Stamford, on Market day Friday the 28th of August 2026, Free time to explore this beautiful location

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STAMFORD MARKET DAY

Friday Market Day

Join us for a wonderful day out to the beautiful historic market town of Stamford, often regarded as one of England’s finest stone-built towns.

The main Stamford Market is held every Friday on Broad Street and Ironmonger Street, with around 70–90 traders selling food, crafts, clothing, flowers, gifts, local produce, cheese, bread, fish and much more. The market generally runs from 8:30am until 4:00pm.

There is also a smaller market area around Red Lion Square and the High Street, together with regular local produce stalls alongside the main Friday market.

Estimated pickup times (confirmed 3–4 weeks prior to departure)

Walnut Tree – 8:30am
Palace – 8:40am
Elms – 8:50am
Thames Drive – 9:00am
Hadleigh – 9:05am
Kents Hill – 9:15am
Sadlers – 9:20am
Five Bells – 9:30am
Grays – 9:40am

Arriving in Stamford at approximately 11.50am.

The coach will depart Stamford at 6:00pm.

Enjoy a full day exploring this charming market town, with its beautiful stone buildings, independent shops, riverside walks along the River Welland and numerous cafés, pubs and tea rooms.

Suggested lunch venues (not included in the price)

• Tobie Norris
• The London Inn
• The William Cecil

These larger venues may be suitable for those wishing to enjoy a traditional pub lunch, including ploughman’s lunches and other classic pub favourites.

Optional afternoon visit – Burghley House (admission not included)

Just outside the town centre is the magnificent Burghley House, one of England’s grandest Elizabethan stately homes.

You may wish to:

• Tour the magnificent State Rooms
• Explore the award-winning gardens
• Walk through the deer park
• Visit the gift shop and café

The combination of a traditional market, beautiful historic streets, independent shops, riverside walks and the nearby Burghley House makes Stamford one of the finest day-trip destinations within easy reach of Essex.