Events Calendar
Children’s Fused Glass Workshop
Nene ParkJoin June from Semperart at this workshop, especially for children to make their own unique fused glass. During the session you will * Develop a design that June has created especially for this workshop, you can choose to make either a dragonfly or a butterfly. * Choose a variety of coloured glass to create your design There are two workshops at 10:30 ... Read More
T.rex: The Killer Question
Peterborough CathedralSee moving and roaring animatronic dinosaurs from the Natural History Museum, London, inside 900-year-old Peterborough Cathedral. 'T.rex: The Killer Question' is a touring exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London. It tackles the monster mystery: was T. rex a ferocious hunter or a mere scavenger? The exhibition includes several roaring and moving animatronic dinosaurs, one of which is a three-quarter ... Read More
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughWe all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Terrible Tudors live on stage! From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry's headless wives and his punch up with the ... Read More
VW Action
Santa PodVW Action is the longest running weekend VW Show in the world - now in its 46th year! The show has in one form or another been the true 'Jewel in the Crown' of UK VW events, from its early days at Stoneleigh, the NAS Stoneleigh shows, the period of its residency at Peterborough, at Herts County Showground, and now ... Read More
Tim Peak: My Journey to Space
New Theatre 46 Broadway, PeterboroughFasten your seatbelts and get ready for an awe-inspiring ride. Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. In December 2015, he became the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station to conduct a spacewalk (and run a marathon!) whilst orbiting Earth. Now, join him on an epic and thrilling journey to the International Space Station as he extends ... Read More
Alwalton Church – St. Andrew’s
Explore this medieval church in the quiet village of Alwalton. Earliest parts date from 1170. Tower built in 13th century. Extensive restoration in 1840s and further improvement works in the 1960s. Light lunches available from midday to 2pm. Teas and coffees available all day.
Leather Bag Making Course
Stanwick Lakes Stanwick, WellingboroughThis two-day course will provide an introduction to the traditional method of leather bag making and give you an insight into the basics of leatherwork. You will be able to chose from one of three bag designs and several different colours and textures of leather. Once you have picked your style you will then work on the selection of material, ... Read More
Living Nativity
Peterborough Cathedral Peterborough, UK, PeterboroughJoin Mary, Joseph, a Roman Centurion and donkeys from Sacrewell Farm for this live re-enactment of the Nativity story. Be inspired as you see this costumed re-enactment of the Nativity Story progress through the Cathedral grounds. The Living Nativity will take place twice, at 10.30am and 2pm. Entry is free – donations are welcome.
Peterborough Cathedral Highlights Tour
Peterborough CathedralThe ground level route around the Cathedral takes roughly one hour and explores the key features the building's history and architecture. The tour is free as part of the Nene Valley Festival and lasts approximately 1 hour. Booking is not usually necessary, but if you want to be sure of a place, please book online using the links below. Given ... Read More
Halloween Horror Night
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughPrepare to be entertained, enthralled and downright scared by a night of dramatised tours around the most haunted building in Peterborough. Hear about some of the Museum's ghostly stories by candlelight, but watch your backs and prepare to jump as you see the stories come to life in front of you. This is one of our scariest events this Halloween ... Read More
Marty Wilde and The Wildcats
The Castle Theatre WellingboroughA chance to see live on stage one of the only performing original Rock’n’roll pioneers in the world today. Marty began his career in 1957 - and was one of the first British singers to play a leading part in those early formative and ground breaking ‘Rock’n’roll’ years’. Today he celebrates 8 Decades as a hit recording artist and songwriter. With his ... Read More
Halloween Horror Night
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughPrepare to be entertained, enthralled and downright scared by a night of dramatised tours around the most haunted building in Peterborough. Hear about some of the Museum's ghostly stories by candlelight, but watch your backs and prepare to jump as you see the stories come to life in front of you. This is one of our scariest events this Halloween ... Read More