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IN AND AROUND STAMFORD

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

OUTDOOR FUN

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GARDEN OF SURPRISES BURGHLEY & ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

The Garden of Surprises is a beautiful scenic trip out with so much to explore. We particularly love the mirror maze, picnics by the lake and the elements sculptures.

There is now a great children’s play area with a den making area, sensory elements, a smaller toddler play frame and a big adventure playground for older children.

Cost‑ Varies the Annual passes usually work out cheapest if you are going to return.
Postcode‑ PE9 3JY

BURGHLEY HOUSE GROUNDS

The grounds around Burghley House are free to access and are lovely to walk around. Often you can spot the deer and sheep.

Cost ‑ free
Postcode‑ PE9 3JY

STAMFORD MEADOWS

Stamford Meadows is a perfect spot to feed the ducks and lots of big open space to run about in or kick a ball about.

Cost‑ free
Postcode‑ PE9 2QU

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BYTHAMS SPINNEY

This place has a lovely little playground in the woodlands. There are some bigger slides and play equipment for older children. We really liked looking for birds in the ‘treehouse’. There are lots of picnic benches dotted around we will definitely be back on a nicer day for a picnic.
Worth mentioning that there are no toilets or baby change on the site.

Cost ‑ Free
Postcode‑ NG33 4PT

STAMFORD PARK - THE REC

The Recreation Ground in the middle of Stamford has a lovely playground.

Cost- free

Postcode- PE9 1EJ

BOURNE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL

A great outdoor pool with a smaller toddler splash pool.

Cost- Can be found on their Facebook page

Postcode- PE10 9EP

INDOOR FUN

THE YARD SOFT PLAY CENTRE

The Yard in Stamford is a compact soft play place that is designed beautifully with a welcoming atmosphere.

Cost‑ under 1’s free, £5 for 1‑7 years and £5 for adults.

Postcode‑ PE9 2PL

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STAMFORD LIBRARY

Parking- in and around Stamford as it is situated in the centre of town.
Free

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BIRCH TREE CAFÉ

This cafe has a dedicated area for young children that has a range of toys and books to keep children entertained.

Postcode - PE9 3NN

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THE MILL BIRTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE

The Mill Birth and Wellbeing Centre has lots of different classes throughout the week including baby yoga, baby massage, pregnancy yoga and lots more. Check out their website below for more information.

Postcode- PE9 3QG

THE PREGNANCY AND PARENTING HUB- MARKET DEEPING

Enjoy the friendly 'Tiny Adventures Café' and play area where you can relax and let your little ones play, with easy bookable courses & workshops and daily groups there is something for every family. Check out their website below for more information.

Postcode- PE6 8AB

THE PLACE STAMFORD

They run multiple different sessions for children and families.

Parking- in and around Stamford as it is situated in the centre of town.

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STAMFORD CHILDRENS CENTRE

They run multiple different sessions for children and families.

Postcode - PE9 1HE

ESCAPE BOURNE

A great soft play in Bourne

Postcode - PE10 9LA

PLAYGROUPS IN STAMFORD

To find out more about what is going on daily click below to join the Baby and Toddler groups in Stamford group on Facebook.

THE POSTNATAL NANNY - THE BLONDE BEET

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The Blonde Beet Stamford - St. Pauls Street.
Parking - in and around stamford.
9.30- 11am on a Tuesday.
Drop in no need to book.

SEEDLINGS

St. George’s church place.
Parking- In and around Stamford. This place is in the centre of town.
9.15-11.15am on a Tuesday
Suitable for ages 0-4 years
Cost - £2 per family. Term time only.

LITTLE SAINTS

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Unity centre, Stamford

Parking- Waitrose, you get 2 hours.

10-11:30am on a Thursday (term time only)

Suitable for ages 0-4 years

Cost - free.

TOTS AND TOAST

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Christ Church Stamford
Parking- in the church car park
9- 11am on a Thursday.
Suitable for ages 0-4 years
Cost - free

THE PLACE STAMFORD BABY & TODDLER GROUP

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The Place Stamford

Parking- In and around Stamford. This place is in the centre of town.

10-11:30am on a Friday

Suitable for ages 0-5 years

Cost- £4 per child

TWINKLE TOTS

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Barn Hill church.

Parking- Car park is off North Street, just down from and opposite the police station. There are only a handful of car parking spaces.

10-11:30am on a Wednesday.

Suitable for ages 0-5 years

Cost - £1 for an adult, 50p per child, under 1s free.

STAMFORD CHILDREN'S CENTRE

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Stamford Children's Centre run lots of groups for local families.

Click below to see their current timetable

STORY TIME AT STAMFORD LIBRARY

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Stamford library Parking- in and around Stamford as it is situated in the centre of town.

11am on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Suitable for ages 0-5 years

Cost - free

TIPPY TOES

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Castor Village Hall
9.15-10.45am on a Tuesday
Suitable for under 3s
Cost - £2.50 per adult

HELPSTON PLAYHOUSE

Helpston Play House
10am -11.30am on Friday
Suitable for 12 months - 4 years
Cost - Free

Sports and Classes

Wixx South Kesteven

Football sessions - Stamford

WILDCATS THEATRE SCHOOL

Theatre classes start from 3 years old upwards. Check out the link below to see the current timetable.

Postcode- PE9 2DL

MUSIC BUGS

Sensory, play-based music and singing classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers in Rutland.

Location - Stamford, Oakham and Barnack

BABY SENSORY

Baby Sensory classes offering developmental classes for Babies.

Location - Stamford, Oakham

BilinguaSing

Learning Languages through music.

Location - Stamford, Bourne & Oakham

JO JINGLES

Fun and interactive pre-school music, singing and movement classes.

Location - Stamford

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BRAMBLE PATCH

Outdoor play sessions

Location - Bourne

LEAPING TODS

Play sessions

Location - Bourne

WANDERING WILLOWS

Outdoor play sessions

Locations - Deeping St James

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STAMFORD DANCE ACADEMY

A range of dance classes starting from 2 years of age.

Other Helpful links

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THE POSTNATAL NANNY

Runs local new parent meet up groups and provides other postnatal services

NOMAD THERAPIES

Mother and Baby Yoga and Baby Massage

MAMA MEL FITNESS

Fitness instructor focusing on pre and postnatal fitness.

SECOND HELPINGS

Community fridge and cafe pay as you feel.

Location - Stamford

BUMPS AND BEYOND

Bumps & Beyond is a registered charity (Charity number: 1184824) that supports parents and care-givers – during and after pregnancy – by equipping them and their children with a full range of donated clothing items, equipment and essential healthcare items. We operate in Stamford, Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas.

MUM2MUM SALES

Nearly New Sales

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MINI FIRST AID PETERBOROUGH AND BOSTON

Mini First Aid offers a range of classes across the UK for all the family; parents, grandparents, carers and for children as young as three years old, training them in basic and life-saving first aid.

MAIA THERAPIES

Massage Therapist offering C- Section scar massage and pregnancy massage.

GEORGE'S FOOD HUB

Saving surplus food and serving the community. Pay as you feel. Various opening times and locations across Stamford see the link below for further details.

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