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Flag Fen

Fourth Drove | Fengate, Peterborough, England
01733 313414
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Ranked #6 of 13 attractions in Peterborough
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I did and it has survived. Will be visiting again this year. Excellent for kids education, and adults! More

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Peterborough UK
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Another great place of historical interest to visit when in Peterborough is the Flag Fen Bronze Age site. Offering a wonderful insight into the lives of our forbears and how they lived in times gone by. Prepare to spend the best part of a day here as there is so much to see and take on board. The visitor centre... More

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Buckinghamshire
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

excellent day out for the entire family. Great visitors centre and guides on hand to talk to you about the exhibits More

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UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

A great place for children and adults with lots to see and enjoy. Perfect on a sunny day, it gives an insight into life in England 3000 years ago. Highly recommended. More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

A bleak day in Oct as our Aus family joined us to visit this place of history. A lovely restaurant and shop built since my last visit over 20 yrs ago. Replica huts built to enable people to see the history and lifestyle of the Bronze Age people. Great historic site must be a good eduactional visit for children and... More

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Brecon, Wales
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

If you like history, come here. Excellent. Love the work they have done here, even better than watching time team! More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011
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We have visited many sites such as this up and down the british isles and the site had a heyday long ago but has since rested on those laurels too long with buildings looking uncared for, badly maintained displays and ageing interpretation of information. As such disappointing! The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the herb garden was well... More

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Peterborough
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2011

We visited here on one of their fun days. There was lots to see and do. It's a really interesting place, full of history. Highly recommended venue and a great place to take kids. More

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cambridgeshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2011

There are some outdoor places in this local area which are quite understated in many ways but I just connect with and have been lovely places to take my young kids. Taking the kids round the boardwalk of Wicken Fen, exploring the corners of The Botanic Gardens in Cambridge, taken time out in the visitors centre at Paxton Pits before... More

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