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Stamford

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Stamford

Stamford sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ryhall, 58km from Ely Cathedral.

Stamford is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 20,592, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stamford sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Stamford to your route.

About Stamford

King's Mill is a former watermill on Bath Row, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, at the bottom of the sloping road called St Peter's Vale. There is said to have been a mill on this site at the time of the Domesday survey, and took the name 'King's Mill' in the time of King John. The present building dates from the

Read more seventeenth century, and is a Grade II listed building. In 1967, it was converted into a day care centre before being refurbished by Burghley Estates in 2018. The building is currently divided between private accommodation and King's Mill Centre, the offices of Bishopsgate Corporate Finance Ltd and BCF Private Equity. The millstream or leat separates the town from the Meadows at Bath Row, rejoining the River Welland just before the town bridge. The embankment for the upper reaches of the mill stream forms Melancholy Walk overlooking the upper meadows, where cattle are still sometimes grazed. The weir and sluice for the leat were replaced when the large pumping station for Rutland Water was built near the modern A1 bridge over the Welland. The line of the leat follow part of the line of the town walls.

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Where is Stamford located?

Stamford is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.6500 latitude, -0.4833 longitude.

What is the population of Stamford?

Stamford has a population of approximately 20,592 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
20,592
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.6500, -0.4833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Stamford

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

PF International Kart Circuit

One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Santa Pod Raceway

Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.

47 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Ely Cathedral

Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.

58 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Mallory Park

Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Stamford

  • 64 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Stamford.

Tinwell

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km away

Easton on the Hill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 1,015

Ryhall

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 1,459

Tickencote

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km away

Ketton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,926

Barnack

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 752

Wittering

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,348

Essendine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 448

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