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Local Services & Information
Local Services & Information

Local Services & Information

Welcome to Peterborough

Peterborough is the city at the heart of rural East England, bridging the Cambridgeshire, Rutland, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire borders.

Peterborough is a city in eastern England. It’s known for the 12th- and 13th-century Peterborough Cathedral, with its Gothic facade. In a former hospital building, the Peterborough Museum has a reconstructed Victorian operating theatre, plus fossils and paintings. Flag Fen Archaeology Park features Bronze Age village and causeway remains. Nene Park is home to woodlands, footpaths and Ferry Meadows recreation area.

Visiting Peterborough, you will find a heritage city, an environment city, an event city and a modern exciting cosmopolitan place. Enjoy the city while you’re here.

Local Services

Local Taxi Firms

Peterborough Cars – 01733 704 444

A2B Euro Cars – 01733 566666

The nearest taxi rank is a short walk towards the city centre outside Embassy and Wetherspoons.

 

Places to Eat

There are lots of takeaways around the theatre if you head into the city centre.

Almost opposite the theatre on the other side of the road is “Flames” a lovely friendly restaurant with a great selection of pizzas, steaks and pasts choices.

The nearest Wetherspoons “The College Arms” is also on Broadway towards the city centre on the same side of the street as us and is just a 3-4 minutes walk.

Cathedral Square as a whole host of lovely eateries in a lovely location! Argo Lounge is very popular but there is a huge choice in this area including Wagamama’s, Five Guys, Pizza Express.

 

Supermarkets

Nearest supermarket to the theatre is Tesco Metro which is a 5 minutes walk into the city centre along Broadway. Within Queensgate, the shopping centre these is an M&S Food Hall.

There is larger Asda Superstore at West Rivergate Shopping Centre PE1 1ET

If you need a 24 hour store, try Tesco Extra, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, PE7 8BD

Medical Services

NHS Walk-In Centre

Peterborough Minor Illness and Injury Unit, City Care Centre, Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6DB

01733 847100

 

NHS General Hospital (A&E)

Bretton Gate, Bretton , Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

01733 678000

 

Emergency Dentist

Peterborough Dental Access Centre, 5 Midgate, PE1 1TN

0800 952 0870

 

Physiotherapist (Visiting & Treatment Room)

Consult Physio Ltd 07557 272 826

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Visiting Companies

Visiting Companies

If you're visiting us as a technician, performer or stage management, this is the place to start and where you can find all the useful information about New Theatre and Peterborough.
Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Our technical specifications are available to download prior to your visit with us. If you have a prepared rider, please send it across with as much notice as possible to help us meet your expectations during your visit.
Digs & Accommodation

Digs & Accommodation

With a range of accommodations available through our dedicated map, it's easy to book great value digs during your visit. We provide the best rates for Booking.com and VRBO via our collaboration with Stay22.
Company Parking

Company Parking

There is a small Pay and Display Car Park at the rear of New Theatre on Park Road. Spaces are limited so please arrange with your Company our Tour Manager the best parking during your visit.