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).
nd 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.
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.
17 Broad Street, Stamford, United Kingdom
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.
Stamford, United Kingdom
Throughout the tour and between the pubs we will pass some of the most historic and picturesque spots in Stamford.
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.
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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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