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 The town of Stamford
Stamford is a small market town of some 20,000 inhabitants. It is one of the finest stone towns in the country. In 1967 Stamford became the first conservation area designated in England. The centre of the town retains many stone buildings of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries together with six ancient churches. The medieval layout and street pattern has been retained, giving the town a unique attraction. Just outside Stamford is Burghley House, one of the grandest Elizabethan houses in England. Burghley is host to several annual events including the international horse trials. Nearby is Rutland Water, Europe’s largest man-made lake, and Tolethorpe Hall where the oldest provincial open air Shakespeare Festival is held each year.
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