Day Trippers to Peterborough

Of course there’s plenty of shopping to be done but you can make it a fun event by enjoying a range of magical entertainment and surprises every weekend in the Queensgate Shopping Centre. It’s worth popping in to see the lights and decorations and of course Santa. This year he’s gone tech-savvy with his Giant Virtual Reality Bauble, a super-cool VR headset experience that will transport the whole family to Santa’s workshop in Lapland! Throughout the Christmas season there’ll be visits from the Roller Bauble Trio, a Christmas acrobatic show featuring a mind-blowingly bendy Christmassy contortionist, a bauble stilt walker, an aerial hoop snowflake and an acrobatic elf. Families will also have the amazing opportunity to capture a photo of their ‘resting Grinch face’ in Queensgate’s giant Snow Bauble and also join the DIY bauble workshop. To see what's on please visit

Out of town you can head to Peterborough’s beautiful Nene Park which has plenty of winter festive fun at Ferry Meadows from 25 November to 2 January. Skate on an open-air ice rink, shop at the mini Christmas market and take a ride on the vintage fun fair. The eco-friendly synthetic ice rink is open daily throughout the winter season. Suitable for ages 4 and over, prices start from just £6 per skating session and free car parking is included. You can sample warming mulled wine, indulgent hot chocolate or traditional Bratwürst as well as sweet treats at the mini market full of unique gifts with more inside the Ferry Meadows Gift and Farm Shop, also full of festive Farm Shop produce. An exciting vintage fun fair and rides on the festive-themed miniature railway will add to the entertainment, alongside a variety of children’s crafts and activities. Take a look at what's on please visit www.nenepark.org.uk/christmas The city’s iconic Cathedral is always well worth a visit and is running several special events, including the annual Christmas Concert on 17 December; in addition to its wonderful carol services. The Cathedral shop is also full of potential gifts and cards. To find out more please visit www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk The Nene Valley Railway is not far from the centre and runs steam train trips with Santa, gifts for the children and the chance to dine on board. Evening experiences include one of the stations illuminated and the chance to enjoy festive music and carols. Book your train ride by heading to

In the city centre Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery not only houses collections spanning over 150 million years of Peterborough's fascinating history, environment and culture, but also has plenty of festive themed fun to keep the family entertained. In addition the gift shop will help you find something unique. To see what’s on please visit

For some indoor fun and a festive party take the kids to Safari Play soft play centre. They’re holding a fun party evening on 20 December. It includes a visit from Father Christmas, small gift from Santa's Elves, disco and fun games, face painting, a visit from mascot Lenny the Lion, use of the 3-tier play frame throughout the whole 2-hour party plus food and drink. Book your tickets on www.tickettailor.com/

The kids can also burn off some Christmas excitement at the fantastic Inflata Nation theme park at the PE1 Retail Park just outside the city centre bouncing on a huge range of inflatables, taking part in challenges, activities and games. They have a phenomenal 14,000 square feet inflatable bounce arena Term Times has tried out and it’s brilliant family fun for all ages with slides, ball pool, giant air pillow and more. The centre’s birthday packages are great for the kids and there’s a special Christmas party with Santa on 23 December too with free gift and food. Visit www.inflatanation.com

Enjoy Skating at Ferry Meadows

Family fun at Inflata Nation

Christmas at Queensgate

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