It’s always a joy to discover new places, so if you’ve exhausted things to do on Peterborough’s doorstep then you might want to look a little further afield to some of our beautiful neighbouring counties.
There's nothing better than heading out for an unexpected drive - and what a better time to pack up the car over the summer holidays?
It comes as it’s the last week of the summer term, which ends on Friday, 22 July to Wednesday, 31 August.
Cambridgeshire is the perfect base to the begin your journey with so much to discover within an hour's drive of the county, you will be spoiled for choice.
We've put together 10 locations within about an hour's drive of Peterborough that you might not have thought of visiting before.
Remember to check if you need to purchase tickets before travelling.
5. Wicksteed Park
Northamptonshire’s Wicksteed Park, which opened in 1921, is one of Britain’s oldest theme parks for children. The park has since added a host of new features in the past decade including a log flume, a zip wire experience, a climbing centre and soft play. | Alison Bagley
6. Exotic Pet Refuge
Exotic Pet Refuge at Deeping St James is a registered charity and home to more than 250 unwanted, abandoned or neglected exotic animals and rescued British wildlife. | David Lowndes
7. Hamerton Zoo Park
Hamerton Zoo, near Sawtry, is a popular attraction and is renowned for its ‘Land of the Tiger’ exhibit which is home to a number of tigers including white Bengal tigers. | Alan Storer
8. Bletchley Park
Head to Bletchley Park and see how the Colossus computer was used during World War II where British codebreakers helped gather crucial intelligence for the British military during the war and break Hitler’s code. | Getty Images