vti_encoding:SR|utf8-nl vti_timelastmodified:TR|08 Oct 2004 10:20:21 -0000 vti_extenderversion:SR|5.0.2.5012 vti_backlinkinfo:VX|lifestyle/articles.asp lifestyle/people.asp vti_title:SR|Peterborough UK - Lifestyle - Interview - Jim Bacon vti_lineageid:SR|{18E0F483-CAC1-4425-8951-78DEC22E68A1} vti_cacheddtm:TX|20 Jan 2005 02:02:47 -0000 vti_filesize:IR|12908 vti_cachedtitle:SR|Peterborough UK - Lifestyle - Interview - Jim Bacon vti_cachedbodystyle:SR| vti_cachedlinkinfo:VX|Q|../../css/style.css H|/lifestyle/index.asp S|../../media/lifestyle/jimbacon.jpg H|http://www.weatherquest.co.uk H|http://www.weatherquest.co.uk S|../../media/yline.gif S|../../media/pix.gif S|../../media/lifestyle/bobhillier.jpg H|mailto:bob.hillier@virgin.net H|http://www.weatherquest.co.uk H|/lifestyle/articles.asp H|/forums/default.asp S|../../media/bottom.gif H|<%=\\ Request.ServerVariables("HTTP_REFERER")\\ %> H|jokes.asp H|/calendar/eventform.htm vti_cachedsvcrellinks:VX|FQUS|css/style.css FHUS|lifestyle/index.asp FSUS|media/lifestyle/jimbacon.jpg NHHS|http://www.weatherquest.co.uk NHHS|http://www.weatherquest.co.uk FSUS|media/yline.gif FSUS|media/pix.gif FSUS|media/lifestyle/bobhillier.jpg NHUS|mailto:bob.hillier@virgin.net NHHS|http://www.weatherquest.co.uk FHUS|lifestyle/articles.asp FHUS|forums/default.asp FSUS|media/bottom.gif UHUS|<%=\\ Request.ServerVariables("HTTP_REFERER")\\ %> NHUS|lifestyle/articles/jokes.asp FHUS|calendar/eventform.htm vti_cachedneedsrewrite:BR|false vti_cachedhasbots:BR|false vti_cachedhastheme:BR|false vti_cachedhasborder:BR|false vti_metatags:VR|HTTP-EQUIV=Content-Language HTTP-EQUIV=EXPIRES HTTP-EQUIV=VW96.OBJECT\\ TYPE Document Description A\\ Peterborough\\ UK\\ Website,\\ promoting\\ the\\ City\\ of\\ Peterborough\\ UK\\ with\\ information,\\ chat,\\ news\\ and\\ views.\\ www\\ peterborough\\ net keywords peterborough,city,uk,england,cambridgeshire,entertainment,calendar,gigs,music,people,clubs,sport,news,movies,asp,information,info,attractions,home,health,cathedral,visitors,job\\ vacancies,jobs,theatre,arts, ProgId FrontPage.Editor.Document RATING General REVISIT-AFTER 2\\ weeks ROBOTS index,follow vti_charset:SR|windows-1252 vti_progid:SR|FrontPage.Editor.Document 8 million of expenditure

Estimated number of staying nights for Cambridgeshire was 9.1m

Peterborough’s share was 1,027m

Estimated number of full time job equivalents (FTE’s) supported by tourism expenditure in Cambridgeshire was 14,592

Peterborough’s share was 3,782 Based on Destination

Benchmarking 2001 – DID YOU KNOW?

Peterborough came top in the All Large Town/Cities category for:
ease of finding way around – road signs, pedestrian signs and information boards.
upkeep of Parks and Open Spaces
cleanliness of streets
ease of car parking
more work needs to be undertaken to improve our scores for:
cleanliness of public toilets
overall enjoyment of visit
likelihood of recommending a visit

WHATS NEW?

Whether you own a small cafe, restaurant or bike hire company in Peterborough Tourism plays an important part in the success of your business. Be part of this success and help us to build on Peterborough's reputation as a great place to visit.

Visitors to the city want to know about local transport, walks, cycling, eating out, evening entertainment, children's activities, attractions, leisure facilities, events, coach tours and accommodation. So if you operate any of these, please make sure we know about you. We are happy to display your leaflets and brochures - free of charge of course!

Opening times:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9 - 5
Tuesday 9.30 - 5
Saturdays and Bank Holidays 12 - 4
Summer Sundays 12 - 4

For further information on the TIC please contact Karen Butler, Senior Information Officer on 01733 452338 or Linda Wills, Tourism Officer on 01733 343329.

Developing Tourism in Peterborough Seminar at the Key Theatre, 8 May. Main organisers of the event were Spencer Phillips from the Key Theatre and Linda Wills, Tourism Officer. It was an extremely positive and thought provoking day. A document has been produced recording all discussions and ideas so if you would like to receive a copy, please contact either Spencer (01733 552437) or Linda (01733 343329).