Peterborough Cathedral Peterborough, England

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Early English Gothic (14C) west front of Peterborough Cathedral, glowing orange at sunset. Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

Originally an abbey church, Peterborough Cathedral is a Norman and Gothic building featuring an unusual triple facade, a rare medieval painted ceiling, magnificent fan vaulting, and the tomb of Catherine of Aragon.

Location map of Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Peterborough, England
Coordinates
52.5726066° N, 0.2394298° W map · aerial
Date(s)
1118-1238
Phone
01733 355315
Transport
by rail to Peterborough Station (10-15 min walk)
Parking
No parking at cathedral. Three City Council car parks are within a 5-10 minute walk: Bishop's Road, Riverside, and Car Haven.
Accessibility
Two parking spaces for blue badge holders in Cathedral Precincts. West and north entrances are step-free with automatic doors.

Article Info

Page Title
Peterborough Cathedral
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
February 17, 2024