Railworld, Peterborough

Name: Railworld
Address: Peterborough, United Kingdom

#23 among attractions in Peterborough

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 52°34'4"N, 0°14'53"W

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Peterborough United Kingdom

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Day trips

Railworld – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miNE
12th-century church with Gothic facade
Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough
13 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...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Queensgate shopping centre, Peterborough
12 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.
1.1 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Peterborough Greyhound Stadium, Peterborough
29 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.
0.4 miE
Watersports, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
Peterborough Lido, Peterborough
11 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.
0.4 miNE
City hall
Peterborough Guildhall, Peterborough
10 min walk • Peterborough Guildhall is a municipal building in Cathedral Square, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1460 ftN
Specialty museum, Museum
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Peterborough
8 min walk • 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.
~1980 ftNE
Church
St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough
10 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.
~1850 ftNE
City hall
Peterborough Town Hall, Peterborough
9 min walk • Peterborough Town Hall is a municipal building in Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. It is a locally listed building.
0.6 miN
Church
St Peter and All Souls, Peterborough
17 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
30 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.
0.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Peterborough Castle, Peterborough
13 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Railworld?

Nearby attractions include Nene Viaduct, Peterborough (3 min walk), Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Peterborough (8 min walk), Peterborough Town Hall, Peterborough (9 min walk), St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough (10 min walk).

How to get to Railworld by public transport?

The nearest stations to Railworld:

Train

Peterborough (13 min walk)

Bus

The Cherry Tree • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Anglia Ruskin University • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)