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The beautiful town of Stamford is on the old coaching route between London, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh and as such is the natural home for some wonderfully characterful pubs and inns that would have been a hive of activity in days gone by.
Today Stamford is said to be the finest stone city in Britain, there are less horse and carts and more ambling visitors and shoppers exploring all the nooks and crannies.
The pub tour is a great alternative way to see this marvelous old town whilst learning its history as we visit some of its most historic old pubs with a drink included in each one (drinks not compulsory).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can meet you at your hotel in Stamford and from there we can walk straight to the tour. Alternatively we can meet travelers arriving from another town or city at Stamford Railway Station.
We can meet travelers at Stamford Railway Station. If you let me know your train arrival, we can even be at the platform. About an hour from London and on the main Birmingham to Peterborough line.
Itinerary
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If we meet at the station then the first place we will stop off at is the Bull and Swan which became an old coaching inn early in the 17th Century. It is snug, cozy and serves a great collection of beers and real ales. Learn about the eccentric 5th Earl of Exeter who drank here centuries ago.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We will walk over the old bridge across the river before making our way through the heart of the old retail area of Stamford, full of lanes of independent shops before happening across the Kings Head which has a selection of drinks to match its great appearance.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
A few minutes away at the far end of Broad Street is the rather charming free House, The Lord Burghley. Perhaps unsurprisingly going by its outside appearance, this old pub used to be a regular old house before being converted into a large pub replete with some fantastic open fires and atmospheric rooms to sample their wide range of ales.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Throughout the tour and between the pubs we will pass some of the most historic and picturesque spots in Stamford.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
Stamford has had a brewery for centuries though the present All Saints Brewery was set up in 1825. It still uses antique steam brewing equipment at to make a range of organic handcrafted fruit beers. It would almost seem rude not to sample their fruit beers at the adjoining Melbourne Brothers pub.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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We finish off out our Pub tour at the grand old London Inn, right in the heart of Stamford. A great place if you want to stay on and after something to eat but also just a few minutes walk from hotels and Stamford Railway Station.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People under 18 can have soft drinks but not alcoholic ones.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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