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Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Stamford
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Stamford
Stamford is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ryhall, 58km from Ely Cathedral.
Stamford is in England, United Kingdom, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ryhall, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Stamford?
Within an hour or so of Stamford: Drayton House (Saltburn) (28 km), PF International Kart Circuit (45 km), Santa Pod Raceway (47 km), Ely Cathedral (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Stamford?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Goyt Valley road, Peak District and A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit.
Where is Stamford?
Stamford is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Ryhall.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,592
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.6500, -0.4833
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Stamford
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
PF International Kart Circuit
One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
47 km · about 55 min drive
cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
58 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
Mallory Park
Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Stamford
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 64 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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