Known as the ‘Best stone town in England’. Stamford boasts eleven churches some of which date back to the 13th Century.

17th, 18th and 19th Century lime stone homes make up the residential areas within the town centre. Back in 1967 Stamford was the first area to be designated in England as Conservation Area.

When visiting Stamford there are plenty of places to visit. The Town Museum, tours of the Victorian Brewery where fruit beers are still made, Stamford Arts Centre hosts regular entertainment with a cinema, theatre and exhibitions along with offering coffee and a bar. For more active visitors Leisure Connections in Drift Road was a wave effect pool, fitness and health suite.



A Farmers Market is held every other Friday in the town and the main general market is held on a Friday with a smaller market on Saturday.

There are plenty of quaint antique shops to browse around with St Martins Antique Centre having over 50 stalls to meander around whilst visiting Stamford.

Stamford School educated the famous Conductor, Sir Malcolm Sargent and the creator of Morse – Colin Dexter.

Burghley House the Elizabethan house was built in the 16th century by William Cecil and is now open for everyone to enjoy during the summer period. Since 1961 it has staged the International Horse Trials. Princess Anne became European champion at Burghley in 1971 and her daughter, Zara Phillips, more recently finishing second in 2003.



Burghley House has also featured in Pride and Prejudice, The Da Vinci Code, Elizabeth and also hosts the Battle of the Proms.

Tolethorpe Hall hosts the outdoor Shakespeare performances with visitors choosing to dine either in the Hall or with a picnic in the grounds.





Stamford