The Studio Guidebook
Food scene
Great service in lovely surroundings with a proper village pub at the front and restaurants and private rooms behind.
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Chequers Inn
Main StreetGreat service in lovely surroundings with a proper village pub at the front and restaurants and private rooms behind.
Cecil Street Fish Bar
57 Cecil Stbest local fish and chips
In the heart of a picturesque village in Lincolnshire, the multi award-winning Brownlow Arms is a 17th century country inn formerly owned by Lord Brownlow.
Providing good old fashioned country hospitality and modern comforts in a tranquil and relaxing location.
The Brownlow Arms
In the heart of a picturesque village in Lincolnshire, the multi award-winning Brownlow Arms is a 17th century country inn formerly owned by Lord Brownlow.
Providing good old fashioned country hospitality and modern comforts in a tranquil and relaxing location.
Very famous for its Sunday lunch and set in the beautiful town of Stamford
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The George Hotel of Stamford
71 High Street St Martin'sVery famous for its Sunday lunch and set in the beautiful town of Stamford
20 minutes away, eat amazing home produced and award winning meat at this farm restaurant. Dishes are delicious and you can take your own wine.
Dickies Farm Dining
45 Barkestone Ln20 minutes away, eat amazing home produced and award winning meat at this farm restaurant. Dishes are delicious and you can take your own wine.
renowned world wide and with two Michelin stars. Not cheap and needs to be booked far in advance, this would be an amazing place to celebrate a special anniversary or event.
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Restaurant Sat Bains with rooms
Lenton Lanerenowned world wide and with two Michelin stars. Not cheap and needs to be booked far in advance, this would be an amazing place to celebrate a special anniversary or event.
Michelin starred and looking over the shores of Rutland Water, it has a reputation for gracious service, incredible views, style and gourmet food. Enjoy a drink on the terrace looking across the water.
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Hambleton Hall
Ketton RoadMichelin starred and looking over the shores of Rutland Water, it has a reputation for gracious service, incredible views, style and gourmet food. Enjoy a drink on the terrace looking across the water.
Not currently doing food, but for a socially distant outdoor drink we highly recommend this traditional pub. Check website for latest opening hours.
The Welby Arms
Church StreetNot currently doing food, but for a socially distant outdoor drink we highly recommend this traditional pub. Check website for latest opening hours.
Set in the beautiful village of Knipton, the manners arms does delicious food in a lovely atmosphere
The Manners Arms
Croxton RoadSet in the beautiful village of Knipton, the manners arms does delicious food in a lovely atmosphere
Don't feel like cooking but you're enjoying the warmth of your fire? Gurkha Square is one of the few places that deliver to The Studio and if you're craving Indian it will hit the spot
Gurkha Square
1 Wharf RdDon't feel like cooking but you're enjoying the warmth of your fire? Gurkha Square is one of the few places that deliver to The Studio and if you're craving Indian it will hit the spot
The Bull and Swan
24 High Street St Martin'sExcellent locally sourced food
serves a fresh and delicious Turkish Cypriot menu. Great for sharing plates and you definitely won’t leave hungry
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The Mad Turk
8-9 St Paul's Stserves a fresh and delicious Turkish Cypriot menu. Great for sharing plates and you definitely won’t leave hungry
We've been told food here is fantastic. Great for dinner and great atmosphere and service
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Hitchen's Barn
12 Burley RdWe've been told food here is fantastic. Great for dinner and great atmosphere and service
delicious hand made cakes, brilliant coffee, lovely owners and staff
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Fika
10d Mill Stdelicious hand made cakes, brilliant coffee, lovely owners and staff
Sightseeing
an awe inspiring, treasure filled Elizabethan house just outside Stamford. The extensive grounds were designed by Capability Brown and include the fantastic Garden of Surprises as well as an excellent Sculpture Walk. The Orangery serves food.
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Casa Burghley
an awe inspiring, treasure filled Elizabethan house just outside Stamford. The extensive grounds were designed by Capability Brown and include the fantastic Garden of Surprises as well as an excellent Sculpture Walk. The Orangery serves food.
Belton is often cited as being the perfect example of an English country-house estate. Owned by the National Trust it has lovely grounds and walks and is just outside Grantham.
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Casa Belton
High RoadBelton is often cited as being the perfect example of an English country-house estate. Owned by the National Trust it has lovely grounds and walks and is just outside Grantham.
the castle and grounds are open and the Engine Yard is home to a variety of small shops as well as a restaurant. Lots of walks around the estate.
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Castillo de Belvoir
Woolsthorpe Roadthe castle and grounds are open and the Engine Yard is home to a variety of small shops as well as a restaurant. Lots of walks around the estate.
a late Elizabethan Mansion still lived in by the family who built it. Fantastic gardens, an annual sculpture exhibition and a programme of activities, it is really worth a visit. The farm shop is renowned and there are a number of stores selling homewares, clothing and bicycles.
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Doddington Hall & Gardens
Main Streeta late Elizabethan Mansion still lived in by the family who built it. Fantastic gardens, an annual sculpture exhibition and a programme of activities, it is really worth a visit. The farm shop is renowned and there are a number of stores selling homewares, clothing and bicycles.
An hour and a half drive will get you to this magnificent house and estate with fabulous grounds, restaurant, shops and gardens.
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Casa Chatsworth
An hour and a half drive will get you to this magnificent house and estate with fabulous grounds, restaurant, shops and gardens.
Just over 10 minutes away, this is a charming farmhouse owned by the National Trust. This was Sir Isaac Newton’s birthplace and incorporates a hands-on Science Centre. The tree that inspired his Theory of Gravity still stands in the garden and some of its seeds have spent 6 months in space with Tim Peake before coming back to earth, the saplings planted in eminent collections around the world.
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Woolsthorpe Manor House
Just over 10 minutes away, this is a charming farmhouse owned by the National Trust. This was Sir Isaac Newton’s birthplace and incorporates a hands-on Science Centre. The tree that inspired his Theory of Gravity still stands in the garden and some of its seeds have spent 6 months in space with Tim Peake before coming back to earth, the saplings planted in eminent collections around the world.
this noble church in Grantham is so worth a visit. The original Saxon and Norman building was badly burned in 1222 after which a major restoration and enlargement programme was begun. The tower and spire are most impressive forming the third highest parish church in Britain.
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St Wulframs Church
Church Streetthis noble church in Grantham is so worth a visit. The original Saxon and Norman building was badly burned in 1222 after which a major restoration and enlargement programme was begun. The tower and spire are most impressive forming the third highest parish church in Britain.
truly magnificent, this building has a fascinating history. To whet your appetite: -
https://www.elycathedral.org/history-heritage/the-story-of-ely-cathedral
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Catedral de Ely
truly magnificent, this building has a fascinating history. To whet your appetite: -
https://www.elycathedral.org/history-heritage/the-story-of-ely-cathedral
well worth the hour and a half drive, YSP showcases a huge variety of sculpture from the likes of Barbara Hepworth, Damien Hirst and Henry Moore. Make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes as the trails are long and can be muddy. Expect to spend at least 4 hours here. Amazing value at only £6 per person (booking ahead required) and a wonderful cafe and gift shop. My advice is not to look at the website too much as the element of surprise is wonderful!
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park
well worth the hour and a half drive, YSP showcases a huge variety of sculpture from the likes of Barbara Hepworth, Damien Hirst and Henry Moore. Make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes as the trails are long and can be muddy. Expect to spend at least 4 hours here. Amazing value at only £6 per person (booking ahead required) and a wonderful cafe and gift shop. My advice is not to look at the website too much as the element of surprise is wonderful!
only 10 minutes away by car, these gardens are renowned for their snowdrops and sweet peas. But that’s not all. Here you will find a turf maze, yew tunnel, shrubberies, meadows including an unusual rose garden, cut flower and vegetable gardens, a cottage garden, long borders, orchards and the White Space Garden. Food is served overlooking the landscape and there are a number of plants and other goods for sale.
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Easton Walled Gardens
only 10 minutes away by car, these gardens are renowned for their snowdrops and sweet peas. But that’s not all. Here you will find a turf maze, yew tunnel, shrubberies, meadows including an unusual rose garden, cut flower and vegetable gardens, a cottage garden, long borders, orchards and the White Space Garden. Food is served overlooking the landscape and there are a number of plants and other goods for sale.
about 20 minutes from here and originally created by Geoff Hamilton of Gardener’s World, there are 38 small gardens to be found within its eight acres. An excellent nursery as well, there is much to inspire and enjoy.
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Barnsdale Gardens
Barnsdale Avenueabout 20 minutes from here and originally created by Geoff Hamilton of Gardener’s World, there are 38 small gardens to be found within its eight acres. An excellent nursery as well, there is much to inspire and enjoy.
There are so many beautiful country roads around here, and whilst not entirely flat, these lend themselves wonderfully to cycling. The most obvious place perhaps for a circular route with great views would be around Rutland Water, one of Europe’s largest man-made reservoirs.
Visit Rutland Cycling -(https://www.rutlandcycling.com/pages/cycle-and-climbing-hire.aspx) to
rent bicycles, electric bikes and even a tandem. Ospreys have their home here and can be seen at the Lyndon Visitor Centre.
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Reserva Natural de Rutland Water
There are so many beautiful country roads around here, and whilst not entirely flat, these lend themselves wonderfully to cycling. The most obvious place perhaps for a circular route with great views would be around Rutland Water, one of Europe’s largest man-made reservoirs.
Visit Rutland Cycling -(https://www.rutlandcycling.com/pages/cycle-and-climbing-hire.aspx) to
rent bicycles, electric bikes and even a tandem. Ospreys have their home here and can be seen at the Lyndon Visitor Centre.
A valuable wetland habitat, It runs for 33 miles from Grantham across the lovely Vale of Belvoir through 18 locks to West Bridgford, (adjoining Nottingham), where it joins the River Trent. Many walking or cycling routes can incorporate stretches of the canal. Woolsthorpe is a great place for a short walk along the canal; for a longer walk you could follow the Grantham to Bottesford walk which includes several miles along the towpath. See the Grantham Canals website for further ideas.
Grantham Canal
A valuable wetland habitat, It runs for 33 miles from Grantham across the lovely Vale of Belvoir through 18 locks to West Bridgford, (adjoining Nottingham), where it joins the River Trent. Many walking or cycling routes can incorporate stretches of the canal. Woolsthorpe is a great place for a short walk along the canal; for a longer walk you could follow the Grantham to Bottesford walk which includes several miles along the towpath. See the Grantham Canals website for further ideas.
The fabulous courtyard here houses the Harley Gallery, a farm shop and a cafe as well as the School of Artisan Food. Walking and cycling are both amazing here.
Welbeck Estates Co Ltd
The fabulous courtyard here houses the Harley Gallery, a farm shop and a cafe as well as the School of Artisan Food. Walking and cycling are both amazing here.
Stamford is under half an hour away by car and is a very fine Georgian town. Hidden in its alleyways you will find many speciality shops and when you get hungry you’ll be spoilt for choice. There is a weekly market on Fridays
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Stamford
Stamford is under half an hour away by car and is a very fine Georgian town. Hidden in its alleyways you will find many speciality shops and when you get hungry you’ll be spoilt for choice. There is a weekly market on Fridays
A sixteenth-century house built by Sir William Cecil and set in parkland designed by Capability Brown, Burghley House is open to the public on a seasonal basis
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Casa Burghley
A sixteenth-century house built by Sir William Cecil and set in parkland designed by Capability Brown, Burghley House is open to the public on a seasonal basis
Activities
make sure to book well ahead, Ragdale Hall Spa books up early for a reason. It has recently been refurbished and is sensational. For only £93pp you can enjoy dinner, a treatment and access to all facilities after 4:30pm with their Twilight Taster, or you can really indulge with various options for full days. Whatever you choose, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed!
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Ragdale Hall Spa
make sure to book well ahead, Ragdale Hall Spa books up early for a reason. It has recently been refurbished and is sensational. For only £93pp you can enjoy dinner, a treatment and access to all facilities after 4:30pm with their Twilight Taster, or you can really indulge with various options for full days. Whatever you choose, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed!
Belton Woods offers golf days from between £20-35pp, and has two courses totalling 36 holes. Stoke Rochford is slightly more expensive but also offers golf by rounds or days to visitors. It has a wonderful 18-hole course.
Belton Woods Spa
Gonerby Grange LaneBelton Woods offers golf days from between £20-35pp, and has two courses totalling 36 holes. Stoke Rochford is slightly more expensive but also offers golf by rounds or days to visitors. It has a wonderful 18-hole course.
the state-of-the-art Grantham Tennis Club offers indoor and outdoor courts for a rental cost of £12 per court. We recommend pre-booking.
Grantham Tennis Club & Gym
Gonerby Roadthe state-of-the-art Grantham Tennis Club offers indoor and outdoor courts for a rental cost of £12 per court. We recommend pre-booking.
Sherwood Forest is just under an hour away and offers many activities if you’re in the mood for something a bit more adventurous than your standard walk. You can explore on ground level by foot, bike or Segway, or brave the treetops with one of GoApe’s treetop adventures. Be sure to check out their seasonal events, too.
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Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Forest CornerSherwood Forest is just under an hour away and offers many activities if you’re in the mood for something a bit more adventurous than your standard walk. You can explore on ground level by foot, bike or Segway, or brave the treetops with one of GoApe’s treetop adventures. Be sure to check out their seasonal events, too.
a fantastic culinary school that offers a very wide range of cookery classes for all ages and levels.
Manor Farm Cookery School
Main Streeta fantastic culinary school that offers a very wide range of cookery classes for all ages and levels.
includes Thoresby Park with craft shops, workshops and demonstrations, sculpture, a gallery, museum and restaurant. Walking and cycling are amazing here.
The Dukeries
includes Thoresby Park with craft shops, workshops and demonstrations, sculpture, a gallery, museum and restaurant. Walking and cycling are amazing here.
the School of Artisan Food runs fantastic courses in cookery and food production. These are for all levels of competence and can last from half a day to six months.
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School of Artisan Food
Lower Motor Yardthe School of Artisan Food runs fantastic courses in cookery and food production. These are for all levels of competence and can last from half a day to six months.
Shopping
opened in 2018, this new retail park is situated just below Belvoir Castle. You will find everything here from an artisan chocolate shop, restaurants, a deli, a jeweller, fashion boutiques, interior shops and more.
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The Engine Yard
opened in 2018, this new retail park is situated just below Belvoir Castle. You will find everything here from an artisan chocolate shop, restaurants, a deli, a jeweller, fashion boutiques, interior shops and more.
a plantsman’s nursery of over 70 years that focuses on selling high quality hardy trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. The team propagates and grows on the vast majority of stock whilst also producing amazing seasonal plants. Recently voted one of the UK’s best 30 nurseries. A 20-minute drive.
Rasell's Nurseries
Station Roada plantsman’s nursery of over 70 years that focuses on selling high quality hardy trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. The team propagates and grows on the vast majority of stock whilst also producing amazing seasonal plants. Recently voted one of the UK’s best 30 nurseries. A 20-minute drive.
apparently the largest antique centre in Europe on an ex RAF airfield.
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Hemswell Antique Centres
apparently the largest antique centre in Europe on an ex RAF airfield.
Arch Label Agency
43 St Paul's Stnew and second hand designer clothing and accessories. Great bargains to be found.
Cavells
16 Mill Stmen's and women's high quality clothing shop in Oakham
Towns and Cities
Stamford is under half an hour away by car and is a very fine Georgian town. Hidden in its alleyways you will find many speciality shops and when you get hungry you’ll be spoilt for choice. There is a weekly market on Fridays
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Stamford
Stamford is under half an hour away by car and is a very fine Georgian town. Hidden in its alleyways you will find many speciality shops and when you get hungry you’ll be spoilt for choice. There is a weekly market on Fridays
Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter is so worth a visit. The Cathedral is awe inspiring and full of secrets and small jokes. The Castle holds one of only four copies of the Magna Carta and is open to the public. There are many boutique shops along Bailgate and Steep Hill where you can purchase everything from speciality teas to food, fine wines, books and crafts. There are many tea rooms and restaurants so make sure that you give yourself plenty of time if visiting the city.
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Lincoln
Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter is so worth a visit. The Cathedral is awe inspiring and full of secrets and small jokes. The Castle holds one of only four copies of the Magna Carta and is open to the public. There are many boutique shops along Bailgate and Steep Hill where you can purchase everything from speciality teas to food, fine wines, books and crafts. There are many tea rooms and restaurants so make sure that you give yourself plenty of time if visiting the city.
charming market town (market on a Wednesday and Saturday) with an unusual 'castle' filled with ceremonial horseshoes. If you're a fan of bread and baked goods make sure to visit Hambleton Bakery, and Leesons the butcher is fantastic.
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Oakham
charming market town (market on a Wednesday and Saturday) with an unusual 'castle' filled with ceremonial horseshoes. If you're a fan of bread and baked goods make sure to visit Hambleton Bakery, and Leesons the butcher is fantastic.
charming market town (markets on Fridays) and home to the internationally renowned Goldmark Gallery, and Priddy Essentialy, who, in their own words are “makers of fragrance, purveyors of slow fashion, uncommon objects and needful paraphernalia.” Curious?
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Uppingham
charming market town (markets on Fridays) and home to the internationally renowned Goldmark Gallery, and Priddy Essentialy, who, in their own words are “makers of fragrance, purveyors of slow fashion, uncommon objects and needful paraphernalia.” Curious?
A very charming city with plenty of shopping and places to eat. York Minster is beautiful, and the nearby Shambles resembles a street from Harry Potter
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York
A very charming city with plenty of shopping and places to eat. York Minster is beautiful, and the nearby Shambles resembles a street from Harry Potter
Cambridge has plenty to offer in the way of history, sightseeing, eating and shopping. Only a 1h15m drive, it is easily reachable for a day trip
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Cambridge
Cambridge has plenty to offer in the way of history, sightseeing, eating and shopping. Only a 1h15m drive, it is easily reachable for a day trip
Events
this is held every other month and is Europe’s largest event of this type. Get there early (8am) to bag the best bargains. They also hold monthly shows called “Runway Monday” that lie somewhere in the territory between car boot and antique market.
Newark Antique Fair - Iacf
this is held every other month and is Europe’s largest event of this type. Get there early (8am) to bag the best bargains. They also hold monthly shows called “Runway Monday” that lie somewhere in the territory between car boot and antique market.
famous for its Horse Trials in September, it also hosts a Film Festival, two Food Festivals in spring and summer and a number of concerts, lectures and exhibitions.
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Casa Burghley
famous for its Horse Trials in September, it also hosts a Film Festival, two Food Festivals in spring and summer and a number of concerts, lectures and exhibitions.
outdoor arts, music, food and very fancy dress. It takes place in September on alternate years to the Gravity Fields Festival.
Stamford Georgian Festival
27 St Mary's Stoutdoor arts, music, food and very fancy dress. It takes place in September on alternate years to the Gravity Fields Festival.
Market Deeping
Deepings Literary Festival is fairly new but is already attracting some big names.
snowdrops in February, sweet peas in July and an Autumn Country Market in September.
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Easton Walled Gardens
snowdrops in February, sweet peas in July and an Autumn Country Market in September.
Osberton
Osberton Horse Trials in October