Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Peterborough, England

October 21, 2021 Malia Yoakum

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. Serenity Loves

438 Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 7DB England +44 1733 687835 [email protected] http://www.serenityloves.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 785 reviews

Serenity Loves

Serenity Loves provide affordable hair and beauty treatments in a friendly, relaxing, well-equipped salon - and for extra peace of mind for parents, we come complete with an onsite supervised playroom for your little ones. We provide a range of hair services including children's cuts, gents cuts and different colouring techniques. We also provide a vast amount of beauty treatments - Dermalogica is our featured brand for beauty.

Reviewed By E9649HZjessicad

This was the first time I got my hair cut since lockdown, the staff were very professional and the salon had put social distancing measures in place which made me feel safe and comfortable. Abii cut and styled my hair, she was very friendly and approachable and did an excellent job. I am very pleased with my new hair style and I would thoroughly recommend this salon and Abii in particular.

2. AdventureRutland

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5.0 based on 156 reviews

AdventureRutland

Two beautiful River Nene locations offering a variety of Paddlesports along the scenic and tranquil Nene Valley. Families and Friends can enjoy Paddleboarding and Kayaking as an instructor led trip or simply hire a craft to spend quality time together. The motto of Rutland ‘multum in Parvo’ means a great deal in a small place. All types of Outdoor Adventure Activities are available at one of Europe’s largest reservoirs, making Rutland Water the perfect location for Corporate Teambuilding Events, School Trips and Stag & Hen Parties and more!

3. Thinking Outside the Box Escape Rooms

4 Cattle Market Road, Peterborough PE1 1TW England +44 7506 352155 [email protected] http://www.peterboroughescaperooms.co.uk
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5.0 based on 249 reviews

Thinking Outside the Box Escape Rooms

You and your team will be placed inside a themed room with the aim to find the clues, solve the riddles and escape the room in 60 minutes.Use your teamwork and communication skills to escape in time. Opening times can vary- please check the booking page on the website.

Reviewed By Emmatyleruk

Me and my husband visited for our first ever escape room experience and we loved both rooms! Everything is perfectly designed and thought out with brilliant props and scenery for a fully immersive experience; we had great fun as a team of 2 but I imagine it would be even better with more team members! The puzzles were the right level of challenging to make them fun but still get you thinking and it was a great feeling when you accomplished them! The Merlin room was our favourite, everything was so magical and you really felt like you were in another world, we want to do it again! Richie is so friendly and always on hand should you need extra clues. We cant wait to come back and try the new rooms!

4. Trapp’d Peterborough

Fengate The Peterborough Greyhound Stadium, Fengate, Peterborough PE1 5BP England +44 733 838 206 [email protected] https://trappd.com/contact-us/
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5.0 based on 264 reviews

Trapp’d Peterborough

We trap a small group of people inside one of our amazing themed rooms with the very simple task – escape within 60 minutes or face being TRAPP’D forever. Participants will use their teamwork skills, intuition and intelligence to crack challenging codes, solve mind bending puzzles and unlock cryptic clues which will ultimately lead to their escape. MADAME CURIO'S CIRQUE DELIRIUM - “Roll up, roll up! Enter the mind meddling spectacle that is ‘Madame Curio’s Cirque Delirium’! Try your luck, prove your skills and test your aim… can you conquer our unusual carnival games? THE OUTLAWS OF RED ROCK - An old legend surrounds the mysterious town of Red Rock. Strangers talk of an ancient rare jewel said to hold unimaginable value. It was rumoured to belong to the first mayor of Red Rock around 300 years ago who was supposedly assassinated in a political conspiracy between the neighbouring towns. Whether this jewel truly exists, nobody knows.

Reviewed By J2772UOkevind - Peterborough, United Kingdom

Based next to Peterborough Dogs, we arrived and had a lovely friendly welcome by Julia, a quick and fun briefing and we were locked away in the red rock room, had a great time and really fun experience, yes we cracked it with some great team work and talking to each other!! Really fab time!!! Thanks for making it great Julia, you are a legend and such a lovely person!!

5. The Captain's Folly

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5.0 based on 36 reviews

The Captain's Folly

Join us at Peterborough Embankment for boat trips on Captains Folly and Cleopatra passenger boats. Enjoy a wonderful trip on the river and discover birds, ducks, and huge carp. Pass bird island, the tree of Cormorants, the floating pontoons. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the river Nene to Milton Ferry bridge the site of a medieval dungan and the Claypole stream where Eels run. Relax and enjoy the trip as Captain Bob entertains you with wildlife knowledge and local tales.

6. VR Happy

Southgate Way Barnack House, Peterborough PE2 6GP England +44 7508 183995 [email protected] http://www.vrhappy.co.uk
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

VR Happy

Looking for a brilliant day out for both kids and parents? Visit a virtual reality arcade VR HAPPY in Peterborough. Everyone deserves to be happy, just let this happen, enjoy every moment of your life. Be happy in virtual reality, your emotions still are REAL! Loads of virtual reality games and experiences for the whole family. You can test your fear of heights walking on a narrow plank on the top of a skyscraper and flying above the city. You can relax by watching a nice underwater world and meet a whale eye-to-eye if you wish. You can shoot zombies or reach the top of Everest. Choice of experiences is almost endless. Suitable for ages: from 5 to 105 years only! Facilities: Free Parking Available Wheelchair Friendly Toilet Available Pushchair Friendly On-site Snacks Available o Separate party room available

Reviewed By 148patrykg

To VR happy Hi I would like to write a review about the VR happy place we were at the place 23/07/2020 at 17:20 and we would want to thank you mostly me patryk Stanko because we had the best time ever I had fears of rollercoasters but I overcame them I really liked the rollercoasters and games I played on VR it was the best and amazing experience ever and the people we met with amazing help and talk through how to play the games and rollercoasters I mostly liked the scooter rollercoasters the people were so nice and we could experience the time of our lives and also it is my favourite birthday because of this place I really liked it and they were really nice to us and we will definitely come back for more! And hopefully you grow more and get more people and they will definitely enjoy it just like us we will come definitely come many times because it's close and great place. Thank you for the best experience Patryk Stanko.

7. Nene Valley Railway

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4.5 based on 880 reviews

Nene Valley Railway

The NVR is a great day out for the kids and the exciting train ride is just part of it, remember loads of our attractions are free like the children's play area and the river-side picnic spot and you can jump, off at other stations and explore what they have to offer too. If you are looking for things to do in Peterborough why not visit us... It not just the train ride either, there are plenty of other things that go towards making the NVR a great place to spend the day. Grown up visitors will love the heritage and nostalgia. Parents and Carers will find loads of things here and at our stations to entertain the children.

8. Ferry Meadows Country Park

Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU England +44 1733 234193 [email protected] http://www.nenepark.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,577 reviews

Ferry Meadows Country Park

There is something for everybody at Ferry Meadows. Imagine somewhere beautiful, safe and unspoilt where you can walk, cycle, play, horse-ride, ride a train, go fishing, exercise the dog, jog, push the buggy and explore endless meadows, lakes and woodland all less than three miles from Peterborough's busy city centre. We also offer three play areas catering for different ages and an events programme throughout the year with lots of activities for children. If all of this isn't enough to keep you entertained the Visitor Centre & Gift shop stocks a wide range of toys and games along with gifts, souvenirs and sweet treats. After all this activity you can relax at one of our cafes, find a nice spot for a picnic or fire up on one of our barbecue stands. Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity centre offers a wide range of watersports too for adults and children alike and you can book the meeting room for events with a view of the lake.

Reviewed By Helielli - Manchester, United Kingdom

Fabulous place, well kept, well thought out, plenty to do and something for all ages whether it be walking, cycling, dog walking, boating or playing in one of the three brilliant play parks.

9. Peterborough Museum

Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF England +44 1733 864663 [email protected] http://www.vivacity.org/heritage/
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4.5 based on 408 reviews

Peterborough Museum

Located in one of the city’s most historic buildings, Peterborough Museum has a wealth of stories to fascinate and enthrall the whole family. With amazing objects and interactive displays for all ages, the collections comprise over 200,000 items of great national and international importance. Peterborough Museum is situated in Peterborough City Centre, on Priestgate, a minute’s walk from the main shopping areas and two minutes’ walk from the Queensgate Shopping Centre, the Bus Station or the Railway Station. If you’re using a sat nav to find us, our postcode is PE1 1LF.

Reviewed By mister216

Entry to the museum is through the gift shop and cafeteria (entry is free). Each subject is given its own room for displays and explanations. Much information on the fossils and other archaeological finds from the area ( mainly Fen Gate) as well as a very informative display showing the prisoner camp during the Napoleonic Wars (I had never heard of the camp). Lots of things for kids to do (dressing up in period costume, examining fossils). The cafe downstairs serves tea, coffee and good food, while the gift shop has some useful reference books at sensible prices. Well worth a visit.

10. Big Sky

24-25 Wainman Rd, Peterborough England +44 1733 390810 http://www.bigsky.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 269 reviews

Big Sky

Reviewed By 708maryannj

After taking my son to his friends birthday party on Sunday I was amazed at the things big sky now offer; the role play , the activities and the climbing wall we’re just some of it! My son has come away begging to have a birthday party at big sky, the food offered was brilliant along with the extremely friendly and helpful party host Lauran who was always checking up on us and was also great with the kids! We love big sky, I highly recommend it! 10/10

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