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Aug 1, 2026

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What’s Happening Around Peterborough? 5 Things To Put In The Diary

From summer activities at Ferry Meadows and Flag Fen to theatre and family entertainment, here are five things happening around Peterborough.

Looking for something to do over the next few days? Here are a few things currently running or coming up.

 

 Ferry Meadows Summer Trail

 

Until 31 August — Ferry Meadows

Follow the summer trail around the park, find the Ferry Meadows characters and complete the quiz to claim a prize. The activity pack also includes offers to use around the park.

 

 Go Wild At Flag Fen

 

Running until 31 August — Flag Fen Archaeology Park

Flag Fen's summer programme is running through the school holidays with themed activities and daily opening. A £30 family ticket provides unlimited access over the summer programme.

 

Go Behind The Scenes At The New Theatre

 

Selected dates — New Theatre

 

Rather than sitting in the audience, these tours take visitors backstage to explore areas including the wings and dressing rooms and hear some of the theatre's history. The programme runs on selected dates through to November.

 

 

The Last Laugh

 

4–8 August — New Theatre

 

One to put in the diary for next week. The Last Laugh imagines comedy legends Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse together in a dressing room talking about comedy, life and death. Tickets are listed from £19.

 

 The Addams Family

 

12–15 August — Key Theatre

 

A little further ahead, Kindred Drama brings The Addams Family musical to Peterborough, with evening performances plus a Saturday matinee.

 

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