



15+ Free Things to Do in Peterborough with Kids
Peterborough has a great range of genuinely free things to do with kids — from parks and playgrounds to national museums with no entry charge at all.
Country Parks(9)

Nene Park Peterborough
★4.8Explore beautiful lakes, meadows and woodlands across multiple parks just outside Peterborough, perfect for families seeking outdoor adventures and nature experiences.

Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
★4.7Explore a wildlife-rich mosaic of lakes, meadows and woodlands famous for nightingales, with a welcoming Visitor Centre and year-round family activities.

Hinchingbrooke Country Park
★4.7Explore 172 acres of riverside countryside with walking trails, wildlife spotting, and picnic areas perfect for families and dogs.

Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve
★4.5Explore lakeside habitats and diverse wildlife across this free nature reserve perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Great Fen
★4.5Explore a vast wetland nature reserve with multiple sites offering wildlife watching, scenic walks, and outdoor trails for all ages.
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City Parks(4)

The Walks
★4.6Explore Norfolk's only surviving 18th-century town walk, a beautifully restored 42-acre historic park with children's play areas, a 15th-century chapel, and scenic tree trails.

Riverside Park, St Neots
★4.7Explore riverside walks, playgrounds and green spaces in St Neots with free access to outdoor activities for all ages and families.

Central Park
★4.7Explore a vibrant urban green space featuring outdoor play areas, free entry, and family-friendly amenities in Peterborough.

Priory Park
★4.6Enjoy free outdoor recreation at this family-friendly St Neots park with play facilities, perfect for pushchairs and dogs.
Museums(4)

The Norris Museum
★4.5Discover Huntingdonshire's fascinating stories spanning 160 million years of history, with free admission and family craft days.

March and District Museum
★4.7Discover everyday life in March through local history exhibits spanning Victorian heritage, railway legacy, and wartime stories in a beautifully preserved 1851 school building.

Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
★4.6Explore millions of years of Peterborough's history through fascinating collections spanning natural heritage, Roman culture, and modern industry with free entry.

Castle Acre Priory
★4.7Explore the atmospheric ruins of a 12th-century Benedictine priory with stunning Norman architecture and peaceful grounds perfect for family visits.
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