If your child loves trains and the great outdoors then this is the place for you. Railworld Wildlife Haven, This model railway attraction has all kinds of locomotives and great Garden Railways. The surrounding area - which was once an old Power Station and coal yard - has been lovingly recreated into a wildlife habitatplaceholder image
If your child loves trains and the great outdoors then this is the place for you. Railworld Wildlife Haven, This model railway attraction has all kinds of locomotives and great Garden Railways. The surrounding area - which was once an old Power Station and coal yard - has been lovingly recreated into a wildlife habitat

Here's 15 great things to do with kids in Peterborough - including Laserforce, Peterborough Museum and Railworld Wildlife Haven

Stephen Thirkill
By Stephen Thirkill

Sports Editor, NMSY titles

Published 6th Jun 2023, 10:25 BST
Updated 6th Jun 2023, 13:25 BST

Choosing something to do with the kids on a weekend or day off might be a little more difficult than you think.

That’s not because there isn’t much do, but because Peterborough simply has so much choice to meet everyone’s tastes.

Perhaps your little one prefers to let off steam running around soft play or the great outdoors or learning something new at an educational attraction.

Maybe ten-pin bowling, arcades or animals are more your cup of tea.

Whatever the case there is something for everyone right on your doorstep.

Here we have put together a guide to the area’s top attractions to help you on your way, courtesy of the Day out with Kids website.

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If your child has an inquiring mind and thirst for knowledge then Peterborough Museum is the place to be. From Jurassic fossils, to Roman artefacts, to bone art made by French Napoleonic War prisoners - there will be plenty of exciting things to see and learn about during your visit. Into spooky stories? Join in on one of the museum’s organised family-friendly ghost walks and and discover a more mysterious side of history.

5. Peterborough Museum

If your child has an inquiring mind and thirst for knowledge then Peterborough Museum is the place to be. From Jurassic fossils, to Roman artefacts, to bone art made by French Napoleonic War prisoners - there will be plenty of exciting things to see and learn about during your visit. Into spooky stories? Join in on one of the museum’s organised family-friendly ghost walks and and discover a more mysterious side of history. Photo: David Lowndes

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Planet Ice Peterborough is great for families. They offer open skate and dedicated family sessions, plus special kid's sessions, birthday parties and disco evenings. Seasonal events and extra activities in the school holidays are usually on offer as well.

6. Planet Ice Peterborough

Planet Ice Peterborough is great for families. They offer open skate and dedicated family sessions, plus special kid's sessions, birthday parties and disco evenings. Seasonal events and extra activities in the school holidays are usually on offer as well. Photo: David Lowndes

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Departing from Ham Lane Station, where there is a cafe, gift shop and small adventure playground, the Ferry Meadows Railway will whisk you grandly around the edge of Coney Meadow with the often busy Overton Lake visible from the other side. Once you're at this end of the line you can do anything from explore the park to hire a canoe.

7. Ferry Meadows Railway

Departing from Ham Lane Station, where there is a cafe, gift shop and small adventure playground, the Ferry Meadows Railway will whisk you grandly around the edge of Coney Meadow with the often busy Overton Lake visible from the other side. Once you're at this end of the line you can do anything from explore the park to hire a canoe. Photo: Paul Marsh

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Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre offers a nice mixture of countryside, animals and history. This farm attraction was founded in 1964 to help educate people on agriculture. It now houses rare breeds of sheep, pigs, goats, Shetland ponies, cows, donkeys and lots of chickens. Visitors can feed the animals, hunt for eggs in the hay, dig for buried treasure and take a ride on the tractor before heading indoors to the activity barn.

8. Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre

Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre offers a nice mixture of countryside, animals and history. This farm attraction was founded in 1964 to help educate people on agriculture. It now houses rare breeds of sheep, pigs, goats, Shetland ponies, cows, donkeys and lots of chickens. Visitors can feed the animals, hunt for eggs in the hay, dig for buried treasure and take a ride on the tractor before heading indoors to the activity barn. Photo: Paul Franks

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