Peterborough

Complete, easy-to-follow guide on how to reach the Peterborough Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — with detailed travel options by car 🚗, bus 🚌, and train 🚆, parking 🅿️ info and how to pay, how to find the building 🏢, plus a Quick Checklist at the end 👇. 

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Peterborough

📌 Centre Name:
PSI at Online Exams Peterborough – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address:
Sefton House, Adam Court,
Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5PP, UK 🇬🇧 

📞 Test Booking Helpline:
📞 0800 015 4245 — official Life in the UK Test support (Mon–Fri). 

🦽 Facilities:
✔️ Wheelchair access
✔️ Guide dog friendly. 

Sefton House is at the rear of the Adam Court business complex, identifiable by red-trimmed windows and a quieter industrial area. 

🚗 1. By Car – Driving & Parking 🚗

🛣️ Directions

• The test centre is easy to reach via the A1(M) motorway, which passes just west of Peterborough.

• From the A1(M), follow the A47 toward Peterborough town, then take signs for Newark Road / Adam Court / Boongate Estate into the test centre area. 

📍 Enter this postcode for satnav:
PE1 5PP — it takes you to the Adam Court / Newark Road business area where Sefton House is located.

🅿️ Parking – Where & How

✔️ On-site parking at Sefton House:
There are a reasonable number of parking spaces directly at Sefton House and nearby buildings in the same business complex — this is the best place to park on test day. 

💡 Parking Notes
🚫 No parking available on weekends — the car park is typically closed.
❗ If the on-site spaces are full, there aren’t convenient alternative car parks within a short walking distance, and local streets do not offer easy paid parking close by. 
➡️ If you must park farther away (e.g., at a Parkopedia location), be ready for a longer walk or bus connection.

💳 How to Pay for Parking:
✔️ Most on-site spaces at the business park are free for visitors on weekdays — just park and walk to Sefton House.
✔️ If you use a distant public car park, follow pay instructions at that site (apps like RingGo or pay machines). Always check signs. (General parking advice)

🎯 Tip: Arrive 30–45 minutes early to secure a good car park space, especially on weekdays.

🚌 2. By Bus 🚌

Peterborough’s local bus network serves stops close to the test centre:

🚏 Best Nearby Bus Stops:
✔️ Vicarage Farm Road — ~5 min walk to Sefton House.
✔️ Saracen Way — ~5 min walk to Sefton House. 

🚌 How to Use Local Buses

• Use local services that run along Newark Road / Boongate area, depending on your starting point in Peterborough.

• Many buses pass through or near Boongate Estate / Newark Road — the Vicarage Farm Road and Saracen Way stops are your best bet.

💳 Bus Payment:
✔️ Most local buses accept contactless card/phone tap 💳.
✔️ Alternatively, purchase a ticket on the bus (if the operator allows cash).
✔️ Check live routes/times on Google Maps or the local bus operator app before travel.

🚶 Walk from Bus Stop to Centre:
From either Vicarage Farm Road or Saracen Way, it’s a short 3–5 minute walk to Sefton House — just head toward the interior of Adam Court complex. 

🚆 3. By Train 🚆

🚉 Nearest Station:

📍 Peterborough Train Station — major rail stop with services from London King’s Cross, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, and beyond. 

📏 Distance to Test Centre:
➡️ Approximately 4.5 km west of the test venue — too far to walk comfortably (about 45 minutes). 

🚕 Train + Taxi (Recommended)

Because the test centre is far from the station and buses may still leave you with a long walk, the easiest option after the train is to take a taxi:

🚕 Local taxi companies near Peterborough:

• Peterborough Taxi 24/7: 01733 785102

• Peterborough Cars: 01733 704444

• The Taxi Firm Ltd: 01733 305405 

➡️ Tell the driver “Sefton House, Adam Court, Newark Road, PE1 5PP” and they’ll take you right to the test centre.

🏢 4. Locating the Test Centre Building 🏢

📍 Sefton House sits inside the Adam Court complex just off Newark Road on the eastern outskirts of Peterborough.

🧭 How to Recognise It

✔️ Look for a business park / small industrial estate area with several office buildings.
✔️ Sefton House is toward the back corner of the complex — you might see other office names near the entrance. 
✔️ The buildings often have red-trimmed windows and door features — a clue you’re in the right estate. 

💡 Test Day Tips

✔️ Arrive 15–20 minutes early before your scheduled test time.
✔️ Bring the valid photo ID used to book the test (e.g., passport, BRP). (GOV.UK)
✔️ Keep contact information handy in case you need the helpline 📞 (0800 015 4245).
✔️ If travelling by bus, check live departure info on the day via Google Maps or local travel apps.

📝 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Test Centre Address:
PSI at Online Exams Peterborough,
Sefton House, Adam Court,
Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5PP 🇬🇧 

🚗 By Car

✔️ Use PE1 5PP in satnav
✔️ On-site parking available (weekdays) 🅿️
✔️ Parking not available on weekends 🚫 

🚌 By Bus

✔️ Target stops: Vicarage Farm Road / Saracen Way 🚏
✔️ ~5 min walk to centre 🚶
✔️ Pay with contactless card/phone 💳 

🚆 Train + Taxi

✔️ Peterborough Train Station (major rail hub) 🚆
✔️ Take taxi to Sefton House (best option) 🚕 

🏢 Finding the Building

✔️ Sefton House is inside Adam Court complex
✔️ Look for red-trimmed windows / office park entry
✔️ Ground-floor entrance marked with building name 

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔️ Arrive 15–20 min early ⏰
✔️ Bring photo ID used to book 📄
✔️ Plan your travel and parking ahead