Places in Stamford for families.
Families can enjoy numerous family-friendly places in Stamford.
There is always something for families of all ages to do.
The Place Stamford
The Place Stamford is a community and craft centre in the heart of Stamford. In our shop you can find items from a wide range of local artists, craftsfolk and retailers. Our nearly new shop sells second hand baby and childrens items. We have a drop in crafts section which will keep the children amused while you shop and enjoy a coffee and cake.
Check out our timetable to see the selection of workshops, groups and classes on offer from The Place Stamford or members of our wonderful community.
We offer:
- Home Education Groups
- Craft sessions
- Baby and Toddler Group
- Parties
and lots more, check out our website for more.​
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​https://www.theplacestamford.co.uk/
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Tuesday & Wednesday: 10am - 2pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday : 10am - 4:30pm
Monday & Sunday: Closed - private bookings available.
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The Place Stamford
29 St Mary’s Street
Stamford, PE9 2DL
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Stamford Children's Centre
We offer a range of free services from pregnancy to five years including a variety of early years sessions, antenatal education, and baby massage. During the school holidays, older siblings up to eight years old are welcome at our holiday fun sessions only.
Families are welcome to attend sessions at any children’s centre across Lincolnshire. You may also be invited to attend antenatal or health visitor appointments within a children’s centre. To book an appointment to see your health visitor please contact call 01522 843000.
Don’t forget to drop in to access the range of borrow bags on offer which include sensory bags, stories bags, treasure baskets and much more.
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car parking shared with the school
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baby changing
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milk warming
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suitable for learning disabled young person
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wheelchair access
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wheelchair accessible toilet
You'll find us on: Green Lane, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE
Telephone: 01780 764072
Email: stamfordcc@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 8.45am to 5pm
Fridays: 8.45am to 4.30pm
Closed on Saturday and Sundays.
Stamford Library
Welcome to Stamford Library.
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From our learning and research tools to our printing and computer facilities, discover a range of resources and services at Stamford Library. With events and activities for every age, like our Craft group and Rhyme Time clubs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We have a range of different books for all children. Starting with black and white books for newborns to books for teenagers and adults. We have a whole room for children to explore and have space to read.
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Opening Times:
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am- 6pm
Friday: 9am- 5pm
Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: Closed
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Our Address is: High Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2BB
Phone number: 01522 782010
Stamford Arts Centre
The Stamford Arts Centre is open Monday to Saturday from 9am.
The theatre doubles up as a stage and a cinema which, over the last 28 years, has become a film hub for the local area, showing a huge variety of genre including Hollywood blockbusters, Art House and World Cinema.
The beautiful ballroom regularly hosts a range of concerts including our popular classical music season that runs from October through to May every year, as well as dances and workshops.
The main gallery accommodates an interesting and varied programme of contemporary exhibitions from local and international artists including photography, painting, textile, drawing and sculpture.
There is always so much going on here is what is coming up:
Copper Leaves Workshop With Shalini
Join Stamford based artisan metalsmith Shalini for a fun workshop and make copper leaves in autumnal colours or any colours you like. Learn about metalwork tools and how to use a hammer to create texture and dimension on flat copper sheet. All material and tools will be provided. Adults must accompany children at all times.
Saturday 19th October 10am, 11am & 12pm
Tickets: £8 per participant
Suitable for ages 8+
Halloween Arts And Crafts Workshop
This Halloween, join Stamford Arts Centre for a spooky themed arts and crafts morning. There will be a variety of crafts on offer, so come along and have a go. Get creative and make your own creepy crawlies using recycled materials and googly eyes. Design your very own haunted Halloween bunting to decorate your home, and create a Pumpkin Patch pop up. We cannot wait to see your creepy creations! Adults must accompany children at all times.
Tuesday 22nd October 10am & 11:45am
Tickets: £5 per child
Suitable for ages 3+
Stories Of A Watersprite
Amongst drifting waterweed and ancient moss-covered rocks, a Watersprite awakens. Down here the pond is teeming with life - newts and snails and little silver fish dart around, busy with their business. But, strange things are starting to enter the pond. Things that crinkle and clatter and clutter up the pond. So much of it that there is no more space to swim and slither around.
Sophie Nüzel’s work for children and families is a gentle and multi-sensory dance and puppetry production. It invites young audiences to use their imagination and believe that regardless of how little they are they can still make a difference. This is a relaxed performance, with an embedded audio described introduction.
Wednesday 23rd October 2:30pm
Tickets: £12 (£10) £40 Family of 4
Suitable for ages 4-10
The King’s Polar Bear
The King’s Polar Bear is a timeless tale of hope and opportunity, told under the awesome shimmer of the northern lights. In this wintry new show, full of snow and sparkle you will be carried away by the magic of an arctic adventure never heard of before.
Masters of children’s storytelling, Full House Theatre, bring the frozen paradise of the arctic to life with vibrant characters, hand crafted puppets and a beautiful original score by BAFTA nominated composer Rebecca Applin. The King’s Polar Bear is a playful and highly visual show for children, the perfect family theatre experience.
Saturday 26th October 11:30am & 2pm
Tickets: £12 (£10) £40 Family of 4
Suitable for ages 4+
All events take place at:
Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary's Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL.
Our box office contact number is 01780 763203 and all tickets can be purchased from www.stamfordartscentre.com.
