About this Event
DOGSTHORPE STROLL
Date: Saturday 7 March 2026
Time: 1030am- 12:30pm
The stroll around ‘old’ Dogsthorpe will last around an hour with 30 minutes at the end for refreshments and discussion.
The stroll will be led by Toby Wood and will begin and end at Dogsthorpe Library, Central Avenue PE1 4LH.
During the stroll, we will look up, down and around and will pause to listen to some of Toby’s poems about the area.
Participants will hear a little about the history of Dogsthorpe and will have the chance to take photos, talk and write down thoughts.
We will start the stroll with a quick gathering, before making our way through Central Avenue and parts of Dogsthorpe before coming back to the library for tea.
*Not only do you get to join this walk but your photos, words or just chats could feature in an outdoor exhibition in April 2026 in the Dogsthorpe area and in a !SNAP! Publication too.
About Toby Wood: Toby was born in 1951 at Thorpe Hall and lived for the first 21 years of his life in Dogsthorpe. Having briefly left to train to be a teacher, and now married, he returned to Dogsthorpe where he has lived ever since. Toby worked in Education in Peterborough and was the city’s first poet laureate in 1998. He is not widely travelled.
ACCESS Information: For March 7th / Dogsthorpe Photo Walk/ Stroll
- We advise people wear suitable clothing and footwear, as the walk will be outdoors.
- All under 16's to be accompanied by an adult.
- Most of the walk will be accessible, for any questions about the route then email Keely.
- We are meeting at Dogsthorpe Library and then ending the walk there too, where we will have refreshments.
- A member of Peterborough Presents will be on the walk with the group and another back at the library.
- Toilets are available for attendees to use inside the library and they are wheelchair accessible.Travel information:
- There is a bus stop in front of Dogsthorpe Library on central avenue, opposite Dogsthorpe Infants school. Ask for the Central Avenue shops.
- There is a small car park for 8-10 in front of the library, which is good for blue badge holders.
- Click on Peterborough Bus Times here for the most up to date timetables: https://pbt.busatlas.uk/dogsthorpe_central.html
- Please do email Keely with any access questions or for more information: [email protected] or call her on 07436 031383
- Website: www.peterboroughpresents.org or Follow us @peterboroughpresents
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dogsthorpe Library, Central Avenue, Peterborough, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
