Overview
Peterborough is a city in Cambridgeshire with a 202,259 population that offers an attractive historic centre built around its medieval cathedral. Two British monarchs—Katharine of Aragon and Mary Queen of Scots—are buried here.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
4G available from Vodafone; 5G from EE, O2 and Three as of May 2022. WiFi available at the railway station.
Money
UK uses Pound Sterling (GBP). Credit and debit cards widely accepted. ATMs available throughout the city centre.
Packing
UK Type G power plugs (230V/50Hz). Weather can be wet—bring layers and waterproof jacket year-round.
Transport
Peterborough station is one hour from London King's Cross. Local buses serve Orton, Paston and Bretton. Cycle paths and pedestrian routes connect the station to the cathedral area.