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Stamford is "as fine a town built all of stone as may be seen", according to the late-17C traveller and writer Celia Fiennes. It is such a picturesque town that it was the very first in England to be granted protected status.

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Tourist attractions Stamford : Things to see and do

  • Browne's Hospital Interesting

    Broad Street GB - Stamford PE9 1PF

    Built in around 1475, Brownes hospital had cubicles for "10 poor men" in what is now the Board Room. The chapel and audit room are both lit by memorable stained-glass windows dating from c 1480.

  • Museum

    Broad Street GB - Stamford PE9 1PJ

    The story of Stamford embraces its Saxon origins up to its starring role in a BBC television serial, Middlemarch , an adaptation of the novel of the same name by George Eliot. In a more macabre vein are the life-sized wax models of Daniel Lambert, t..

  • St Martin's Church Interesting

    High Street St. Martins GB - Stamford PE9 2LA

    Rebuilt in around 1480, St Martin's is built entirely in Perpendicular style. The north chapel is dominated by an imposing alabaster monument to William Cecil, Lord Burghley (1520-1598).

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Hotels Stamford

  • Crown Hotel

    All Saint's Place GB - Stamford PE9 2AG

    Fusing 17th century heritage with 21st century hospitality, this stylish boutique hotel is set amid the historic centre of Stamford, less than 5 minutes from the A1. Just 19 km (12 miles) from the Cathedral City of Peterborough, The Crown retains ma..

  • The George Hotel of Stamford

    71 St Martins GB - Stamford PE9 2LB

    Set in a historic inn, The George Hotel of Stamford is situated just off the ancient Great North Road. Guests can enjoy high-quality, traditional and imaginative English cuisine, an outstanding wine list, and 4-star bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. The bou..

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Restaurants Stamford

  • Jim's Yard Comfortable restaurant 

    3 Ironmonger St GB - Stamford PE9 1PL

    Two 18C houses with a covered courtyard, tucked away in the town centre. Choose between the small ground floor conservatory which opens onto the terrace or the more intimate beamed dining room up in the eaves. Daily menus of appealing classical dishe..

  • Crown Restaurant within a Michelin recommended hotel (or restaurant) 

    All Saints Pl. GB - Stamford PE9 2AG

  • Garden Room Comfortable restaurant 

    71 St Martin's GB - Stamford PE9 2LB

    Informal, all-day restaurant within a 900 year old coaching inn. Extensive, traditional menu with seafood a highlight - accompanied by a steak counter in winter and a salad bar in summer. The enclosed courtyard is a popular spot.

  • George of Stamford Restaurant within a Michelin recommended hotel (or restaurant) 

    71 St Martins GB - Stamford PE9 2LB

  • William Cecil Restaurant within a Michelin recommended hotel (or restaurant) 

    High St, St Martins GB - Stamford PE9 2LJ

  • Bull & Swan Traditional pubs serving food 

    St Martins GB - Stamford PE9 2LJ

    Stone-built former hall house converted to an inn during the 1600s and still the only pub south of the river. Characterful beamed bar and smarter dining room. Menu ranges from sharing slates to regional classics and locally sourced steaks. Stylish, i..

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