Stamford is a Town in the county of Lincolnshire.
Stamford, a market town in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, is a picture-perfect destination for visitors seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
With its stunning medieval architecture, vibrant nightlife, and peaceful green spaces, Stamford is a place where people can come to relax and get away from it all
The town’s history dates back as far as the 11th century, when it was known for its wool trade. Today, Stamford remains an important regional market centre for farming communities.
Stamford postcode: PE9 2AJ
There are great places to visit near Stamford including some great historic buildings, airports, towns, villages, cities and castles.
Don't miss Burghley House, and Lincoln Castle's historic buildings if visiting the area around Stamford.
Don't miss Humberside Airport's airports if visiting the area around Stamford.
Stamford is a great place to visit close to Stamford if you like towns.
Duddington is one of Stamford's best, nearby villages to visit in Stamford.
Cities to visit near Stamford include Lincoln.
Castles to visit near Stamford include Lincoln Castle.
Stamford History
There are some historic monuments around Stamford:
Places to see near Stamford
History of Stamford
Stamford was a walled town, but only a very small portion of the walls now remains. Stamford became an inland port on the Great North Road, the latter superseding Ermine Street in importance. Notable buildings in the town include the mediaeval Browne’s Hospital, several churches and the buildings of Stamford School, a public school founded in 1532. A Norman castle was built about 1075 and apparently demolished in 1484. The site stood derelict until the late 20th century, when it was built over and now includes a bus station and a modern housing development. A small part of the curtain wall survives at the junction of Castle Dyke and Bath Row. Stamford has been hosting an annual fair since the Middle Ages. Stamford fair is mentioned in Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 2 (Act 3, Scene 2). The mid-Lent fair is the largest street fair in Lincolnshire and one of the largest in the country. On 7 March 1190, crusaders at the fair led a pogrom; many Jews in the town were massacred.
