



15+ Rainy Day Activities in Peterborough for Kids
Peterborough has a wide range of indoor activities for families — from soft play centres and museums to arts venues and climbing walls. All venues here are fully or primarily indoors, making them reliable on wet days.
Museums(9)

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.

Cromwell Museum
★4.5Discover the life and times of Oliver Cromwell through interactive exhibits, family activities, and engaging tours in a historic 16th-century building in Huntingdon town centre.

St Neots Museum
★4.6Discover St Neots' rich history from prehistoric times through interactive galleries, original Edwardian prison cells, and family-friendly events in this free-entry museum.
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Country Parks(3)

Holt Island Nature Reserve
★4.5Explore a tranquil island sanctuary teeming with wildlife, featuring accessible boardwalks, nature displays, and seasonal visits perfect for families with buggies and young children.

RSPB Titchwell Marsh
★4.7Explore diverse coastal habitats featuring reedbeds, saltmarsh lagoons and a sandy beach while spotting Avocets, Bearded Tits and Marsh Harriers.

National Trust - Houghton Mill & Waterclose Meadows
★4.6Explore a historic watermill and scenic meadows with walking trails, riverside views, and heritage charm in Cambridgeshire.
Play Cafés(2)

Little Sharks Soft Play Centre
★4.4Dive into underwater-themed soft play fun with a 4-lane racing slide, sensory room, and Little Sharks Cafe for children aged 0-12 in King's Lynn.

Hartford Mill Wacky Warehouse
★4.3Climb, slide, swing and bounce through three-tier play frames, ball pools and obstacle courses at this indoor soft play venue perfect for all ages.
Art Gallery(1)
Botanical Garden(1)
Farm(1)
Go-Karting(1)
Historic House(1)
Other(1)
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