
Peterborough
The city has a modern look with very few tourists around but it’s history dates back to the bronze age, a settlement known as Flag Fen. The centre piece of the city, Gothic Cathedral built in the 11 th century is a piece of Norman architecture in Europe. There is also an Norman Cathedral which is close to the Flag Fen.
Museum and Galleries : the Peterborough museum and galleries is house to the city’s history, Norman collections and fine arts dating back to the 16 th century including Van Huysum and Turner pantings.
The Cathedral and the ancient Guildhall are besides each other at the beautiful Cathedral Square. It has lovely street side cafes and pedestrian only shopping street in Broad Street, which runs down the river. The other remarkable shopping centres are Queensgate, Herewood Cross and Rivergate centres.