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Boughton House

This month Northamptonshire’s Boughton House opens up its magnificent grounds to visitors in order to allow everyone to enjoy England’s Versailles, ­and there are a few new surprises and treats for the estate’s 2025 opening “It’s not a museum,” says Charles Lister, Property Manager at Boughton House. “It’s still very much a family home.” True as that may be though, Boughton House is a family home that carries with it a unique responsibility to ensure its preservation for the next generation and for visitors to enjoy too. That goes for the estate more broadly too, which extends for 11,000 acres of mixed farmland and woodland. Closer to the property, there is over 500 acres of parkland  and formal gardens adjacent to...

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Pubs in Stamford

This month we’re raising a glass to an important part of Stamford’s history in the form of its coaching inns,...

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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...

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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...