Stamford Town Hall and Stamford Cemetery

Tours of Stamford Town Hall
Explore the Town Hall, a beautiful Grade II* listed building on St Mary’s Hill. The tour is delivered by our knowledgeable volunteer tour guides and reveals parts of the building not normally open to the public.
Bringing to life over 500 years of Stamford’s civic history, you’ll visit the Council Chamber, the historic Courtroom and the Mayor’s Parlour, which is home to remarkable civic collections, including the three historic maces, magnificent silverware, paintings, and town charters dating back to the 15th century. Visitors can also enjoy the famous painting of Stamford’s extraordinary bull running tradition, recently professionally restored to its former glory.
You’ll also descend into the rooms beneath the Town Hall to explore the remains of the Georgian gaol. During the tour you’ll see one of the original cells and hear the stories of prisoners held in harsh and overcrowded conditions.
Tour of Stamford Cemetery
As part of the Heritage Open Days festival, we’re running a one-hour long cemetery walking tour allowing visitors to explore the peaceful natural beauty of the site on Radcliffe Road. Discover notable figures buried at the cemetery and explore the iconography and meaning of the headstones. The tour will cover the Victorian section, military graves, and unique architectural features of the cemetery.
Our tour will take place whatever the weather. Please note, we can research individuals and plots at the Cemetery in advance if

Timings

Monday 14 September:

Town Hall/Goal Tour 1200-1300 and Tour 1300-1400

Tuesday 15 September:

Town Hall/Gaol Tour 1800-1900

Saturday 19 September:

Cemetery Tour 1100-1200

Location & directions

Stamford Town Hall, St. Marys Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DR

Directions:

Town Hall & Gaol Tours take place at Stamford Town Hall PE92DR Cemetery Tours take place at Stamford Cemetery PE91BD

Contact on day:

victoria newton

Telephone number:

+441780753808

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Tours are free to attend, but donations are warmly welcomed to support the care of Stamford’s historic collections and the development of a future town museum. Tours start promptly at the designated time, due to the nature of the tour it is not always possible to accommodate late arrivals. Please note, the gaol areas include low lighting, uneven stone floors, and level changes so sensible footwear is recommended.

Booking contact name:

Victoria Newton

Booking telephone number:

+441780753808

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/free-events-for-the-heritage-opens-days-festival

Booking opens:

12 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

18 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please note, the gaol areas include low lighting, uneven stone floors, and level changes so sensible footwear is recommended. Cemetery Tours will take place whatever the weather. Sensible footwear recommended

Additional information

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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