Stamford Attractions
The old market town of Stamford (12mi/19km northwest of Peterborough; pop. 15,800), with its four fine churches, has managed to retain much of its original character. St Mary's has an early Gothic tower with a Decorated broach spire. All Saints Church is also early Gothic with a late Gothic tower and notable brass memorial slabs. St John's (Perpendicular) has fine stained glass and carved oak woodwork. St George's (13th-15th century) also has fine old stained glass windows.
The most interesting secular building in Stamford is Browne's Hospital, founded in 1480, with a Jacobean hall and chapel. The town hall dates from 1777, the former theater in St Mary's Street from 1769. There are also a large number of fine Elizabethan, Jacobean and Georgian houses.
Many of the buildings in Stamford are constructed from old Lincolnshire limestone, which makes it a popular tourist destination for the renowned appearance.
The most interesting secular building in Stamford is Browne's Hospital, founded in 1480, with a Jacobean hall and chapel. The town hall dates from 1777, the former theater in St Mary's Street from 1769. There are also a large number of fine Elizabethan, Jacobean and Georgian houses.
Many of the buildings in Stamford are constructed from old Lincolnshire limestone, which makes it a popular tourist destination for the renowned appearance.
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Nassington - Prebendal Manor House
The Prebendal Manor House in Nassington is the oldest surviving manor in Northamptonshire. It dates from the early 13th century, however excavations have revealed that a structure existed here in the 11th century.
Attractions include gardens, a medieval fishpond and a tithe barn housing an historical museum.
Attractions include gardens, a medieval fishpond and a tithe barn housing an historical museum.
Hours
March 24 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Priest's House
The Priest's House in Stamford is a lodge from before the Reformation. Now a National Trust property, it contains a small museum of local history.
Priest's House
Easton on the Hill
Stamford PE9 1PJ
England
Easton on the Hill
Stamford PE9 1PJ
England
Hours
July 6 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 14:30 |
| Close | 16:30 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Stamford Shakespeare Company Season
The 16th century hall was derelict in 1977, but it has 600 seat theater with a permanent canopy and attracts over 34,000 people to the annual 12 week season of plays.
Stamford Shakespeare Company
Tolethorpe Hall
Stamford PE9 4BY
England
Tolethorpe Hall
Stamford PE9 4BY
England
