Michelle’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful stately home set in beautiful grounds. Great for walkers. There is a great cafe where people can enjoy a glass of wine, afternoon tea or Sunday lunch
150 recommandé par les habitants
Maison Burghley
Beautiful stately home set in beautiful grounds. Great for walkers. There is a great cafe where people can enjoy a glass of wine, afternoon tea or Sunday lunch
Good for a local walk. Dogs should be kept on a lead. There is a playground for youngsters
Ryhall Meadows Playing Fields
Parkfield RoadGood for a local walk. Dogs should be kept on a lead. There is a playground for youngsters
Beautiful historic town with a good selection of pubs and churches
134 recommandé par les habitants
Stamford
Beautiful historic town with a good selection of pubs and churches
Katie Cardew
6 St Mary's StPopular local artist with a good selection of homeware to buy.
Old Steam railway at Stibbington, can take trains to Peterborough
7 recommandé par les habitants
NVR Nene Valley Railway, Wansford
Old Great North RoadOld Steam railway at Stibbington, can take trains to Peterborough
Man made reservoir. Great for sightseeing, walking and seeing the Osprey.
146 recommandé par les habitants
Rutland Water Cruises
Bull Brig LaneMan made reservoir. Great for sightseeing, walking and seeing the Osprey.
Cathédrale de Peterborough
12th Century Cathedral full of history.
A must for art lovers and people who appreciate stately homes.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Elton Hall
A must for art lovers and people who appreciate stately homes.
Château de Rockingham
Great for sightseeing.
John Clare Cottage & Garden
WoodgateHome of an old famous English poet.
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Ham LaneGreat for water sports
Sacrewell
Farm, with children's activities
Check their website to see what is on locally. Booking recommended.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Stamford Tourist Information Centre
27 St Mary's StCheck their website to see what is on locally. Booking recommended.
Hippodrome de Huntingdon
Thrapston RoadFor anyone who enjoys a day at the races. Small friend racecourse.
Collection of birds of prey in ancient woodland
7 recommandé par les habitants
Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre
Exton LaneCollection of birds of prey in ancient woodland
Barnsdale Gardens
Barnsdale AvenueVoted one of the UKs best gardens to visit.
Château d'Oakham
Interesting family day out
Bugtopia The Zoo
Sykes LaneGood for families. Learn about animal welfare.
Église de Normanton
Normanton Park RoadHistoric church based at Rutland Water.
Ancestral home of the duke and duchess of Rutland and is open to the public. The venue is hired out for functions and weddings.
87 recommandé par les habitants
Château de Belvoir
Woolsthorpe RoadAncestral home of the duke and duchess of Rutland and is open to the public. The venue is hired out for functions and weddings.
Food scene
Local friendly pub, great atmosphere. Has an excellent selection of pizzas (take aways available too)
Green Dragon Pub
The SquareLocal friendly pub, great atmosphere. Has an excellent selection of pizzas (take aways available too)
Six Bells
Excellent pub for a special meal. Booking recommended.
The Millstone Inn
Bridge StreetLocal pub/sports bar with pool table. Serves food. Recently reopened.
Excellent food and drink. Great atmosphere. Booking recommended.
19 recommandé par les habitants
The Crown Hotel
6 All Saints' PlExcellent food and drink. Great atmosphere. Booking recommended.
Lovely pub based in Stamford, does great meals and pizzas
41 recommandé par les habitants
Tobie Norris
12 St Paul's StLovely pub based in Stamford, does great meals and pizzas
Excellent wine bar, does charcuterie and a good selection of wines. Appeals to younger people
24 recommandé par les habitants
The Wine Bar Stamford
10 St Paul's StExcellent wine bar, does charcuterie and a good selection of wines. Appeals to younger people
The Bertie Arms
Bertie LaneLovely local pub in a scenic part of Stamford.
Lovely old coaching house. Excellent food and drink. Booking recommended.
50 recommandé par les habitants
The George Hotel of Stamford
71 High Street St Martin'sLovely old coaching house. Excellent food and drink. Booking recommended.
The Lake Isle
16 High St EGood restaurant. Booking recommended.
For delicious local food and cakes. Lamberts Rustic foods are available in Ryhall stores. The Green Dragon pub and Stamford Garden centre both serve Lamberts produce.
Lambert Rustic Foods
19 The SquareFor delicious local food and cakes. Lamberts Rustic foods are available in Ryhall stores. The Green Dragon pub and Stamford Garden centre both serve Lamberts produce.
Hosts plays in summer. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. Customers are invited to either bring a picnic and dine in the local grounds, or enjoy dinner in the restaurant, which must be pre-booked.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Stamford Shakespeare Company
Salters LaneHosts plays in summer. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. Customers are invited to either bring a picnic and dine in the local grounds, or enjoy dinner in the restaurant, which must be pre-booked.
Local restaurant with Michelin starred chef. Booking recommended.
12 recommandé par les habitants
The Slanted Door Stamford
43 St Mary's StLocal restaurant with Michelin starred chef. Booking recommended.
Please contact Jen Sutton if you would like to host a special meal at the cottage. Menus and prices are arranged directly with Jen at the travellingchef online
The Travelling Chef
Please contact Jen Sutton if you would like to host a special meal at the cottage. Menus and prices are arranged directly with Jen at the travellingchef online
The Travelling Chef
City/town information
Uppingham
Good for antiques and shopping.
The attached you tube link shows the beautiful church at Ryhall and also some of the local scenery
https://youtu.be/GkZhXzfDfOw
Ryhall
The attached you tube link shows the beautiful church at Ryhall and also some of the local scenery
https://youtu.be/GkZhXzfDfOw
Local entertainment
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre
Broad StreetHost films, plays and local bands.
The biggest Aqua glide inflatable wipe-out water park in the UK
15 recommandé par les habitants
Aqua Park Rutland
Bull Brig LaneThe biggest Aqua glide inflatable wipe-out water park in the UK
Excellent outdoor theatre, tickets must be booked in advance. Patrons can have dinner/lunch in the grounds before the theatre production.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Stamford Shakespeare Company
Salters LaneExcellent outdoor theatre, tickets must be booked in advance. Patrons can have dinner/lunch in the grounds before the theatre production.