Relocate to Stamford

Great North Road

One of the most important transport links and Roman roads linking London to Lincoln and York in the north, the Great North Road (now superseded by the A1) used to run through the centre of Stamford. This road passes the historic coaching inn, the George, thought to be founded around 947AD. Like the School, the George has played a significant role in the town’s history, having hosted numerous famous guests including Charles I, William III, the King of Denmark (in 1768) and Sir Walter Scott – the Scottish writer and poet.

Train to London

Stamford’s train station, situated just off the centre of the town, serves Birmingham to the West and Stansted Airport and Cambridge to the East. The city of London is accessible within 45 minutes from the closest city, Peterborough, which is just 12 minutes from Stamford by train.

Originally built in 1846, the station itself is of Mock Tudor style and grade II listed.

Burghley House and Park

On the outskirts of Stamford and bordering Stamford High School is the historic Burghley House, home to the famous Burghley Horse Trials. Built for Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, Lord High Treasurer to Elizabeth I, and an Old Stamfordian, Burghley House is a stately home that has been featured in several films including ‘Pride & Prejudice’ and ‘The Da Vinci Code’.

The grounds of Burghley Park are open to pupils of the Schools to enjoy and play host to our annual Burghley Park Run.

Stamford Market

Held every Friday on Broad Street and Ironmonger Street, the Stamford Market hosts approximately 90 traders selling everything from fresh local produce, eggs, meats and cheeses, to jewellery, artwork, rugs and books. A farmer’s market is also held every fortnight on the High Street.

Sports and Recreation

As well as nature trails and water sports available in the area, the town itself has leisure activities suitable for the whole family. The range of sports clubs include football, rugby, cricket, tennis, bowls, badminton, squash and running, as well as leisure centre with a swimming pool, three gyms and two regional league football teams located in the town; Stamford Daniels and Blackstones.

Our on-site Sports Centre offers practical access for our students to a state-of-the-art gymnasium and swimming pool.

Food and Drink

Stamford is home to countless eateries, offering cuisines ranging from Italian, Turkish, Asian, and Indian to traditional pub food. Stamford once held the record for the most pubs per capita, with over 20 still serving the local area.

#ShopStamford and Stamford Card

Formed to drive the town’s visitor economy and promote our independent retailers and traders, #ShopStamford and the Schools work in partnership with representatives from businesses across town to ensure the continued vibrance of our High Street.

The Stamford Card, run by the Schools and supported by #ShopStamford, is a local initiative aimed at supporting independent businesses in and around the town. Cardholders have access to offers and discounts from over 100 local businesses and all funds raised are used to support local children.

Events and Entertainment

Stamford Arts Centre and Stamford Corn Exchange host a variety of shows, performances, and theatre productions throughout the year, with the Arts Centre also regularly hosting art exhibitions and workshops.

The Burghley Horse Trials are held annually and attract thousands of visitors each year. The premier equestrian event in the sporting calendar is held in the historic Burghley Park.

Barnack Hills & Holes is a 50-acre Site of Specific Scientific Interest and one of Britain’s most important wildlife sites.

Bourne, Fineshade and Wakerley Woods, all just a 20-minute drive from Stamford, offer picturesque walks and nature trails.

Rutland Water, one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe, offers 25 miles of walks and cycle paths as well as sailing and fishing opportunities, and is just 14 miles away from Stamford.

Tallington Lakes, just 5 miles from Stamford, offers 205 acres of clean, spring-fed water, and activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, and sailing.

With an 18th Century working Water Mill, Sacrewell Farm is a 50-acre historical farm serving as an educational and leisure facility, with friendly animals, a Shire Horse Centre and play activities.

Dating back to the 11th century, Tolethorpe Hall, on the outskirts of Stamford, is now used as an outdoor Shakespearian theatre by the Stamford Shakespeare Company.

Grimsthorpe Castle, just a 20-minute drive from Stamford, is an historic country house standing within a 3,000 acres (12km²) of parkland, lakes and woodlands landscaped by Capability Brown.

Picture Postcard Stamford

Today, the town plays host to filmmakers seeking to show the ‘picture-postcard’ vision of England including films such as Pride and Prejudice. In summer, the Stamford Shakespeare company hosts plays in a nearby open-air Theatre at Tolethorpe Hall. Each year, there is the town’s Mid-Lent Fun Fair, that has its origins in the original Stamford Fair and dates to Norman times.

Photo © Nat Bocking (cc-by-sa/2.0)