West Town, Peterborough

Name: West Town
Address: Peterborough, United Kingdom

#50 among attractions in Peterborough

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West Town is residential area of the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in the United Kingdom. For electoral purposes it forms part of Peterborough West ward. ()

Coordinates: 52°34'43"N, 0°15'26"W

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West Town – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miSE
12th-century church with Gothic facade
Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough
22 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...
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Queensgate shopping centre, Peterborough
16 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 miSE
Watersports, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
Peterborough Lido, Peterborough
26 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.
0.7 miSE
City hall
Peterborough Guildhall, Peterborough
19 min walk • Peterborough Guildhall is a municipal building in Cathedral Square, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.7 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Peterborough
18 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.
0.7 miSE
Church
St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough
18 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.
1.4 miSW
Tower, Historical place, Forts and castles
Longthorpe Tower, Peterborough
35 min walk • Longthorpe Tower is a 14th-century three-storey tower in the village of Longthorpe, famous for its well-preserved set of medieval murals.
0.8 miSE
City hall
Peterborough Town Hall, Peterborough
21 min walk • Peterborough Town Hall is a municipal building in Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. It is a locally listed building.
0.6 miE
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.
0.8 miSW
Building, Park
Thorpe Hall, Peterborough
22 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.
0.8 miSE
Museum
Railworld, Peterborough
22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Town?

Nearby attractions include Boroughby, Peterborough (16 min walk), St Peter and All Souls, Peterborough (17 min walk), Millfield, Peterborough (18 min walk), Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Peterborough (18 min walk).

How to get to West Town by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Town:

Bus

Prison • Lines: Citi 3 (9 min walk)
The Halcyon • Lines: Citi 3 (10 min walk)

Train

Peterborough (22 min walk)