about Our Wonderful World'. In 2018 - We won the 'Queen's Award for Voluntary Service'. Please bring a picnic - Relax and relish your time with us. Family ticket 2 Adults + 3 children £10.00 - Adult £4.00 - Concessions £3.00 - Children £2.00 - Special reductions for NVR Family Rover Tickets holders!

Reviewed By MrsBrownagain - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Spent an amazing afternoon here today. Almost beyond belief it is an all-volunteer team running and creating this little bit of heaven near the city centre. I was expecting a largeish pond and lots of trees and bushes, Not so. A well -planned, designed and absolutely lovely wildlife haven incorporating a great model railway in a garden specially made for it and an enormous model railway in another building.. Very informative information boards, lovely low waterfalls, large variety of plants, fig trees, grapevines and an incredible Earth exhibition with a 2.5 metre globe with 3D effects. And a good cup of tea at the end. I am sure I have missed something out so you will all have to go yourselves and have a look. Well worth it. And no, I am not one of the volunteers. Just a first time visitor

5. Reptile Mania

6 Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 1BD England http://www.reptilemania.co.uk
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Reptile Mania

6. Holme Fen National Nature Reserve

Holme, Peterborough England http://www.greatfen.org.uk/visit/places/HolmeFen
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Holme Fen National Nature Reserve

Reviewed By Nataliedge - Peterborough, United Kingdom

Love the woods here. You can ramble around for hours and see no one. So peaceful. Park at the Holme Fen posts. On the parking side is the lake which you can walk round. On the other side are the main woods which if you keep going straight down for about a mile you reach the other road beyond which is another woods with another lake. Take your wellie boots or walking boots as the ground is peat and can get muddy. The birch trees stretch for ages and are so beautiful. Nature at its best. And for a bit a bit of local knowledge this is the lowest place in the UK. The posts mark where the land was before it was drained. At Christmas someone had decorated random trees which was almost a magical surprise! Only downside is the state of the road. Drive slowly and you’ll be fine!

7. Wansford Pasture Nature Reserve

Old Leicester Road, Wansford, Peterborough England
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Wansford Pasture Nature Reserve

8. The Boardwalks Local Nature Reserve

Off Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough PE3 6GA England
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3.5 based on 4 reviews

The Boardwalks Local Nature Reserve

9. Glapthorn Cow Pasture

Glapthorn Road, Peterborough England +44 1604 405285
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

10. Decoy Farm

Decoy Farm 351 Drybread Road Eastrea, Peterborough PE7 2AD England http://www.decoylakes.co.uk

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