Bretton, Peterborough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bretton |
|
|---|---|
| Population | 12,689 |
| OS grid reference | TF1601 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode district | PE3 |
| Dialling code | 01733 |
| Police | Cambridgeshire |
| Fire | Cambridgeshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Bretton is a residential area and civil parish in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in the United Kingdom. Bretton has been designed as a green environment; the major roads are tree-lined and there are several large parks and playing fields. It consists of two main areas; North Bretton and South Bretton, these are divided by Bretton Centre. Bretton Centre's main building is The Cresset multi-purpose venue, holding a large stage and seating, shops, a church, children's entertainment and places to eat.
History
Peterborough was designated a New Town in 1967 and Bretton was created as the city's first township; shortly followed by Orton. Bretton's construction began in 1970.
Demography
At the time of the 2001 census, Bretton parish had a population of 12,689 people – 6,160 males and 6,529 females living in 5,191 households.
Culture
Bretton is home to The Cresset, a theatre which also contains other leisure facilities, a library, a church and shops.
Bretton also holds one of the biggest fireworks displays in peterborough, held at the peterborough rugby lions club every year in November.
