Peterborough!
Why Peterborough?
We live in a magnificent city of many stories and experiences. We may work in neighbourhoods but we also love to work with people from across the city.
There is a city
In 2018 poet Clare Currie captured our love of the city in this great poem ‘There is a City…’
1000 Moments
Back in 2019 we ran a project called #1000 Moments asking the lovely residents of Peterborough to name their favourite moments and places in the city.
Over the next 3 years, our ambition is to take some of your memories and places and use them as inspiration for new events and activities.
For example, someone told us that being Bretton Princess was their moment, when they were made to feel special for a day. This inspired Bretton Royalty and then Peterborough Royalty. These projects allowed us to make someone feel special, to thank them creatively for making a difference to an individual or even for a community. We also created a Lullaby for Peterborough, to allow new parents and their babies to come together and celebrate after the lockdown.
Your favourite places and moments
You don’t need us to tell you what’s great about Peterborough, you’ve said it in your own words. Here are some of your #1000 Moments that tell us why this city is special.
The cinema at the Key Theatre in Peterborough’s best kept secret – we take our grandchildren. The Staff are friendly, it’s a really good price. We are grateful.
Eid in the park with prayer and food brings all the communities together with lots of activities.
Central Park is a great place to play hide and seek and play in the sand pit. Has lovely coffee shops- it’s local and has beautiful trees.
At first glance the town looks modern but as you walk around you are in for a treat. A town that has a beautiful 900 year old cathedral. Friendly people, interesting town.
I love the Museum in Peterborough, it is my 2nd home. I go there several times a week, the coffee shop and the free exhibitions.
I can get all ingredients I need for my cooking on Lincoln Road + Gladstone Street
Battle Lines at The Ostrich. Cool, relaxing, can’t believe this is in Peterborough
Long Summers in the lido, because it is amazing to swim outdoors especially with a membership you can spend the whole day there.
Our 10th birthday
In 2024 Peterborough Presents will be 10-years old. We will be working with different communities to create one big birthday celebration. A bit of a ‘bring your own’ party where people bring a bit of their own culture and creativity. We don’t know what it will involve as yet but keep checking our website and social media to find out how to get involved.
What’s going on?
See events that are happening in and around the city
World Poetry Open Mic
Nov 8, 2025 Pop along to the Allama Iqbal Centre for an afternoon of poetry from across the globe! Part of the Allama Iqbal Weekend celebrations.
Allama Iqbal Weekend
Nov 8, 2025 Pop along to the Allama Iqbal Centre for some creative fun!
Chand Ali Khan Qawwal # Party
Sunday 9 November
Join us for a captivating musical evening as Chand Ali Khan Qawwal & Party take to the stage at the New Theatre.
Our Partners
We are so proud of the strong community partnerships we have built across the city, and we want to give these community groups a big shout-out from the PP team.
To find out more about any of our partners, click on their pic to be directed to their website.
Living Sport
Peterborough Cultural Alliance
H.A.Y Peterborough
Nene Park Trust
HMP Peterborough
Peterborough Museum
Past Projects
What’s been going on in and around the city recently?
RAD 2.0 – Fae Kilburn
The Power of Protest and Print by Fae Kilburn was a series of workshops and an exhibition, created by and with DDN people in Peterborough. Featuring large fabric panels, and over 100 protest t-shirts, it was an accessible installation designed specifically to be tactile.
Millfield of Dreams Case Study
Thurs Jan 22
Join Mark Murphy (Artist) and Charley Genever (Community Producer, Peterborough Presents) and Simon Martin (Headteacher, Gladstone Primary Academy) in conversation about the journey and learning from Millfield of Dreams. Bring your lunch as we deep dive into one of our favourite projects.
What’s Changed?
Watch: What’s Changed by film maker, John Clark is an artistic film which explores the question, ‘What’s Changed?’. Almost like one collaborative poem.