Top 5 Museums in Peterborough, England

October 27, 2021 Diedre Savory

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. 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.

2. John Clare Cottage

12 Woodgate Helpston, Peterborough PE6 7ED England +44 1733 253330 http://www.clarecottage.org/
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

John Clare Cottage

Reviewed By nananel125 - Leicestershire, United Kingdom

A peaceful, informative, sensitive insight into this poet of the countryside and his life and family. Run by the John Clare Trust volunteers who are friendly and welcoming. They also staff the little cafe with soup, scones etc.

3. Whittlesey Museum

The Old Town Hall, Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 1BD England +44 7706 132437 http://www.whittleseymuseum.co.uk
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Whittlesey Museum

Whittlesey Museum tells the story of Whittlesey, Coates and Eastrea from prehistoric times to the current day. We have something for everybody so why not pop in and see us?

Reviewed By Johnjdspecials - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Went in the door and low and behold was met by this very informative and above all, helpful person named Barbara. She as they say, knew her onions and how and when everything happened. Exhibits galore with fantastic history, there is something for every one. Don't hesitate, go and visit its a must for all that local history

4. Thorney Heritage Museum

Station Road The Tankyard, Bedford Hall, Thorney, Peterborough PE6 0QE England +44 1733 270908 http://www.thorney-museum.org.uk
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

5. Andronicas Ceramics Studio

20 Peterborough Garden Park, Peterborough England +44 20 7749 4791 http://www.studiocafepeterborough.com/index.html
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3.5 based on 4 reviews

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