We’re opening our Guided Town Hall Tours and Gaol Tours on special dates and times as part of the Heritage Open Days festival. If you’re unable to join our regular Friday tours, please do join us for these!
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.
