Things To Do near The Old Barn Cottage
Barn Hill, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
One of Stamford's most attractive and well-preserved streets. This picturesque cobbled stoned street provided key locations for the BBC TV series Middlemarch and the film The Golden Bowl.
All Saints Church, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
Recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, All Saints stands as one of Stamford's oldest churches.Located between All Saints' Place and Red Lion Square, it dominates the market area between the Danish borough and the Castle area.Little remains of the original structure, some 12th century masonry in the...
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 49 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.
Red Lion Square, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
Stamford's ancient market place and pretty much the centre of Stamford. The building running along the south side of the square is thought to be a late medieval wool hall.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 49 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...
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 49 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 All Saints Brewery, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
A Victorian brewery much of which still stands. The brewery has stood in the centre of Stamford since 1825 and remains today, a working brewery.There are a variety of tours including tasting tours run during the week and at weekends.
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 49 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...
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 49 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...
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 49 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.
The Yard, Stamford (approx. 49 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 Railway Station, Stamford (approx. 49 miles away)
Stamford railway station is 12.5 miles (20 km) west of Peterborough opened by the Syston and Peterborough Railway, part of the present day Birmingham to Peterborough Line. It is owned by Network Rail and operated by East Midlands Trains who operate a limited service. The station was formerly k...
Dandi Lion Playzone, Scunthorpe (approx. 49 miles away)
An air conditioned, multi-tiered soft play structure, providing a clean, safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 - 12 years, with dedicated play zone’s for babies, toddlers and juniors.A comfortable, warm and inviting environment where you will have access to to...
Riddings Swimming Pool, Scunthorpe (approx. 49 miles away)
A busy and popular community attraction, Riddings Pool offers six, twenty-five metre lanes. It also has an eighteen station gym, squash court and group exercise studio Opening Times: Mon 7am - 9pm, Tue 7am to 8.30pm, Wed 7am to 8pm Thu 7am to 9pm, Fri 7am to 9pm, Sat 8am to 3pm Sun 9a...