WATCH: New Peterborough Monopoly board unveiled - with Cathedral on Mayfair and Peterborough United on Park Lane

If you have ever dreamed of owning Posh or building a hotel next to the River Nene, then the new Peterborough Monopoly set, unveiled today, is surely the game for you.

From the awe-inspiring Peterborough Cathedral, to the amazing work of street artist Nathan Murdoch – via Flag Fen, the Lido and Peterborough United – some of the city’s most iconic venues and institutions are included on the new set.

"It is great we have got the Mayfair square”

The Cathedral, of course, has the honour of being the ‘Mayfair’ of the Peterborough set – the most expensive and prestigious space on the board.

However, you will have to avoid the £100 fine for cycling on Bridge Street – one of the ‘Chance’ cards included in the game – if you want to succeed.

Paul Stainton, head of marketing at the Cathedral said it was an honour to be included. He said: “It is fantastic that Peterborough Cathedral is on there. We are integral, we have worked with the producers of this from day one, from the launch at the Cathedral.

"It is great we have got the Mayfair square, we are the most prestigious building in the city, and it helps promote the city, bring in the visitors, and improve the visitor economy for everyone in the city.”

“To be alongside the Cathedral, which is rightly a worldwide draw to Peterborough, is a great honour.”

Joining the Cathedral on the dark blues is Posh, who have the ‘Park Lane’ space – the second most expensive spot on the board.

Clive Edwards, Head of Media and Marketing at Peterborough United, says: “We are thrilled to be featuring in the game and on such a prestigious space as Park Lane. To be alongside the Cathedral, which is rightly a worldwide draw to Peterborough, is a great honour.”

“Thank you to everyone who suggested we feature and so prominently too.”

As there are not four main-line Peterborough train stations to fill the quartet of train station spots, that part of the part has been handed over to four of the many ‘Gates’ that protected Peterborough from ancient times to the early 1800s.

All the ‘gates’ on the board feature the work of Nathan Murdoch.

"I am forever proud to bring a positive light to this city.”

Nathan’s work has astonished residents in the city for years – and he spoke of the honour of being included in such a prominent way.

He said: “I first got the call quite some time ago and thought it was some kind of wind up to be honest.

"Even after a number of discussions, submitting some ideas and guidance for how I could fit in, I still didn’t quite believe it. I only truly believed it when I recently saw the proofs. I’m super excited, proud to not only be featured on a Monopoly board but the one of my home city that I love, Peterborough.

"Alongside my murals on the board, I have a community chest card that features myself and my business street arts hire by name. Its truly an honour. I am forever proud to bring a positive light to this city.”

"We are all so proud of 'Our City of Peterborough' and proud that our volunteer project is to be featured on the Peterborough Monopoly Board!”

Among the community organisations included is the Railworld Wildlife Haven, and Brian Pearce, from the charity said: “We live on an amazing planet that we all call our home and it is so important to look after what we have for future generations.

"A derelict coal yard acquired by Peterborough born and bred Rev Richard Paten and donated to the city is now a habitat rich, biodiverse haven for wildlife with ponds, waterfalls and restored and repurposed Victorian Bridges.

“The once barren land is so much richer because the volunteers won 250 trees in the Peterborough Telegraph's 'Clear up a Grot Spot Competition' back in the year 2000! These trees, Oak, Beech and Mountain Ash etc are thriving in this inner-city 'Green Space' – they are now over 10 metres tall.

“We thank all the volunteers, companies, groups and individuals that have contributed to this amazing Community Project at the Railworld Wildlife Haven - We are all so proud of 'Our City of Peterborough' and proud that our volunteer project is to be featured on the Peterborough Monopoly Board!”

"We are very proud and humbled to be recognised as a fundamental part of our city”

Little Miracles has also been featured on the board, on a Community Chest space.

The charity supports families of children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions from birth to 25, even before a diagnosis. It provides support, training, activities, respite and safe-spaces for the whole family.

Louise Evans, Head of Income Generation at Little Miracles, said: “We are thrilled to be included on the brand-new Monopoly: Peterborough Edition board.

“We are also very proud and humbled to be recognised as a fundamental part of our city.

“Over the last 14 years Little Miracles has supported thousands of local families of children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions, many of whom would not have the emotional, financial or practical support that they need without us.

“The love that Little Miracles receives from the people of Peterborough is overwhelming.

“We are so grateful to everyone for their ongoing support, we simply couldn’t be the charity we are today without you.

“A very BIG thank you to everyone.”

Game goes on sale today

The Peterborough Telegraph – which of course takes place of Fleet Street on the new board – has a number of copies of the game to give away – and we will be inviting care homes, charities, community groups and schools to contact us if they would like a copy.

The MONOPOLY: Peterborough Edition hits the shops at 10am on Friday 11th October 2024) and will be available to purchase at Waterstones and WHSmith - as well as extensively online, including at Booghe.co.uk and Amazon.co.uk.