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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.
Restaurants in Peterborough
1. Peterborough Musicfest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Founded in 1987 by Korean War veteran, Fred Anderson, Peterborough Musicfest offers free-admission concerts (thanks to our sponsors) every Wed. & Sat. at 8 pm from the end of June to the end of August in Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough ON. Our stage has hosted the likes of Tegan & Sarah, City and Colour, Our Lady Peace, Big Wreck, The Reklaws, 54.40, Sloan, Serena Ryder, k-os & more
Reviewed By Lootzi - Peterborough, Canada
I’ve been attending the festival over the past decade. Always a well run, entertaining show being put on by amazing artists of every genre. Whether you’re walking around the park or setting up chairs to see the show up close, they have great sound throughout the park!
2. Lift Lock Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Lift Lock Escape in downtown Peterborough is an entertainment hub with 3 distinct fun filled activities: Escape Rooms: At Lift Lock Escape you will be placed into a story, in which you have to find hidden objects, figure out clues and solve puzzles using strategy, creativity and logic in order to achieve your objective within the defined time limit. VR: Lift Lock Escape is also equipped with cutting edge virtual reality systems, and a large catalog of games. Come fight zombies, fly over the grand canyon, fire a bow and arrow to defend your castle, or maybe just check your house out in Peterborough; all in 3D and HD. You won't believe it until you try it. Board Game Cafe: Come with a friend or 3 and try an old favorite game from long ago or one of many award-winning games from around the world. Lift Lock Escape is the perfect destination for a fun night out alone, for date night, with family and friends, or your next professional corporate team building event.
Reviewed By Deke304
For my wife's birthday, I brought her to Lift Lock Escape with her family. We chose the outdoor Escape Adventure and were so glad we did! It was a fantastic experience! We received a great refresher course on the history of Peterborough as we solved various clues. We noted sites here in our hometown that we had not ever noticed previously despite having lived here for most of our lives. The route was varied, the length of it just enough. The puzzles themselves were difficult to challenge us, yet not so difficult that we thought of giving up. The creator of this Escape Room was very friendly, incredibly helpful, even providing reading glasses (we had forgotten ours) and a mask as well as one of our family members had forgotten theirs. We all highly recommend Lift Lock Escape as a fun, adventurous inexpensive and fulfilling way to spend an afternoon.
3. The Canadian Canoe Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
The Canadian Canoe Museum stewards the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number, the watercraft and their stories of national and international significance, have a pivotal role to play in our collective future.
Reviewed By 121bw - Perth, Canada
Love this museum, the historic kayaks and canoes from across the North and across the indigenous tribes, plus the history of exploration of Canada. Beautiful recreational canoes and the volunteers can tell you fascinating stories of how the museum was given some of their artifacts. This museum is unique and well worth a visit!
4. Peterborough Lift Lock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 599 reviews
Opened in 1904 and designated as a Canadian National Historic Site, this is the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world.
Reviewed By TangoForFun - Oshawa, Canada
We drove here as something to do during Covid 19 pandemic. Parking is easy, well marked and plentiful. Grounds are very well maintained and there are benches as well as picnic tables. We brought a picnic lunch with us and had a great lunch watching the boats and boaters glide by. The lock system is definitely one to observe and is whisper quiet and fascinating. We will make sure to come again as it was very easy, comfortable and interesting.
5. Riverview Park and Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 811 reviews
55-acre zoo with mini-train rides, an F-86 Sabre Jet, a kid's water play park, many animals, and free admission and parking.
Reviewed By MalcolmD858 - Toronto, Canada
We live in the area, we brought our kids here regularly to walk the park, see the animals and for the kids to play. Awesome open atmosphere, friendly for people with wheel chairs, and lots of kids !! Huge picnic area below with close parking for mobility-restricted visitors
6. Peterborough Museum and Archives
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
7. Showplace Performance Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Showplace Performance Centre has been Peterborough’s regional centre for the performing arts since October 1996 and has a mission to present, promote, and sustain the performing arts; encourage and support active community involvement; maintain its facility; provide opportunities for local and touring artists to perform in a professional quality venue; entertain, inspire, nurture, educate, and empower artists and audiences alike. Join us, as our organization strives to enrich the cultural fabric of our community with its continuing arts celebration.
Reviewed By pbkreader - Peterborough, Canada
I love the variety Showplace offers! We've enjoyed great concerts, comedy and theater at affordable prices!
8. The OFAH Mario Cortellucci Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre
9. Escape Maze
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Escape Maze is a live, interactive game that tests your wits, teamwork and powers of observation. You and your teammates enter a room and the door is locked behind you. Through a series of puzzles and riddles, you must find the key and escape the room before time runs out.
Reviewed By Chillerkane - Toronto, Canada
Great time out. My daughter booked this for my birthday outing. Even tho there was snow on the ground, and the weather was chilly, we had a blast. We did the Gold Rush maze, and found it just hard enough, and easy enough, that my grandson could help with the puzzles. Our family had a mid afternoon booking and we finished just as the sun was going down which for me added to the adventure. Would definitely recommend for a family day out, or a birthday with the kids. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and a pleasure to chat with. Be sure to dress for the weather and woods tho. We plan on heading back up in the new year to try another adventure since this one was so amazing.
10. Jackson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By D2392XXbrianc - Peterborough, Canada
Our Tia Chi group we went there to do Tia Chi beside the pond and had a great morning once it was completed we had a pot luck picinic had an enjoyable day
