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El legado histórico y cultural del Peterborough se remonta a hace más de 3.000 años. Pero esta ciudad es mucho más que historia: también te permitirá disfrutar de magníficas compras y actividades culturales y de ocio que sin duda superarán todas tus expectativas.

La catedral normanda es magnífica, la fachada es tan espectacular como los frescos de la bóveda central. Está situada en un lugar alejado del mundanal ruido, pero tan sólo a unos pocos metros de toda la animación que Peterborough puede ofrecer.

Como visitante, podrás aprovechar todas las actividades al aire libre que se pueden realizar rodeado por un paisaje de cuento de hadas, como por ejemplo en los más de 2000 acres de bosque junto al río. Hay atracciones, eventos y festivales para todos los gustos, como el Centro de la Edad de Bronce Flag Fen (Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre), El museo de arte de Peterborough , el ferrocarril de Nene Valley (Nene Valley Railway), la casa Burghley (Burgley House), la Green Wheel, el East of England Country Show, y el siempre popular Festival de la Cerveza de Peterborough (Peterborough Beer Festival).

Por la noche, Peterborough es cualquier cosa menos aburrida: teatros, cines, eventos deportivos, pubs y clubs competirán por tu atención.

Las tiendas y comercios de Peterborough la sitúan entre las ciudades favoritas de los británicos para ir de compras. Modernos centros comerciales complementan a la perfección las calles peatonalizadas donde se encuentran las principales tiendas. También hay mercados tradicionales y mercados especializados que satisfarán al consumidor más exigente. Cuando quieras descansar, encontrarás justo lo que necesitas en acogedoras cafeterías y apetecibles restaurantes.

Además, Peterborough está a tan sólo 45 minutos en tren desde Londres y cuenta con excelentes comunicaciones con los pueblos y las atracciones de la zona.
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• Catedral de Peterborough, Peterborough
• Activity World, Peterborough
• Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre, Peterborough
• Peterborough Museum, Peterborough
• Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough
• Autumn Gala, Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough (September)
• East of England Country Show, Peterborough (June)




FLAG FEN BRONZE AGE CENTRE

Flag Fen is one of the finest Bronze Age archaeological sites in Europe with the oldest wheel in England and an ancient wooden trackway stretching across the Fens. Finds associated with this include an amazing collection of Bronze Age swords possibly placed as offerings in the water. With over 20 acres of parkland and historic reconstructions you can discover how people lived 4000 years ago. Take a walk on the wild side around the mere and fields, marvel at the ancient tools, jewellery and woodwork. Special events run monthly throughout the summer from pond dipping and artefact handling to re-enactments and experimental archaeology. Learn a new skill at a weekend workshop from willow sculpture to sword finishing, flint knapping to basketry. Workshop places are limited and must be booked in advance. Hands on activities for all the family are run on select days in the school holidays. Ample free parking, refreshments and shop available for visitors. Pre-booked groups and school groups can visit all year round and are eligible for discounted fees. Guided tours are available subject to volunteer availability.




CATHEDRAL

An undiscovered gem. Magnificent Norman Architecture; unique 13th century nave ceiling, stunning West Front. Burial place of two Queens. Open daily; tours by appointment and visit the Cathedral souvenir kiosk and refreshment facility.

With one of the most dramatic West Fronts in the country, an extraordinary creation of medieval architecture, it would be easy for the interior to be an anticlimax, but it is not. The dramatic Romanesque interior is little altered since its completion 800 years ago and the whole building has recently undergone cleaning and restoration following the dramatic fire of November 2001.
With over 1350 years of Christian worship on the site this is a treasure-house of religious and historic artefacts. Highlights of any visit include Saxon carvings from the earlier buildings on this site, the unique painted nave ceiling, amazing fan vaulting in the 'new' building, elaborately carved Victorian Choir stalls and the burial place of two queens, Katharine of Aragon and Mary Queen of Scots. There is an excellent exhibition in the North Nave Aisle, telling of the history of the Abbey and Cathedral with details of its building and its functioning as a major medieval abbey. The abbey was closed in 1539 on the orders of Henry VIII, but instead of being demolished, as so many monasteries were, it was re-launched as the Cathedral of a brand new diocese in 1541 and is still the seat of the Bishop of Peterborough and mother church for the diocese which covers Northamptonshire, Rutland and much of Peterborough.
There is a cathedral souvenir kiosk located inside the building and visitors can enjoy delicious light refreshment at 'Cathedral Coffee and Cookies' open Monday-Saturday, 10-3pm.
A range of tours can be booked in advance, with refreshments: please contact the Cathedral Education and Visits Office for details
Tel: 01733 355300; e-mail: andrew.watson@peteborough-cathedral.org.uk


LONGTHORPE TOWER

The 14thC tower of a fortified manor-house with wall paintings which form the most complete set of domestic paintings of the period in northern Europe.