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Your Guide to Stamford, Lincolnshire
Britain’s finest
stone town.
Six centuries of limestone, independent spirit and riverside life—all within a fifteen minute walk.
The website for Stamford: A central online resource for Stamford residents and visitors.
Independent shops
Boutiques, galleries and makers among Stamford’s golden limestone streets.
The directoryEat & drink
Restaurants, coffee houses, historic inns and real ale pubs, all close enough to explore on foot.
Heritage & hidden streets
Explore England’s first conservation area, from medieval churches to Georgian coaching inns.
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Find out moreThe town in pictures
Limestone streets, spires and coaching inns
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.
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.
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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.
For residents & property owners
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