2. Peterborough is a Cathedral City and Unitary Authority Area in the East of England,
with a population estimated in 2012 to be 186,400. Situated 75 miles (121 km)
north of London, the city stands on the River Nene which flows into the North Sea
approximately 30 miles (48 km) to the north-east.
3. Peterborough heritage Festival
The Peterborough Heritage Festival is a unique chance to experience
3,500 years of history in the UK’s only city centre multi-period living
history festival.
4. The Heritage Festival features over 300 costumed re-enactors from some of
the country’s top Living History groups from Bronze Age warriors to World
War II airmen. Also, are included jousting.
Summarizing, is an enjoyable festival to be in family or with friends.
5. The main arena will occupy the Cathedral Square with a packed
programme of live period music, falconry displays and spectacular
battle displays by the re-enactors. Costumed characters, including
Henry VIII or Katharine of Aragon.
6. You can find a lot of local history
societies, community groups and
historic attractions. The period
market is held on the main
Cathedral green, while the craft
fair on Cathedral Square
provides other shopping
opportunities.
7. You can relax with the family in the Children’s Zone – an activity area for the
kids with jesters, storytellers, games and activities. There will be fun family
activities too in the hands-on science marquee on St John’s Square, arranged in
association with the Natural History Museum, as well as vintage vehicle
displays, folk dancing and much more!