City of Peterborough

Peterborough is an independent administrative area in Cambridgeshire with a central urban zone and numerous surrounding villages. The district manages its own services from Sand Martin House, functioning separately from the county council.

The area developed from the Soke of Peterborough, a historic administrative division that originally belonged to Northamptonshire. In 1974 it was transferred to Cambridgeshire and later gained status as an independent city.

The city center hosts several museums and performance venues, including the Key Theatre, which regularly presents shows and celebrates local creative talent. These institutions shape how the community expresses itself and connects with its heritage.

The area is well served by public transportation and has various shopping and leisure facilities concentrated mainly in the center. Visitors should know that the wider area consists of small villages that are easily accessible by car or bike.

The area contains Flag Fen, an archaeological park with well-preserved wooden structures and artifacts from the Bronze Age. This site gives visitors a direct window into the daily life and craftsmanship of a prehistoric settlement.

Location: Cambridgeshire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Peterborough

Website: https://peterborough.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.61667,-0.26667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48