Peterborough Castle, Peterborough

#25 among attractions in Peterborough

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Peterborough Castle, also known as Mount Thorold and Touthill, was a medieval motte and bailey castle in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. ()

Coordinates: 52°34'23"N, 0°14'23"W

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Peterborough United Kingdom

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Day trips

Peterborough Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~150 ftS
12th-century church with Gothic facade
Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough
1 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...
~1220 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Queensgate shopping centre, Peterborough
6 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.
0.8 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Peterborough Greyhound Stadium, Peterborough
21 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.
~1130 ftS
Watersports, Beach and pool clubs, Outdoor activities
Peterborough Lido, Peterborough
6 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.
~800 ftW
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.
~1490 ftW
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.
~960 ftW
Church
St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough
5 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.
~790 ftSW
City hall
Peterborough Town Hall, Peterborough
4 min walk • Peterborough Town Hall is a municipal building in Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. It is a locally listed building.
~1450 ftNW
Church
St Peter and All Souls, Peterborough
7 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.
0.5 miSW
Museum
Railworld, Peterborough
13 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.
1.2 miSE
Park
Stanground Wash, Peterborough
30 min walk • Stanground Wash is a 26 hectare nature reserve in Stanground, a suburb of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peterborough Castle?

Nearby attractions include Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough (1 min walk), Peterborough Town Hall, Peterborough (4 min walk), Peterborough Guildhall, Peterborough (4 min walk), St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough (5 min walk).

How to get to Peterborough Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peterborough Castle:

Bus

Rivergate Stop B • Lines: 1, 4, 5, 6, Citi 3, Citi 4, Citi 5, Citi 6 (6 min walk)
Rivergate Stop A • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)

Train

Peterborough (13 min walk)