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Peterborough : Michelin's recommendations

Today, Peterborough is a high-tech city, focused on finance, engineering and brick manufacture, and most of its buildings are brick-built. Its population has doubled in 20 years. A pedestrian area has replaced the old city centre, but developers spared its Cathedral, fine 17C Guildhall, Perpendicular-style Church of St John the Baptist in Cowgate and some Georgian houses in Priestgate.

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Tourist attractions Peterborough : Things to see and do

  • Cathedral Recommended Recommended

    The Chapter Office Minster Precincts GB - Peterborough PE1 1XS

    Peterborough and Ely were the two great monasteries on the Fens. The Saxon monastery built before the Norman conquest in around 655 was destroyed by the Danes in 870. A second Saxon church, built in the 10C as a Benedictine abbey, was destroyed by fi..

  • Flag Fen Bronze Age Excavation Recommended Recommended

    Fourth Drove Fengate GB - Peterborough PE1 5UR

    Marshland surrounded by an industrial zone are the site for digs that have revealed remains more than 3,000 years old. The little museum in the visitor centre has a wonderful exhibition of bronze spears, harnesses, bracelets and pots.

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Hotels Peterborough

  • Great Northern Hotel Three stars Three stars Three stars

    Station Approach GB - Peterborough PE1 1QL

    Prix Prices from : 30 £

    Situated in Peterborough city centre, the recently refurbished Great Northern Hotel offers elegant rooms with en suite facilities, and full English breakfasts in the on-site restaurant. The classic Victorian building offers rooms with flat-screen TV..

  • Bull Hotel

    Westgate GB - Peterborough PE1 1RB

    In the heart of Peterborough, the exclusive 4-star Bull Hotel is opposite the Queensgate shopping centre. Close to the cathedral the Bull offers rooms with en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Spacious rooms all feature a bathroom with b..

  • BEST WESTERN PLUS Orton Hall Hotel & Spa

    The Village,Orton Longueville GB - Peterborough PE2 7DN

    This superbly appointed 17th century manor house was once the home of the Marquesses of Huntly, so the magnificent building has a proud history of playing host to special guests! BEST WESTERN PLUS Orton Hall Hotel & Spa really does pack a pedigree in..

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Restaurants Peterborough

  • Clarkes Very comfortable restaurant 

    19 North St GB - Peterborough PE1 2RA

    A delightful early Victorian Masonic hall close to the centre of the city; beautifully decorated and formally run by a husband and wife team. Ambitious, tasty, modern cooking on a seasonal à la carte and 9 course tasting menu.

  • Beehive Traditional pubs serving food 

    62 Albert Pl GB - Peterborough PE1 1DD

    Set just off the city centre ring road, with a smart, modern interior, a zinc-topped bar and a mix of high stools, armchairs and banquettes. Light lunches and classical dinners; dishes are well-presented, flavoursome and satisfying.

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