HMP Peterborough was built on the site of the former Baker Perkins engineering works.

[3] The prison was involved in controversy when it advertised for two holistic therapists to offer inmates reflexology, aromatherapy and Indian head massages.

The MP for Peterborough, Stewart Jackson accused the prison of pampering inmates and sending out the wrong message to hard-working families.

[5] A month later, women prisoners complained that the food served at the jail was too high in calories, and made them put on weight.

[6] In January 2013, the Ministry of Justice announced that an additional houseblock will be constructed at the prison, increasing its capacity.