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Shakespeare at Stamford’s Tolethorpe Hall

Tolethorpe Hall – home to the Stamford Shakespeare Company – returns for a new season of quality theatre in the fresh air, a unique experience that has seen over a million and a half enjoy their productions in a unique setting surrounding a 19th century country house The stage is set for a summer of tragedy and comedy… but enough about politics. It’s also time for Tolethorpe Hall to serve as a memorable backdrop for a live theatre experience that over 30,000 people each year enjoy courtesy of Tolethorpe’s Stamford Shakespeare Company. It’s impossible to overstate how well-respected the company is, and over its 57 years around one and a half million people have enjoyed a picnic in the grounds...

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Stamford Weddings: Laragh and Paul

View more images by Liz Greenhalgh Photography (07739 853413, www.lizgreenhalgh.co.uk) in our June edition, at https://www.pridemagazines.co.uk/stamford/view-magazines?magazine=June-2025. Laragh and Paul’s intimate...

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Stamford History: Tailoring the Town

Stamford historian Philippa Massey presents her latest talk in April, the fourth in her series about the town’s bygone artisans...

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The History of Brown’s Hospital

This year represents 550 years since the founding of Browne’s Hospital on Stamford’s Broad Street. The almshouses are a Grade...

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Spring Events at Burghley House

As the morning sun breaks through misty winter skies, Burghley House looks as enchanting as ever, promising a year of...

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Property in Stamford: Riverbanks in Tinwell

As new year approaches, Claire and Steve are mulling over a Hogmanay-themed get-together with their neighbours. They’ll have little choice...

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Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2024

From Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th September, Defender Burghley Horse Trials will return to the parkland of Stamford’s Burghley House....

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

A great day out, or a way to change lives? A visit to one of the National Gardens Scheme’s open gardens...

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Live the Life of Luxury

Become part of the Tallington Lakes community and enjoy lakeside living with the company’s brand new and beautifully appointed luxury...

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Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2023

The Defender Burghley Horse Trials returns to the parkland of Stamford’s Elizabethan stately home this month, with another three rounds...

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Up to Speed at Grimsthorpe Castle

The sight, sound and scent of Edwardian motor cars can be enjoyed this month as the Vintage Speed Trials returns...

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Springfields Forward

For a dazzling display of spring colours and a grand day out just a short drive from Stamford, we can...

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Sloping Off

A significant investment in Tallington Lakes’ dry ski slope has seen the facility resurfaced with a state-of-the-art surface that will benefit...

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Reindeer in Stamford

Nick Dean and family enjoy bringing festive joy to the area… with more than a little help from their herd...

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Painting Stamford: Nick Grove

Above All Saints’ Street, through an open sash window, and in beautiful natural light, you might spy Stamford Artist Nick...

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The Prodigy House

So-called prodigy houses were built by courtiers, and those who enjoyed new-found status as nobility. Burghley House is one of...

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Build Your Own Motor Car

Probably the most thoughtful gift I could give the present Mrs Davis this festive season is 400 hours away from...

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Art in Stamford & Rutland

This month we’re proud to celebrate local artists and curators as we present a guide to the area’s best galleries...

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Deerly beloved

Majestic and graceful, but more than a little skittish when startled. This month as rutting season is underway we ask...

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20 Years of Hard Work

Few pursuits over the past 20 years have been as noble as Ursula Cholmeley and her team’s cause to restore...

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Pick of the bunch

This month we’re remembering the time that Stamford played a part in Great Britain’s motoring heritage as we remember Pick’s...

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Stamford in Six Buildings…

In a town with 600 listed buildings, how do you pick the most interesting…? Author Chris Davies’s book might help....