Eastlife Winter 2019

Cambridgeshire
A Weekend
in the City
PETERBOROUGH
Written by Liz Mattock
Peterborough has never been as popular as it is today with over
200,000 residents and thousands more flocking to the town to
shop, explore and more.
What to do?
Peterborough Cathedral has to be at the top of your to do list
when visiting the city. The cathedral is open to the public daily and
welcomes visitors to join in Morning Prayer and evensong if you
so wish. The cathedral dates back to 655AD when it was founded
as a monastic community. It is also the burial place of two queens,
Katharine of Aragon and Mary, Queen of Scots. Tours are available
every day which can be booked onsite or online before your visit.
There are a number of events throughout the year, including the
Peterborough City Christmas Market from Saturday 16 November
to Saturday 28 December.
Railworld Wildlife Haven is home to an impressive and detailed
railway model design with several tracks, derailed carriages
and working examples. Railworld is also home to The Haven, a
picturesque landscape home to over 200 species of flora and
fauna as well as a tranquil waterfall and local wildlife.
If the weather is dreary and damp and you want to go out but
stay in, pop into Queensgate Shopping Centre; full of high street
stores, popular brands and places to eat and drink. If you have
nothing planned for your evening why not book tickets to see a
show at The Key Theatre? The bill this December includes ‘The
Nutcracker’, a perfect wintery watch, and various comics just
waiting to make you laugh out loud.
Where to eat?
You will be spoilt for choice for eateries in and around
Peterborough, the town offers Italian, Mexican, Thai, hearty English
cuisine, Chinese, good old fish and chips, sandwich shops, delis,
café’s and plenty of stops for breakfast and afternoon tea.
Breakfast
Located outside the city centre, The Granary at Willowbrook Farm
offers homely breakfasts using only produce from the farm itself.
Walkers and cyclists are very welcome as the farm sits on some
very popular scenic routes. If you visit the farm shop make sure
to stock up for the day with fresh pork pies, homemade cakes
and sandwiches. Keen fishermen? The Granary also has its own
stocked carp lake on which you are welcome to fish but pre-book
in advance.
Lunch
If you’re after a proper pub lunch, head out of the city and visit
The Golden Pheasant offering a traditional British menu including
homemade soup, steak and ale pie, steaks, fish and a selection of
warming vegetarian options to set you up for the afternoon. The
pub also offers a varied selection of desserts including a seasonal
hot fruit crumble perfect for a cold day.
Dinner
Fancy something different for dinner? You’ve been out in the
cold all day exploring the area then you’ll be in need of a hot,
comforting meal. Try Tavan Restaurant offering modern Moroccan
and Turkish cuisine full of eastern promise and delicious flavours
to warm you through. Tagines are perfect for wintery days, a mix of
vegetables and spices and meat if desired.
For more inspiration and with help to plan your weekend in
Peterborough visit www.visitpeterborough.com.
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