Things to do in Peterborough

Since lockdown restrictions eased on April 12, attractions and hospitality venues can reopen outdoors and events can now start going ahead once more. Here are six things happening in Peterborough this weekend:

On the eve of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral, Peterborough Cathedral is hosting a service in commemoration and thanksgiving for his life.

Today is the day - shops, pub gardens, libraries, hair salons and barber shops, gyms, and outdoor dining are all set up and ready to go for the first time in 2021.

All pubs have been working hard to get to reopen when guidance allows - but some are returning sooner than others.

Although the 'stay at home' message comes to an end on Monday March 29 - and many outdoor facilities are open - phase two of lockdown easing won't commence until April 12, if the roadmap stays on track.

Peterborough-based duo Double A have just celebrated the first anniversary of their virtual open mic night events, after a year of keeping people performing through the pandemic.

Flag Fen will be reopening from April 12, after the government confirmed that the second stage of lifting lockdown would go ahead as planned.

Peterborough residents are being invited to take part in a video project to help tell the diverse story of the Covid-19 pandemic in the city.

The Green Backyard may have been closed through each of the national lockdowns, but there's been a lot going on behind the scenes to get the community garden to a point where it can open safely.

With some sunshine hopefully just around the corner Easter is the perfect time for you to get some fresh air - either by yourself, with friends or with the whole family.