11,000 visitors have seen the exhibition

There are just a few days left to see the stunning Mary Queen of Scots exhibition at Peterborough Cathedral.

Almost 11,000 people have visited the attraction since it opened in September, with many travelling from across the country to experience it.

This weekend, costumed actors and bagpipers will bring extra atmosphere to the Cathedral, and the bells will ring out during peal day on Saturday. Anyone who has not yet visited the exhibition is invited to come along and enjoy it before it closes on Sunday.

Kayleigh Cutforth, Marketing Manager at Peterborough Cathedral said: “It has been wonderful to see so many people come to Peterborough to discover Mary’s story, many travelling from across the country to do so. Our city has a remarkable history, and it deserves to be shown off. We hope as many people as possible will join us for a fantastic final weekend.”

Mary Queen of Scots: The Exhibition tells the story of one of history’s most famous figures through genuine artefacts, Mary's own belongings and reconstructed scenes. Mary has a direct connection to Peterborough Cathedral, where she was buried following her execution in 1587 before being moved to Westminster Abbey. Her original resting place can be viewed as part of the exhibition.

The Cathedral’s exciting programme of events continues this winter.

The much-loved Christmas Craft & Gift Market runs from 20 to 22 November, and Father Christmas will be in the Library from the weekend of 28 November until Christmas Eve. From 27 November, the second Christmas Tree Festival returns and runs through to the New Year. A programme of beautiful, atmospheric Advent and Christmas services will run alongside these events.

Looking ahead to January, the Katharine of Aragon Festival returns from 21 to 31 January 2027. It brings leading historians, new workshops, the much-anticipated Katharine Immersive Tour and an audience with King Henry VIII himself.

For more details, visit https://peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/