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Getting to Stamford

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.

From London and the South

Follow the A1 northbound towards Peterborough and continue past Peterborough towards Stamford. The journey is approximately 90–100 miles and typically takes around 2 hours, depending on traffic. Exit the A1 at one of the Stamford junctions and follow signs for Stamford town centre.

From Peterborough

Stamford is approximately 15 miles from Peterborough and is easily reached via the A1 northbound. The drive typically takes around 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic.

From the North

If travelling from the north, including Grantham, Newark, Doncaster or York, follow the A1 southbound towards Stamford and take one of the signposted exits for the town. The A1 is Stamford's principal north-south road connection.

From Leicester and the West

Travel east towards Uppingham and Oakham, then follow the A606 towards Stamford. The A606 connects with the A1 and continues into Stamford. Travellers from Birmingham and the West Midlands can use the M6, A14 and A43, with the A43 joining the A1 at Stamford.

From Cambridge

Head north via the M11/A14 before joining the A1 northbound towards Peterborough and Stamford. Stamford is around 45 miles from Cambridge, with a typical journey time of approximately one hour.

From Spalding and the East

The A1175 provides a route towards Stamford via Market Deeping and the villages to the east of the town. The A1175 runs between Spalding and Stamford and enters Stamford via Uffington Road.

Arriving in Stamford

Once you reach Stamford, follow signs for the town centre and public car parks. As Stamford is a historic town with narrow streets and a pedestrianised central shopping area, parking outside the immediate centre and exploring on foot is often the easiest option.

Long-stay parking is available close to the town centre, including at Cattlemarket near Stamford railway station and Wharf Road to the east of the centre.

For satellite navigation, the central Stamford postcode area is PE9.