Local Places of Interest:

• Stamford

  
  

  The town of Stamford is situated 100 miles north of London, just off the A1, which was the old Great North Road leading to York and Edinburgh. Captured in time by its conservation status this once major wool town has retained much of its old world charm and prosperity. Many of the buildings are constructed from old Lincolnshire limestone, hence the town's distinguished appearance and popularity with tourists and movie directors alike.

  
  

  For more information please see:www.stamfordonline.co.uk www.stamford.co.uk



• Burghley House




Built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587, the main part of the House has 35 major rooms on the ground and first floors. There are more than 80 lesser rooms and numerous halls, corridors, bathrooms and service areas. The lead roof extends to three quarters of an acre, restoration and rebuilding of which began in 1983 and took nearly ten years to complete. Visitor facilities include the Orangery Restaurant, Gift Shop, Gardens of Surprise and beautiful walks around the historic parkland laid out by Capability Brown and still occupied by a herd of fallow deer.




For more information please see: www.burghley.co.uk




• Tallington Lakes




205 acres of clean spring fed water, if you want to water ski, wakeboard, tube-ride, jet ski, windsurf, dinghy sail or canoe on clean and calm water, then look no further. - you have found a location that in the UK is unique.




For more information please see: www.tallington.com




• Rutland Water




Built in the 1970s to supply water to the East Midlands and originally named 'Empingham reservoir', Rutland Water is now Rutland's most popular tourist attraction, offering activities for all ages.




For more information please see: www.anglianwaterleisure.co.uk




• Belvoir Castle




Inside the castle are many notable collections, from the military treasures in the guardroom to the stunning staterooms with their impressive period art, tapestries, furniture and sculpture. In contrast to the grandeur of the State Rooms, the Old Kitchen and Bakery will fuel your imagination of �below the stairs� life in 1825. Our School Room and Nursery are well equipped for children to experience lessons and play in Regency times.




For more information please see: www.belvoircastle.com