Stamford Town Guided Tours: Explore the Architectural Beauty of This Lincolnshire Gem

Discover the architectural beauty of Stamford, a Lincolnshire gem, on a 90-minute guided tour. Explore the town’s rich history, Georgian buildings, and vibrant character.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stamford Town Hall - Join our tour from here. If it’s the Friday tour you might find the Town Hall open and able to look inside.
  • Browne’s Hospital and Museum - Built in 1475 this Hospital is still in use today and William’ Browne’s Legacy still stands
  • Barn Hill - One of the Finest areas in Stamford
  • Stamford’s Eleanor Cross - This modern day sculpture is tribute to King Edward I cross erected in loving memory to his wife Queen Eleanor in 1290.
What's Included
  • Town Hall tour option on Fridays (subject to reopening)
Additional Information

Take part in our narrated 90 minute exploration of beautiful Lincolnshire’s hidden treasure. In an engaging and enlightening commentary, we’ll cover the architecture, influential people and mythical tales of one of the most charming stone towns in England – Stamford. This destination boasts a collection of Georgian structures, constructed on a medieval framework, punctuated with Tudor and Victorian styles. Stamford’s rich history is evident in the over 600 preserved buildings and monuments.

As ‘The Mayor’s Guides’, we commence our journey from the Town Hall. Our stroll through this historic town will imbue you with fascinating stories of Georgian sophistication, questionable politics, star-crossed lovers and significantly more! Following the tour, you’re free to delight in the numerous pubs, eateries or unique shops that make Stamford an attractive spot for tourists.

Location
Stamford, St Mary
Meet on the Town hall Steps by the Guided Tours sign. Your Guide will be waiting for you,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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S6450fjgailg
Jul 26, 2024
Absolutely perfect - We thoroughly enjoyed this tour guided by Nicola starting outside the Town Hall. She imparts her knowledge and passion for this beautiful town in a well paced, clear and easy to picture style. We would thoroughly recommend this tour if you love your history along with beautiful architecture and to understand how this gem of a town was born.
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760willac
Jul 12, 2024
Fabulous - We took this tour when friends from the USA came to visit and it was fabulous! Nicola is a wonderful guide who paces the tour well and delivers so much information in a short time, aided by wonderful examples of architecture along the way. Highly recommend!
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124nasrinf
Jun 23, 2024
Amazing experience - Nicola, our guide, was amazing! She was knowledgable and passionate about Stamford. She told the history of this amazing place in a wonderful way that kept us engaged and mesmerised to the last minute of the tour! Highly recommend the guided tour with a Nicola! What a treat!
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Lindrick2018
Jun 2, 2024
Walking tour of Stamford - Our guide took us on an excellent tour of Stamford. He had the right level of information , presented in an informative and humourous way. Was a good way to be introduced to the town.
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Liveit20172017
May 4, 2024
Excellent town tour - An excellent town tour, learnt all about the history of Stamford. Our guide was really good & made it all so interesting. Highly recommend
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Ceric63
Apr 20, 2024
Fabulous, fun packed tour - What a fabulous walking tour around Stamford!! We were a small group of four and Jim was our guide for the morning. He was so friendly, knowledgeable and really entertaining. We learned so much about the history and architecture in a fun packed couple of hours - we thoroughly enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend the tour to anyone visiting this lovely town.
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Philomena99
Apr 19, 2024
Great tour - Thanks to Jim for a superb couple of hours, filled with humour and lots of knowledge of the beautiful royal town of Stamford. We look forward to joining your pub tour on our next visit. Phil & Kev
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Christopher_g
Apr 11, 2024
A memorable visit to a very grand Town . - Nichola's in depth knowledge of the town and her amusing tales of individual people and events. We would never have found out all this on our own . She is a very good ambassador for Stamford , a person you can warm to at first meeting.
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Jenni_n
Apr 6, 2024
Fantastic - What an amazing tour ! Our guide Nicky ( I think ) but the lady in pink was fantastic. So informative I don’t know how she kept so many interesting facts in her head! Her enthusiasm for and love of Stamford was infectious. I would thoroughly recommend.
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Roisin_d
May 17, 2024
Stamford with an engaging, well informed guide, Jim. - Learning about the architecture and history of Stamford. I do not like being forced to write more by Curt instruction on screen.
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