Peterborough sits right on the A1, so it's easy to reach, and there are some properly characterful venues within a few miles. Tell us the date and place and we'll send over available magicians and a quote.
Old coaching inns and riverside hotels
The Great North Road has left Peterborough with some lovely old inns. The Haycock Manor Hotel at Wansford sits by the River Nene and has a ballroom for weddings and parties. The Bell Inn at Stilton, the village that gave its name to the cheese, has a function suite designed with weddings in mind.
Old inns tend to have a mix of rooms and nooks rather than one huge hall. Roaming magic suits that well, because the magician moves between rooms and finds the guests wherever they've settled.
Wedding magician in Peterborough and the villages
Peterborough couples often choose venues in the villages and countryside around the city, from riverside hotels to old manor houses. Ceremonies and receptions are often in the same place, which makes timing magic simple.
The drinks reception is the most popular slot, followed by a short set while the evening guests arrive. If you've got a lot of children coming, say so, and we'll pick a magician who's great with all ages.
Family weddings around Peterborough often have a fair few children among the guests, and they get fidgety during the photos and the speeches. A magician who's good with all ages keeps them happy without leaving the adults out.
If you'd rather have a separate children's entertainer for a kids' party, we can find one for you too. Just mention it when you enquire.
Country-house venues
Orton Hall Hotel, a 17th-century manor house in Orton Longueville, is licensed for ceremonies and hosts weddings and parties close to the city centre. A bit further out, Burghley House near Stamford is one of the great Elizabethan houses, with its Orangery used for receptions.
At a grand venue like Burghley, you'll want entertainment that feels right in the room. Elegant close-up magic, done at the tables or among small groups, does exactly that.
Burghley sets particular days for different kinds of wedding, so check the date with the house before you book anything else. Once that's fixed, we can confirm a magician.
Work parties and company events
Peterborough has a lot of warehouse, logistics and finance employers, and plenty of them book a big Christmas do. A magician at the welcome drinks gets colleagues from different shifts and sites talking before dinner.
For an awards night or company dinner, a short stage set or some mind reading after the meal gives the evening a bit of a lift before the DJ takes over.
Got a mix of office and warehouse staff, or a team spread over several sites? Magic is a leveller. Everyone's equally baffled, whatever their job title, and that's a good place to start a party.
Getting there
Most venues around Peterborough are easy to reach from the A1 and the A47 and have their own parking, which makes life simple. In the city centre, near the cathedral, it's mostly public car parks, so we check unloading with the venue.
Village venues like Stilton and Wansford are quick to reach, but allow a few extra minutes on winter nights when the country roads are dark.
We'll confirm everything in writing before the day, so you know who's coming and when.
