Explore Your City

Peterborough is surrounded by diverse restaurants, bars and eateries. Of an evening or on your lunch break you can enjoy Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Pan-Asian, Mexican and Caribbean food and drink in the city centre (all whilst enjoying a nice student discount in some places).

Want to try something new? Why not give Ralphy's a go, a Vegan restaurant specialising in 'Fake'aways or The Chalkboard, offering one of their famous eyes-as-big-as-your-belly savoury boards!

Ralphy's – vegan fake-aways – 10% off  

Katana – pan Asian favourites – 20% off (Mon to Thurs) 

Coffee lovers can take full advantage of a 10% discount from our local Starbucks. Not your choice? Don't fret, there are tonnes of coffee shops locally include Nero, Pret, Costa, Bear and the Dicebox (if you fancy a board game whilst you're there).

Looking for something with a brunch or night time vibe? Why not try Katana or Las Iguanas, both are the perfect instagrammable venues in the city centre!

Las Iguanas – beautiful cocktails – 2-4-1 deals 

Bijou – food & live music – spirit / cocktail offers 

Auntie Anne's – classic & modern pretzels - 50% off  

Starbucks – your favourite coffee – 10% off 

From basic essentials to all your favourite high street retailers, Peterborough has it all. Clothes needn't be a problem as New Look, River Island, M&S, JD, H&M and Primark will be sure to sort you out. Whereas Boots, Asda and B&M will help with all those living essentials. Failing that, both Brotherhood and Serpentine retails parks are a bus ride away, or even Springfield or Milton Keynes if you have access to a car!

Queensgate Shopping Centre

Rivergate Shopping Centre

Peterborough City Market

There is no denying that most student's like to party on their down time and Peterborough is set up just for that! Why not start your night aboard Charters, Peterborough's iconic floating bar for pre-drinks and end your night in Embassy, the only club for early morning tunes! Both offer discounts with a valid ARU card too.

Embassy – 10% off entry 

Charters – 10% off bill  

Showcase Cinema – £9.50 Student Rate 

Peterborough is bursting with fun activities to suit the needs of all students. Nice weather? Why not try your hand at a kayak, paddle board or pedalo, right on the embankment of the University. We even have a wake boarding course just a 15 min drive from campus.

Prefer something indoors? Students can enjoy axe throwing, board game cafes, mini golf, cinemas, inflatable courses, gyms and more all within a short drives distance. Truly, there is never a reason to be stuck for something to do.

Glo Golf – out of this world mini putts – 15% off  

Boat and Kayak hire – embankment exploration – 20% off 

Peterborough United - local football team - U24 from £20 

Peterborough is filled with immense history, most notably it's beautiful Cathedral which is open to visitors every day of the week. Don't forget to also check out the museum which in town which is also free to access. Looking to connect with nature? Nene Park (or Ferry Meadows) is a great day out providing scenic walks, water sports and delicious food with beautiful lakeside view.

Peterborough Musuem – FREE 

Peterborough Cathedral – FREE 

Nene Park Peterborough - FREE