Visitor attractions and information for
Stamford
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Butterfly Farm & Aquatic Centre,
Sykes Lane, North Shore, Rutland Water, Rutland, LE15 8PX. Tel:
01780 46051. 55,000 sq.ft. of walk-through jungle with free-flying
butterflies and tropical birds. Ponds with koi carp and terrapins.
New extension featuring tropical creepy-crawlies, iguanas and
tarantulas. www.rutlandwaterbutterflyfarm.co.uk. Location: About 5 miles west of Stamford. |
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RUTLAND
WATER NATURE RESERVE. Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre. TEL:
01572-770651. When the reservoir was constructed, various areas
were set aside to cater for different types of leisure pursuits.
Sailing, sailboarding, trout fishing, boats and the nature reserve.
www.rutlandwater.org.uk. Location: About 5 miles west of Stamford. |
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Southwick Hall, Peterborough, PE8 5BL. Tel:
01832 274064. Southwick Hall comprises architecture of many centuries,
notably the 14th, 16th, 18th and 19th. www.southwickhall.co.uk.
About 9 miles south of
Stamford. |
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THE
RUTLAND BELLE - The embarkation point at The Harbour, Whitwell,
offers vehicular and disabled access. Facilities have gentle
ramps and handrails and there is no gap to breach. For those
who are unable to manage three steps down inside the boat. www.rutlandwatercruises.com. Location: About 5 miles west of Stamford. |
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Rutland Cycling, Whitwell Car Park, Whitwell
Nr. Oakham, Rutland LE15 8BL. Tel: 01780 460705, 01780 460112,
01780 460115. Rutland Cycling opened its first branch in 1981
in the Whitwell car park at Rutland Water. Normanton Shop, Normanton
Car Park, Nr Edith Weston, Rutland, LE15 8HD. Tel: 01780 720888.
Location: About 5 miles
west of Stamford. |
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Stamford hotels |
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