Stamford

Stamford is one of our loveliest small towns, its ancient prosperity built on the fenland wool trade, with a handful of churches, a wonderful mix of old stone houses from various architectural eras, and one of the most famous coaching inns in the country in The George... Read More

Stamford Events

May
Rat Race Dirty Weekend
Stamford Artisans Guild Craft Fair
August
Burghley Film Festival
September
Burghley Horse Trials
Stamford Artisans Guild Craft Fair
December
Stamford Artisans Guild Craft Fair
Stamford Christmas Festival

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George Hotel

George Hotel

The George of Stamford is one of England's greatest coaching inns. It retains the charm and atmosphere of its long history yet offers today's guests every modern comfort. In recent years the hotel has been ... More | Double Room: From £195 | visit website

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The William Cecil

The William Cecil
The William Cecil at Stamford re-opened in 2011 after a complete refurbishment inside and out. The hotel lies within the magnificent Burghley Estate, the centrepiece of which is Burghley House, one of the foremost Treasure ... More | Double Room: From £85 | visit website
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Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel

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The Crown Hotel is set in the historic town centre of Stamford, just 12 miles from Peterborough and close to the A1. The Crown has been transformed into a contemporary ... More

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The Willoughby Arms

The Willoughby Arms

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The Visit Britain/AA four star graded Willoughby Arms is a beamed, traditional stone country inn, around 150 years old and originally the booking office and waiting room for a private ... More

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White Hart Inn

White Hart Inn

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The White Hart Inn is a three star property situated between Stamford, one of the finest Georgian stone towns in England and the cathedral city of Peterborough. Located just off ... More

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The Bull & Swan at Burghley

The Bull & Swan at Burghley

The Bull & Swan is a historic pub in the magnificent Lincolnshire merchants' town of Stamford. The pub dates back to the late 16th Century and was at one time an important coaching inn on ... More | visit website

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