15th Wisbech (North Level Parishes) Scout Group
Scout group with Beaver, Cub and Scout sections. Beavers, the youngest members, usually meet for an hour a week. The group also runs a campsite.
Free & cheap things to do with kids in Peterborough
Playground slide (illustrative photo, not a listed provider). Photo: Selbymay / CC BY-SA 3.0
Parks, libraries, museums and other free or low-cost days out with children in Peterborough.
87 listings. Featured (paid) listings appear first, then A to Z.
Baldock's Mill Heritage Centre
Bourne Civic Society's heritage centre in a former watermill, with displays on the town's history.
Photo: Bob Harvey / CC BY-SA 2.0
Barnardo's Child & Family Centres Peterborough
Free Stay & Play and other family sessions for under-5s at Barnardo's-run Child & Family Centres across Peterborough, plus summer locality events.
Free
Bourne Children's Centre
Free Lincolnshire County Council sessions for families with under-5s, including Stay and Play, Pop in and Play, under-1s groups and baby massage…
Free
Bourne Wood (Forestry England)
Forestry England woodland on the edge of Bourne with walking and cycling trails.
Free entry
Photo: Rex Needle / CC BY-SA 2.0
Buckden Library - half-term Lego club
Half-term Lego building club at Buckden Library for children aged 5+ (accompanied by an adult).
50p per child
Burghley House
Elizabethan house near Stamford with gardens, a play area and seasonal family events.
Photo: John Sutton / CC BY-SA 2.0
Cambridge Science Centre - Wisbech
Fully funded, hands-on science centre in Wisbech with exhibits, shows and lab activities for families, schools and community groups.
Fully funded
Central Park junior parkrun
Free, weekly, timed 2km run for children aged 4-14 every Sunday morning, run by volunteers. Register once with parkrun and bring a barcode.
Free
Central Park Paddling Pool & Bretton Water Park
Two council-run outdoor water play areas open in the summer holidays, free of charge.
Free
Photo: Alan Murray-Rust / CC BY-SA 2.0
Chatteris Library - Rhymetime & Land of LEGO
Free term-time Friday-afternoon rhymetime for under-5s and a monthly Saturday 'Land of LEGO' session for all ages at Chatteris Library.
Free
Chatteris Museum
Volunteer-run charity museum of Chatteris history.
Discover Stamford
Free heritage centre with displays on the town's history, the Stamford Tapestry, interactive displays and themed town trails.
Free
Ferry Meadows (Nene Park)
Country park with lakes, walks, play areas and a miniature railway stop; free entry, pay-and-display parking.
Free entry; parking from £2.60
Photo: Paul Shreeve / CC BY-SA 2.0
Flag Fen Archaeology Park
Bronze Age archaeology park with reconstructed roundhouses and outdoor trails.
Photo: Kev747 (English Wikipedia) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Girlguiding Cambridgeshire West
Girlguiding county covering Peterborough to St Neots, with Rainbows (4-7), Brownies (7-10), Guides (10-14) and Rangers (14-18) units; register via…
Girlguiding St Neots Priory District
Girlguiding district for Priory Park, Crescent, Love's Farm and the Paxtons, with Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger units.
Grafham Water (Anglian Water Parks)
Large reservoir park with cycling and walking routes, watersports, a cafe, a soft play area and a nature reserve at the western end.
Free entry; parking charges apply
Photo: Shaun Ferguson / CC BY-SA 2.0
Great Fen - Ramsey Heights
Free nature reserve on the Great Fen with ponds, a bird hide, an outdoor classroom and family events and clubs such as pond dipping and den building.
Free
Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens
Historic castle with parkland, gardens and a farm shop near Bourne, open seasonally.
Photo: Wehha / CC BY-SA 3.0
Hamerton Zoo Park
Wildlife park in Hamerton with a wide range of animals.
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Council country park with a fenced, dog-free play area (hill slide and zip wire), lakes, woodland and family events.
Free entry
Photo: Simon Judd / CC BY-SA 2.0
Hinchingbrooke District Scouts
Scout district covering Huntingdon, St Neots and nearby villages, with Beavers (6-8), Cubs, Scouts and Explorer groups.
Houghton Mill (National Trust)
National Trust watermill on the Great Ouse with hands-on milling activities, meadows, walks and a tea room.
Photo: Cmglee / CC BY-SA 3.0
Huntingdon Library - Lego Club
Saturday Lego club at Huntingdon Library for 4-11 year olds.
50p suggested donation
Huntingdon Library - Toddler Rhymetime
Free toddler rhymetime at Huntingdon Library on Friday mornings (11am) in term time.
Free
Huntingdonshire free Teen Sports
Free council sport sessions for 11-18 year olds (such as dodgeball and archery) at venues including One Leisure St Ives Outdoor, Yaxley and One…
Free
Inspire+ HAF holiday camps (Stamford, Bourne & Deepings)
Holiday activity and food (HAF) camps with a hot lunch, free for eligible children, run in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings in the school holidays.
Free if eligible; £25/day otherwise
Itter Park
Green Flag park off Fulbridge Road in Paston with a play area, tennis courts, table tennis, a wildlife pond, and summer and Easter fun days run by…
Free
Photo: Julian Dowse / CC BY-SA 2.0
Johnsons of Old Hurst
Family farm near St Ives with a small zoo, farm shop, tea room and seasonal events such as Halloween and a Christmas market; birthday packages…
Jubilee junior parkrun
Free, weekly, timed 2km run for children aged 4-14 every Sunday morning, run by volunteers. Register once with parkrun and bring a barcode.
Free
Ketton Pumpkins
Seasonal pick-your-own pumpkin patch near Stamford with free entry; you pay per pumpkin.
Free entry; pumpkins from £1
Key Theatre
Riverside theatre with family shows and a youth theatre.
Photo: Derek Harper / CC BY-SA 2.0
Manor Farm Park, Eye
Green Flag village park in Eye, reached via Cleve Place, supported by a local community group.
Free
March Museum
Accredited volunteer-run museum of March and district history, with talks and events.
Market Deeping Children's Centre
Free Lincolnshire County Council sessions for families with under-5s, including Pop in and Play.
Free
Nene Outdoors
Watersports and activity centre at Ferry Meadows offering sessions and courses.
Nene Valley Railway
Heritage steam railway running between Wansford and Peterborough with seasonal family specials.
Photo: Paul Bryan / CC BY-SA 2.0
Norris Museum
Free museum of Huntingdonshire history on the riverside in St Ives, with gallery trails, activity bags and family craft sessions.
Free
Photo: Peter O'Connor / CC BY-SA 2.0
One Leisure free multi-sports sessions
Free term-time multi-sports sessions for children and young people at venues across Huntingdonshire, run by the council's Active Lifestyles team.
Free
Oundle Museum
Small free museum of Oundle's history, open weekend afternoons in season.
Free
Photo: Michael Trolove / CC BY-SA 2.0
PARCA youth activities
Peterborough Asylum and Refugee Community Association runs a safe, welcoming youth club space for local children and young people.
PARCA Youth Activities
Community association running youth activities in Peterborough.
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Council nature reserve by the River Great Ouse with walking trails and family events such as half-term wildlife sessions and a Halloween trail.
Free entry; some events charged (e.g. £7.50)
Photo: Mick Lobb / CC BY-SA 2.0
Peckover House and Garden
National Trust Georgian townhouse and walled garden in the centre of Wisbech. Under-5s go free and family tickets are available.
Child (5-17) £5 with Gift Aid; under 5s free
Photo: Theyellowtulip / CC BY-SA 3.0
Peterborough Cathedral - family visits
Cathedral with family trails and interactive panels; tower tours for ages 8 and up.
Peterborough CoderDojo
Free fortnightly Saturday coding club where young people learn to make games, animations and websites, from beginner to advanced.
Free
Peterborough Family Hubs - play sessions
Peterborough City Council family hub play activities for under-5s and their families, such as Seedlings and Saplings stay-and-play and parent…
Mostly free (some sessions £4)
Peterborough HAF programme
Council-coordinated Holiday Activities and Food programme giving free places to eligible children in school holidays.
Free for eligible children
Peterborough Libraries Rhymetime & Storytime
Free weekly rhyme and story sessions for under-5s at Peterborough's libraries; the libraries also run a children's craft club.
Free
Peterborough Lido
1930s outdoor heated pool open in summer, with SEND family sessions on Wednesday evenings.
SEND sessions £6 (carers free)
Photo: Julian Dowse / CC BY-SA 2.0
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
City museum with free entry, exhibitions and half-term family activities.
Free entry (some events charged)
Photo: Dylan Moore / CC BY-SA 2.0
Peterborough Scouts
Scouting groups across Peterborough for ages 4-18 (Squirrels to Explorers); find a group by age on the site.
Priory Park, St Neots
Council park with two large enclosed children's play areas, a zip line and a basketball area.
Free
Photo: David Howard / CC BY-SA 2.0
Railworld Wildlife Haven
Riverside wildlife haven and railway heritage site near the city centre.
Photo: Chris Allen / CC BY-SA 2.0
Ramsey Library - Rhymetime
Free term-time rhymetime for babies and toddlers on Friday mornings at Ramsey Library.
Free
Ramsey Rural Museum
Volunteer-run museum of Fenland rural life, with children's trails and activities.
Photo: Shaun Ferguson / CC BY-SA 2.0
Riverside junior parkrun, St Neots
Free, weekly, timed 2km run for children aged 4-14 every Sunday morning, run by volunteers. Register once with parkrun and bring a barcode.
Free
Riverside Park, St Neots
Large riverside park with several children's play areas, toilets and parking.
Free
Photo: Paul Gillett / CC BY-SA 2.0
RSPB Nene Washes
RSPB reserve on the Nene flood plain near Whittlesey with a wash-bank walk and views over the meadows.
Free
Photo: Richard Humphrey / CC BY-SA 2.0
RSPB Ouse Fen
RSPB wetland reserve created from a working quarry, with new trails, circular walks and picnic tables.
Free
Photo: Hugh Venables / CC BY-SA 2.0
Sawtry Library - Rhymetime
Free drop-in rhymetime for under-5s during term time at Sawtry Library.
Free
Showcase Cinema de Lux Peterborough
Cinema with a daily family ticket before 5pm and cheaper Monday tickets.
Family ticket £30 before 5pm; Saver Mondays from £4.99
Sparks (St Peter's Yaxley)
Church group for under-5s and their parents or carers with crafts, music and story time.
Free
St Ives Library - Rhymetime
Free term-time rhymetime sessions for babies and toddlers (two Wednesday morning sessions) at St Ives Library.
Free
St Mary's Baby and Toddler Group
Weekly term-time drop-in with toys, crafts, toast and juice, and singing at the end. Held in the church's lower hall; no church membership needed.
Free (donations welcome)
St Neots Library - Lego Club & rhymetimes
St Neots Library runs a term-time Saturday Lego Club for 5-11s plus song, rhyme and storytime sessions for under-5s.
Lego Club 50p
Stamford All Saints' Junior Choir
Church junior choir for children from Year 3 (age 7) upwards, rehearsing on Friday afternoons and singing at services and concerts.
Free
Stamford Arts Centre - family shows
Council-run arts centre with family shows, children's theatre and an annual pantomime.
Photo: Ian S / CC BY-SA 2.0
Stamford Children's Centre
Free Lincolnshire County Council sessions for families with under-5s, including Pop In and Play and Stay and Play for under-1s.
Free
Stamford Library - Rhyme Time & Storytime
Free rhyme time and storytime sessions for babies and toddlers under five, plus a LEGO club, at Stamford Library.
Free
Tea and Tots (Orton Gospel Hall)
Free term-time session for little ones and their parents or carers on Tuesday mornings (10-11.30am) with play, crafts, snacks, stories and singing.
Free
The Cresset
Arts and community venue in Bretton hosting shows, including an annual pantomime.
The Cromwell Museum
Free museum about Oliver Cromwell with family trails, craft activities and holiday events for children.
Free
Photo: Chiswick Chap / CC BY-SA 4.0
The Place Stamford
Creative community venue in Stamford running workshops for kids and teens, school holiday activities, music and movement classes and party hire.
Thorpe Meadows (Nene Park)
Riverside parkland with walks and a sculpture trail next to the rowing lake.
Free
Photo: Chris Heaton / CC BY-SA 2.0
Tiniest Feet Baby Group - Sawtry
Free Best Start family hub baby group for pre-mobile babies on Monday mornings at the Sawtry Child and Family Zone.
Free
Toddler Time at The Light Wisbech
Toddler-friendly cinema screenings for pre-school children and their carers, where audience participation is encouraged.
Tickets from £3.99
West End Park, March - play area & skate park
Council-run park in March with a children's play area and a skate park.
Free
Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival
Annual January folk festival in Whittlesey where the Straw Bear parades through town with dancers and musicians.
Free to watch
Whittlesey Library - Wiggle and Giggle
Free Friday-morning rhymetime for babies and toddlers at Whittlesey Library.
Free
Wisbech Museum
Town museum with collections, archives and exhibitions, plus family events in the school holidays such as the October half-term After Dark event.
Photo: Adrian S Pye / CC BY-SA 2.0
Wisbech Park Splashpad & play area
Free splash pad in Wisbech Park for toddlers up to early teens, open daily 10am-5pm from Easter to mid-September, next to the park's play area.
Free
Photo: Tony Bennett / CC BY-SA 2.0
Woodgreen Pets Charity - Godmanchester
Pets charity's rehoming centre near Godmanchester, which welcomes visitors.
Young People March
Youth charity running weekly clubs, drop-ins and holiday clubs for young people in March.
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More things to do with kids in Peterborough
- Baby & toddler groups
- Swimming lessons
- Gymnastics & trampolining
- Football & sports clubs
- Dance & drama
- Martial arts
- Music
- Coding & STEM
- Holiday clubs & wraparound
- Party venues
- Party entertainers
- Soft play & indoor play
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