Britain’s finest
stone town.

Six centuries of limestone, independent spirit and riverside life—all within a fifteen minute walk.

Independent shops

Boutiques, galleries and makers among Stamford’s golden limestone streets.

The directory

Eat & drink

Restaurants, coffee houses, historic inns and real ale pubs, all close enough to explore on foot.

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Historic limestone buildings on Barn Hill

Heritage & hidden streets

Explore England’s first conservation area, from medieval churches to Georgian coaching inns.

Explore Stamford

The town in pictures

Limestone streets, spires and coaching inns

Things to do

Broad Street and Browne's Hospital — Broad Street and Browne’s Hospital

The George and its gallows sign — The George, St Martin’s

Stamford bridge over the River Welland — The River Welland

A town to savour

Make a day of it

Start with coffee, browse independent shops, walk the river and settle into one of Stamford’s many welcoming pubs.

Find a pub What’s on

Support local

Independent traders make the town

Whether you are here for three hours or ninety-three years, shop local and discover the people behind Stamford’s distinctive streets.

Browse shops

The Sophie Allport independent shopfront in Stamford

Plan your visit

Easy to reach, rewarding to explore

Stamford is located on the south border of Lincolnshire, just 14 miles from the city of Peterborough and 90 miles north of London. It is just a 20-minute drive from the pretty market town of Bourne and close to the towns of Market Deeping, Oakham, Corby and Grantham, all of which are within a 30-minute drive of the town.

Stamford is conveniently located just off the A1, making it easy to reach by road from London, Peterborough, Cambridge, Leicester, Nottingham and many other parts of the UK. The A1 bypasses the western side of Stamford, with several junctions providing access into the town.

Getting here