Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Peterborough

Name: Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Address: Priestgate, PE1 1LF, Peterborough, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1733 864663

#10 among attractions in Peterborough

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Facts and practical information

Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery houses the historical and art collections of the city of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, England. Managed by Vivacity on behalf of the city council, it is part of the Greater Fens Museum Partnership. ()

Coordinates: 52°34'18"N, 0°14'46"W

Address

Priestgate, PE1 1LFPeterborough United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1733 864663

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Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peterborough Cathedral, Queensgate shopping centre, Peterborough Greyhound Stadium, Peterborough Lido.

~1480 ftE
12th-century church with Gothic facade
Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Peterborough, United Kingdom, Peterborough Cathedral stands as a testament to the grandeur of medieval architecture. This magnificent cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of St Peter, St Paul and St Andrew...
~870 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Queensgate shopping centre, Peterborough
5 min walk • The Queensgate shopping centre is located in the centre of the UK city of Peterborough, in Cambridgeshire. It contains over 100 stores and parking for 2,300 cars in four onsite multi-storey car parks. Queensgate bus station is located within the shopping centre and only a short walk from Peterborough railway station.
1 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Peterborough Greyhound Stadium, Peterborough
27 min walk • Peterborough Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing track located in Fengate, less than a mile from the centre of Peterborough, England. Racing at the stadium took place every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night with racing starting at 7:30 pm.
~1780 ftE
Watersports, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
Peterborough Lido, Peterborough
9 min walk • The Lido in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire was first opened as the Corporation Swimming Pool in 1936 by the Mayor of Peterborough Arthur Mellows, and is one of the few survivors of its type still in use in the United Kingdom.
~710 ftNE
City hall
Peterborough Guildhall, Peterborough
4 min walk • Peterborough Guildhall is a municipal building in Cathedral Square, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~590 ftNE
Church
St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough
3 min walk • St John the Baptist Church is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church in the city of Peterborough, now Cambridgeshire, England.
~890 ftE
City hall
Peterborough Town Hall, Peterborough
5 min walk • Peterborough Town Hall is a municipal building in Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. It is a locally listed building.
~1890 ftN
Church
St Peter and All Souls, Peterborough
10 min walk • The church of St Peter and All Souls is a Roman Catholic church in Peterborough, on Park Road, north of the city centre. It has been part of the Diocese of East Anglia since 1976, having fallen under the Diocese of Northampton from its building in 1896 until then.
1.2 miW
Building, Park
Thorpe Hall, Peterborough
31 min walk • Thorpe Hall at Longthorpe in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, is a Grade I listed building, built by Peter Mills between 1653 and 1656, for the Lord Chief Justice, Oliver St John.
~1460 ftS
Museum
Railworld, Peterborough
8 min walk • Railworld Wildlife Haven is a charity in Peterborough which has a nature haven, a model railway and other exhibits. It is located on a landscaped former coal storage yard which once served Peterborough Power Station.
~1490 ftE
Forts and castles
Peterborough Castle, Peterborough
8 min walk • Peterborough Castle, also known as Mount Thorold and Touthill, was a medieval motte and bailey castle in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery open?

Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery?

Nearby attractions include St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough (3 min walk), Peterborough Guildhall, Peterborough (4 min walk), Peterborough Town Hall, Peterborough (5 min walk), Nene Viaduct, Peterborough (7 min walk).

How to get to Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery:

Bus

Rivergate Stop A • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)
Queensgate Bus Station 10 • Lines: A, B, C (5 min walk)

Train

Peterborough (8 min walk)