Showground

The current state of the site.

WATCH: Shocking state of much-loved Showground as housing plans stall

More homes are planned close to the Showground.

Resident concern over further 570-home development close to Showground

Members of the public packed out a meeting of Peterborough City Council's planning committee held last year to decide development plans for the East of England Showground

Call for clarity over time extension to East of England Showground development

The Beast from the East, created by Joe Rush, in the main arena at Truckfest 2013

Truckfest: Looking back at one of Peterborough's biggest annual events

It's your last chance to eat at Harvester at Alwalton and Franco Manca in the city centre

The two Peterborough restaurants closing this weekend

S&D have a number of branches in and around Peterborough

Plans revealed for new bookies to open at Orton shopping centre in Peterborough

This images shows the proposed layout of the East of England Showground development and, inset, Councillor Nicola Day.

Residents fell 'pushed aside' in 1500 new development for Showground

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Prime Minister vows action to cut impact on health services from new homes

About 100 people turned out for Peterborough City Council's appeals and planning review committee to review a refusal decision for plans to build 650 homes on the East of England Showground

Showground 650 homes plan gets the go ahead

A Miller & Carter steakhouse will replace the Harvester at Alwalton later this year.

Peterborough to get a Miller & Carter steakhouse

Opponents of plans to develop the East of England Showground in Peterborough are expected to attend a crucial meeting of Peterborough City Council

Decision Day for East of England Showground

A decision to reject plans for 650 homes on the East of England Showground could be overturned at a crucial Peterborough City Council meeting that has been called to review the decision

Council set to throw out refusal decision for 650 homes on Showground

Residents are being urged to attend a Peterborough City Council meeting to consider the rejection of plans to build 650 homes on part of the East of England Showground

Residents urged to attend crucial Showground planning meeting

Labour Councillor Asim Mahmood is one of four councillors to demand a rethink about the decision by Peterborough City Council's planning committee to refuse permission for a 650 homes development on the East of England Showground.

Councillor explains call for review of 650 homes plans for Showground

There is no Firework Fantasia this year in Peterborough - but there are plenty of organised displays taking place

Fireworks: Eight organised displays in and around Peterborough for Bonfire Night

Monster trucks demo in the main ring.

Truckfest would jump at the opportunity of Showground return
Truckferst was held for the final time in Peterborough in 2023.
Ben Jones

Plans to build 850 homes and a leisure village on the East of England Showground have been approved by Peterborough councillors who have also set a six month deadline for traffic issues to be resolved or the permission could be declared void.

Deadline set for Showground developer to tackle traffic fears

Peterborough Panthers supporters protesting outside Peterborough City Council's offices ahead of a planning committee meeting to decide on development plans for the East of England Showground

Watch as planning chief explains why speedway fans are celebrating

This image shows the layout of development plans for the East of England Showground in Peterborough

Green light for 850 Showground homes - but plans for 650 others rejected

Peterborough Panthers supporters protesting outside the planning meeting

WATCH: Protestors gather ahead of Showground planning meeting

The future of the East of England Showground will probably be decided today

EXPLAINED: What can Planning Committee take into account at Showground meeting

Speedway supporters are expected to attend a key Peterborough City Council meeting today in a bid to keep their sport going at the East of England Showground

Call to Showground protesters to show opposition

Prince Charles steps carefully through the mud during a visit to the East of England Showground in 2012

Looking back at the East of England Showground

This images shows the proposed layout of the East of England Showground development and, inset, Councillor Nicola Day

New call for residents’to be heard’ on Showground plans

This image shows the proposed layout of a homes and leisure village on the East of England Showground

Civic Society warns of ‘untenable’ Showground plans

More than 50 organisations have been listed as supporting plans for the redevelopment of the East of England Showground

Inspire Education, Sacrewell, Little Miracles back Showground plans

Queensgate owners object to Showground leisure village plan
Fears voiced that development will have ‘negative impact’ on city centre
Paul Grinnell

A petition has been set up to try and save Peterborough Panthers speedway

Hundreds sign petition in bid to save Peterborough Panthers speedway team

Panthers fans are hoping to keep speedway alive in Peterborough

Panthers fans vow to try and save speedway track after application is rejected

Ashley Butterfield, chief executive of APEG, (inset, right).

Row continues over support for Showground development

Businesses have voiced their support for a multi-million pound development of the East of England Showground in Peterborough

Council urged to 'speed up' Showground decision

Speedway officials are being told they need to produce a full business case to justify a race track at a new look East of England Showground.

Speedway groups call for new race track

Panthers celebrate their unforgettable Premiership 'Grand Final' win of 2021. Photo David Lowndes.

Panthers are back at Alwalton

This map shows the development proposals for the East of England Showground. Key for the leisure village: A. Indoor Arena, B. Padel Courts, C. Hub building, D. Lake E. Multi-use games areas, F. food and beverage, G. Driving Range, H. Adventure Golf, J. Zip Coaster, K. Bouncing Pillows, L. Visitor Centre, M High Ropes, N. Climbing Wall and Bungee Trampolines, O. Park and Picnic, P. Mini Land Rovers, Q. Adventure Play, R. Bike Trail, S. Pub in the Park, T. Trim Trail

Showground development could get under way in a year, says developer

Jay Robbie Packman (red) lands a punch on opponent Wesley White (blue).

Ad Feature Brave amateur boxers raise 23k for charity in large event in Peterborough

Hans Andersen ahead of the 2023 season with Peterborough Panthers. Photo: David Lowndes.

Panthers legend retires

From the left, Josh Hewitt, Mick Bratley and Carl Johnson, members of the 'Save Peterborough Speedway' consortium.

Boost for Peterborough speedway

Councillors give plans the green light

DHL car depot approved at Showground

Cars stored at the East of England Showground in Peterborough

Councillors to look again at car storage plan for Showground

There has been plenty for Posh to celebrate in 2023, as they push for promotion

Pick of the Peterborough photos 2023: Chewbacca, Rishi Sunak and Posh

Panthers owner Keith Chapman. Photo: David Lowndes.

Panthers owner on saving speedway in the city

Fans of Peterborough Panthers during the recent rally on Cathedral Square.

'Fighting Fund' set up to help save Panthers

The speedway track at the Showground, Peterborough City Council leader Mohammed Farooq (inset).

Council pledges to help 'homeless' speedway team

Peterborough Panthers supporters attend an Orton Waterville parish council meeting

Speedway fans launch bid to make stadium a protected community asset

The East of England Showground and, inset, one of the DHL car transporters on Dunblane Drive, Orton Southgate, Peterborough

DHL stopped from using residential street as access to Showground

The East of England Showground

Talks in progress to save 160-jobs creating car depot at Showground

Carl Johnson

Rally organised to save speedway in Peterborough

Michael Tomalin

Save our speedway talks 'slow'

Chris Harris with his son Cruz. Photo: David Lowndes.

'Bomber' wanted by Brummies

Dean Drage (right) with Brian Clark and the ET story from over 40 years ago. Photo: David Lowndes.

Emotional story from the 'Farewell' speedway meeting

The car storage operation at the East of England Showground in Peterborough.

Council refuses application for car storage at Showground

Carl Johnson with trophies won by Panthers. Photo: David Lowndes.

Speedway consortium will fight to the finish

The 'save Peterborough speedway' consortium, clockwise from left, Carl Johnson, Mick Bratley, Michael Tomalin, Dave Hewitt, Andy Fairchild, Josh Hewitt.

Potential speedway saviours are named

Panthers old boys at the 'Farewell' meeting, left to right, Kevin Hawkins, Roy Carter, Ken Matthews, Roy Sizmore, Brian Clark, Richard Greer and Frank Smith. Photo: David Lowndes,

Club legends talk about life with the Panthers

Current Panthers owner Buster Chapman. Photo: David Lowndes.

Bid to save Peterborough speedway is launched