Things To Do near Old Gate
Stamford Library, Stamford (approx. 22 miles away)
In the busy, historic town of Stamford, the public library is one of many old and impressive buildings, as well as an important part of the community. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have....
Stamford Market, Stamford (approx. 22 miles away)
Stamford's traditional street market is held every Friday on Broad Street and Ironmonger Street. The market is open from 8.30am - 4.00pm. There is a Farmers' Market held every 2 weeks on the same day but is located on the High Street.
Stamford Tourist Information Centre, Stamford (approx. 22 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.
Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford (approx. 22 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...
St Mary's Vaults Inn, Stamford (approx. 22 miles away)
A late medieval timber-framed inn still serving real ale.
Victorian Bass Maltings, Sleaford (approx. 22 miles away)
The Bass Maltings complex opened in 1905, replacing all the small malthouses in the area.The complex struggled to remain open during the Second World War, but survived and continued operating until 1960. It is now a Grade II listed building.Sir Nikolaus Pevsner considered the huge brewing malthouses...
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Stamford (approx. 22 miles away)
A 400 seat theatre built within the shell of the original Corn Exchange Hall. Refurbished almost entirely by volunteers, and run throughout the year by volunteers.
Daniel Lambert, Stamford (approx. 22 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...
The Hospital of William Browne, Stamford (approx. 22 miles away)
Founded by William Browne in 1475, it looks like a church though is in fact a medieval almshouse used to accommodate the elderly.Be respectful if visiting as the almshouses are occupied.
Sleaford Striders Athletic Club, Sleaford (approx. 22 miles away)
Sleaford Striders is an Athletics Club based at Sleaford Football Club. Founded in 1984 and affiliated to England Athletics, we are a small friendly club for all abilities aged 6 and above. We meet every Thursday night (please confirm this via the website) for social running, jogging and walki...
St Mary's Church, Stamford (approx. 22 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 Town Hall, Stamford (approx. 22 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.
Town Bridge, Stamford (approx. 22 miles away)
The town bridge in Stamford crossing the River Welland.
St Martin's Church, Stamford (approx. 22 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...
The George Hotel, Stamford (approx. 22 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...