Situated in the Cambridgeshire in the East of England, Peterborough sits on the banks of the River Nene. Peterborough’s topography is both flat and low-lying, with some parts of the town actually being below sea level. Peterborough city center, dominated by the ancient Gothic Cathedral, is small and friendly, and its shopping center is dominated by the Queensgate development, containing almost on hundred stores from the major national retail chains to small family owned business.

The city center has more than its fair share of restaurant and visitors to the city will not be spared their choice of cuisine. For those who are looking for a night on the town, there is much to do with pubs and night clubs plying their wares into the night.

For lovers of history and art a visit to the Peterborough Museum and Galleries is recommended. Housing Natural History, Archaeology, Jurassic, as well as historical artifacts dating back to Norman times, the gallery houses fine art from such famous artists as Van Hyrum and Turner. Peterborough is a fairly dynamic community that has almost doubled in size over the thirty years or so. Once dependant solely on manufacturing as its source of income, the city now depends on the service industry for much of its sources of employment

Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Peterborough and the region. There are several pick up areas around the city with discounts on offer for rentals of three days and over. Car Hire in Peterborough comes as a ‘fully inclusive’ package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - and usually insurance excess. To rent a car anywhere in the United Kingdom, you must show a full driver's licence and a credit card in the driver’s name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Peterborough as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the region.