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What to do and see in Peterborough, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
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. Hour Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 330 reviews
Peterborough's First Escape Rooms Real-life escape room games are an adventure game similar to the old TV series 'The Crystal Maze'. Groups of people are trapped in a room and have to use items from around the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within 60 minutes. Hour Escape Rooms have multiple rooms to choose from
Reviewed By Jessica96654
Had great fun in the Stranger things escape room! There were lots of exciting puzzles to work out and, although it was challenging, it was still great fun for all the familly. Jasmine was really helpful and encouraging and, while we were in the room, she gave us some really helpful tips.
2. Thinking Outside the Box Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 249 reviews
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!
3. Escape Peterborough
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5.0 based on 522 reviews
Designed for groups of 2 - 5 we have 10 different themed games! We lock you up in a mysterious escape room, and give you exactly 60 minutes to get out. Do you have what it takes to escape?
Reviewed By noicewanbrothaaa
We came to Escape Peterborough a couple of weeks ago to try out one of their rooms, at first glance I’ll be honest the place looks like a standard office building “how can you have escape rooms here” I thought to myself We were greeted by a nice gentleman named Luke he introduced himself and ask us if we had played before (which we had) really nice humour and rapport that you don’t usually get at businesses like these, after we got ourselves ready we were greeted by what felt like 30,000 steps to the top floor (don’t worry it’s only about 2 floors up) and were brought into a narrow corridor, Luke then proceeded to give us our safety tips and our story and as he said “your time starts now” we where wowed as this is the moment we entered the room and saw the amazing decor, I haven’t played many escape rooms but this is definitely one of the best looking ones for sure!!! The puzzle were difficult but not impossible and we managed to escape and save our dog in an amazing time of 43:23 I can say this is our first room with Escape Peterborough but it will NOT be our last we were amazing stunned with how amazing the room looked and how good the puzzles were props to the person who designed that room it was phenomenal, and our Game Master Luke made the experience even more enjoyable he made us feel immersed with the game with the slight nudges he gave us, he is one man that seems like he loves his job!!! 11/10 would escape again
4. Longthorpe Tower
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
5. Railworld Wildlife Haven
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4.5 based on 225 reviews
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
6. The Bumble Inn
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Peterborough's First Micropub, opened in 2016 specialising in great cask ales from carefully selected local and national breweries. We also serve Cornish lager, craft beer and a small selection of wines & spirits as well as soft drinks alongside Tea & Coffee. Our fridge is chock full of exciting craft beers from all around the world. We have a quirky range of bar snacks including our home made pork pies. The Bumble Inn was awarded a Gold award in 2017 from the Peterborough CAMRA branch and went on to win the branch Pub of the Year in 2018.
Reviewed By Thirdface
A great little micro pub only a stone's throw from the city centre. Five real ales on offer, plus two real ciders. A genial host, who made the experience very enjoyable.
