Van Hire Peterborough

Travel in your van hire from Thrifty to the east of England, and you’ll find yourself in the beautiful old town of Peterborough. Peterborough lies on the River Nene, and some of the land is actually below sea level, most of the land is flat and low-lying. The town takes in the RAF base of Wittering, and evidence suggests settlement back in the Bronze Ages, with Roman occupation also evidenced. If you take your van hire to the east of the current town centre, you’ll come across the area known as the Fens: an area of former wetlands, known in Peterborough as Flag Fens, and an important archaeological site. Flag Fen is believed to be a religious site from the Bronze Ages, with very long logs forming five rows, connecting the town of Peterborough to the island of Whittlesey.

In the 900sBC, the land was much lower, and as debris covered the fens the logs were preserved very well in the moist, oxygen-poor conditions. Now it has been uncovered and drained, the finds are being threatened with degradation. At the site is a visitors’ centre, and part of the old Roman road (known as the Fen causeway) is exposed for viewing. As you get back into your van hire from Thrifty, imagine what it must have been like so long ago, without the luxury of vehicles!

During the time of the Saxons, a church was established which later became Peterborough Cathedral. A day spent in Peterborough is not complete until you have visited this spectacular building, so be sure to take full advantage of your van hire from Thrifty and stop by.

Somewhere else not to be missed is the Burghley House, home to the Lord High Treasurer to Elizabeth I. It was originally built in the shape of the letter E, in honour of the Queen, but is now missing its north-west wing. Use your van hire from Thrifty to get around Peterborough, and fully explore this historic and beautiful town.