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Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Peterborough
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Peterborough
Peterborough is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Marholm, 40km from Ely Cathedral.
Peterborough is in England, United Kingdom, with about 160,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Marholm, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Peterborough?
Within an hour or so of Peterborough: Drayton House (Saltburn) (29 km), Ely Cathedral (40 km), Santa Pod Raceway (45 km), King's College Chapel, Cambridge (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Peterborough?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Crystal Palace Circuit and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Peterborough?
Peterborough is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Marholm.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 163,379
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.5736, -0.2478
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Peterborough
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
48 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Backs, Cambridge
The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
48 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
PF International Kart Circuit
One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Peterborough
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 48 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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