Things To Do near Stapleford Woods
The All Saints Brewery, Stamford (approx. 33 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.
Coronation Channel, Spalding (approx. 33 miles away)
The Coronation Channel flows north from Crowland, through Spalding and out to the Wash. Land in Spalding had been reclaimed from the wetlands mediaeval times. Consequently, Spalding was subject to frequent flooding. The Coronation Channel diverts the excess waters around Spalding and ended the flood...
Brigg Garden Centre, Brigg (approx. 33 miles away)
Brigg Garden Centre is a must for the budding beginner or blossoming expert.Friendly and helpful staff are on hand to give advice and useful hints and tips on their own specialist fields. There is a vast undercover plant area and a garden care department with everything from fertilisers and chemical...
Red Lion Square, Stamford (approx. 33 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.
St John's Church, Stamford (approx. 33 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.
Queen Eleanor's 12 Crosses, Stamford (approx. 33 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...
Fun Forest, Brigg (approx. 33 miles away)
Open 7 days a week, except at Christmas and New Year, Fun Forest, based in Brigg, is a superb indoor adventure play centre. A clean and safe environment, with plenty of slides, ramps, ball pits and areas to run and burn off all that energy. There are dedicated zones for babies, toddlers and junio...
The Priory of St Leonard, Stamford (approx. 33 miles away)
12th century priory ruins founded by the Benedictines of Durham Abbey. The existing priory building dates from about 1090, and the impressive West Front was constructed about 1150.One school of thought suggests that it was built upon the site of the monastery founded by St. Wilfrid in 658. If true,...
St Mary's Vaults Inn, Stamford (approx. 33 miles away)
A late medieval timber-framed inn still serving real ale.
Stamford Tourist Information Centre, Stamford (approx. 33 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 33 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...
Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford (approx. 33 miles away)
Stamford Arts Centre provides you with the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide selection of art forms from theatre, music and film to sculpture, dance and drawing.The 160+ seat theatre also doubles up as a cinema which, over the last 15 years, has become a film hub for Stamford showi...
Medieval Wall Remains, Stamford (approx. 33 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.
St George's Church, Stamford (approx. 33 miles away)
St George's is of very early origin, possibly being mentioned in the Domesday Book.The church was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 33 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.