Guidebook for Stamford
Sightseeing
Burghley is one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age. Beautiful grounds designed by Capability Brown, Garden of Surprises great for children
150 locals recommend
Burghley House
Burghley is one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age. Beautiful grounds designed by Capability Brown, Garden of Surprises great for children
Entertainment & Activities
Rutland Water is the Playground of the East Midlands with Water Sports, Nature Reserves, Outdoor Adventure Centre, Cycling & Walking
10 locals recommend
Rutland Water Tourist Information Centre
Sykes LaneRutland Water is the Playground of the East Midlands with Water Sports, Nature Reserves, Outdoor Adventure Centre, Cycling & Walking
Stamford Tourist Information Centre
27 St Mary's StFilms, theatre and art exhibitions
Drinks & Nightlife
A beautiful old coaching inn - great for lunch (in the Garden room restaurant) or afternoon tea in the lounge or courtyard.
50 locals recommend
The George Hotel of Stamford
71 High Street St Martin'sA beautiful old coaching inn - great for lunch (in the Garden room restaurant) or afternoon tea in the lounge or courtyard.
A lively bar which serves very reasonably priced food together with a good range of cocktails and other drinks
15 locals recommend
Cosy Club
Horse Shoe LaneA lively bar which serves very reasonably priced food together with a good range of cocktails and other drinks
Parks & Nature
The nature reserve has many hides and is excellent for birdwatchers. The internatio0nal Bird fair is held here annually in mid August
43 locals recommend
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
The nature reserve has many hides and is excellent for birdwatchers. The internatio0nal Bird fair is held here annually in mid August
Food Scene
The Olive Branch
Main StreetExcellent food in a popular gastro pub set in a small village.
Possibly the best cakes and coffe in Stamford. Excellent breakfasts and lunches too.
10 locals recommend
The Fine Food Store
37 St Mary's StPossibly the best cakes and coffe in Stamford. Excellent breakfasts and lunches too.
Actually a pub, but with excellent food. Wednesday evening "Auberge supper" is very popular as they serve an excellent 3 course meal for a very reasonable price.
Six Bells
Actually a pub, but with excellent food. Wednesday evening "Auberge supper" is very popular as they serve an excellent 3 course meal for a very reasonable price.
Arts & Culture
Films, plays, music and Art exhibitions are all on offer in this delightful theatre. Activites for children are available in school holidays and there is also a small cafe and a bar.
24 locals recommend
Stamford Tourist Information Centre
27 St Mary's StFilms, plays, music and Art exhibitions are all on offer in this delightful theatre. Activites for children are available in school holidays and there is also a small cafe and a bar.