Things To Do near The Old Granary Hotel
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
Founded sometime in the 12th century and rebuilt c1451. It now has a 15th century exterior which belies the main feature within.Rows of wooden angels with extended wings line the nave and chancel roof.
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
The "Mother Church" as it is sometimes called is noticeable for its large broach spire. The earliest parts of the church date from the late 12th century, but the tower is early 13th century.A broach spire is a tall pyramidal or conical structure usually on the top of a tower or a turret. It starts o...
River Welland, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
The stunning River Welland is a winding lowland river in the east of the county. At 65 miles (105 km) long it drains part of the Midlands eastwards to The Wash. It rises in the Hothorpe Hills, at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire, then flows generally northeast to Market Harborough, Stamford and Spa...
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
The Eleanor Crosses were 12 stone monuments erected for King Edward I's wife Queen Eleanor following her death in 1290. Each monument represents a resting place used when taking her body to London.Stamford erected a modern monument inspired by the "lost cross". It can be found in Sheepmarket, rather...
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
The Yard is an indoor play centre and cafe dreamed up by two local mums who craved a place that accommodated and appealed to adults and children alike. Dedicated to providing a healthy and stimulating environment the Yard is a bit of a sanctuary for families and children have the freedom to explo...
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
Purpose-built in 1778 and is today used as a magistrates court. Presently houses an extensive collection of regalia and historic Stamford memorabilia.
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
Stamford was originally a walled town and this is a surviving section. The medieval castle itself is believed to have sat within the towns walls and is beneath the bus garage.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
The George of Stamford is a beautiful coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden and cobbled courtyard. The exact age of is not known, but historians have referred to it as "A very ancient hostelry, once belonging to the Abbots of Croyland". It's possible therefo...
The Exotic Pet Refuge, Deeping St James (approx. 30 miles away)
The Exotic Pet Refuge is a small charity that offers a loving home to all kinds of animals. Founded in 1984 by Pam Mansfield and her late husband, Mel, the sanctuary began life in the caring couple’s home nine years earlier. "Someone came to us one day with an injured bird – and...
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Ludborough (approx. 30 miles away)
The picturesque Wolds countryside, with its sweeping hills and dense woodland and scattered farmlands, defying the notion of a flat county, is where the clatter of iron against track can be heard and the unmistakable smell of soot can be smelt as the LWR roars the past joy of steam back to the digit...
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
Born in Leicester March 13th, 1770 and died suddenly during a visit to Stamford for the races in 1809. His coffin was built on wheels requiring some 20 men to lower it down a ramp into his grave in St Martin's Church.In 1793 he turned the scale at 32 stone and in 1804 weighed over 49 stone. Daniel t...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 30 miles away)
St. Martin's was founded c1146 but due to deterioration was entirely rebuilt during the second half of the 15th century. Little has been altered since.The church houses the tombs of the Cecil family of Burghley House. Also, Daniel Lambert, the biggest man in England during the Georgian period is bur...
Crowland Library, Crowland (approx. 30 miles away)
Redocorated and with new book stock, Crowland library is an important part of the community for the local residents The library provides a selection of services and is run by Crowland Community Hub with the support of Crowland Cares and local volunteers. Opening times are: Mon 9.30am - 12.3...
Crowland Abbey, Crowland (approx. 30 miles away)
Crowland Abbey, once part of a Benedictine Abbey, has stood in Crowland since as early as the 8th century, dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin, Saint Bartholomew and Saint Guthlac. Guthlac the monk lived the life of a hermit at Crowland (also known as Croyland) during the late 7th century and early 8...