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The Burg

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The Burg
4.5
#9 of 17 things to do in Peterborough
History Museums
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Meg S
Adelaide, Australia99 contributions
Well worth the visit.
Jun. 2023 • Couples
Great display of history of town in the well presented 'N' gauge model train that runs for 10 minutes with the press of a button, and series of mural panels. The shop was well stocked also! Accessible by wheelchair - small step at entrance, and wide access lanes once inside BUT need to be able to stand or be held at standing height to see the train model.
Written 9 June 2023
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Jeff_8mile
Melbourne, Australia283 contributions
A surprise
Sep. 2021
Went to buy a lotto ticket and found a model railway amongst other things. Very well done and another plus for this very pleasant country town.
Written 8 September 2021
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Ian M
Mildura, Australia714 contributions
newsagency
Feb. 2021
this is setup in the local newsagency. plenty to look at and the model train showing Peterborough in 1960;s was very interesting. Fre entry anw worth a visit
Written 28 February 2021
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Jayne J
Mackay, Australia2,657 contributions
GREAT FIR TRAIN BUFFS
Nov. 2019 • Couples
The Burg is inside the newsagency, which is worth a look on its own. Inside the Burg is a working model train, a video and fantastic muriels covering the walls. Children would love a visit there.
Written 25 November 2019
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Anne A
Adelaide, Australia87 contributions
A Great Find
Oct. 2019
Set up in a side room in the news agency, the staff were very friendly & informative. The miniature railway was excellent & set up as close as possible to current day Peterborough, as space would permit. A gold coin donation is a very minimal request for what is on display. Thank you very much for sharing this with all the tourists that pass through your very well preserved & interesting town. I highly recommend a visit to all researching Peterborough.
Written 13 October 2019
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Glenys P
Port Broughton, South Australia, Australia47 contributions
Amazing Newsagency
Jul. 2019 • Couples
Really surprised by what they had in this shop so much to look at and buy. Their displays and The Burg were fantastic. The lady was really friendly and helpful.
Written 21 July 2019
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livingpr00f
Childers, Australia14 contributions
Bob with a story
Apr. 2019 • Couples
Iconic legend with a great story, Bob traveled the trains so regularly to become a mascot and legend.
The monument erected to ensure he’s never forgotten.
Written 15 April 2019
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,564 contributions
For the Train Enthusiast
Mar. 2019 • Couples
The Burg is actually the local newsagent, which has a small museum off to one side. In the museum you can see a small model train set up. If you press the button, it runs for 10 minutes.

Overall, this small attraction is free and fills in a couple of minutes, so why not take a look?
Written 18 March 2019
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Marion R
Southern Queensland, Australia120 contributions
Amazing. Well done
Mar. 2019 • Couples
We wandered into the Burg and took our time having a good look. There has been lots of time, energy and love gone into creating this magical scene. Must take the time to have a look.
Written 16 March 2019
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4x4wheelers
Peterborough, Australia1,509 contributions
A must see in Peterborough for local town and railway history.
Oct. 2018 • Solo
Whether your local or touring the town visit the local newsagent for reading material, souvenirs and many other interesting things, and a MUST see is "The Burg". It is centrally located in the main street and entry is via the newsagents shop. There is a lot of history, a model railway setup of the original railway yards of Peterborough back in its heydays. It is suitable for all ages and would please everybody who visits.
Written 19 November 2018
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The Burg is open:
  • Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat - Sun 8:00 am - 11:30 am