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St Martin

Whether seeking quiet reflection or a place to worship, visit St Martins one of the finest medieval Churches in Stamford.

Stamford Baron, Lincolnshire

Opening times

8am to 5pm.

Address

High Street
Stamford Baron
Lincolnshire
PE9 2LG

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52.649037, -0.4875967

How to get here

Leaving the A1 either or south, take the A1175 into Stamford. After the the William Cecil Hotel on the right continue 500m and the Church is on the right just before the George Hotel.

St Martin dominates the skyline of Stamford.

Our church is open for visiting and as a place of prayer from 8am until around 5pm (these are only rough times and are subject to change depending on events in the building and availability). If you are travelling a long distance to visit, it is always worth contacting us first to make sure it is open for you. We are very happy to open the church 'out of hours' for people who are visiting from afar.

There has been a church on this site since 1140 – and the font inside the building dates back to this time.

The current building was built between 1480 and 1485 and is one of the five remaining medieval churches in Stamford.  

The building itself is a very important example of a complete perpendicular style and retains its original naves and hammer beam roof.    the tombs of the Cecil family from nearby Burghley House . 

You’ll also find in the church stunning 1844 Gothic-style oak box pews with elaborately carved pew ends to the design of local architect, Edward Browing. Browning also designed the pulpit, which was installed in 1845.  

There are many tombs of important local figures inside the church. This includes the Cecil family from nearby Burghley House (some of them listed in their own right). It also has a fine collection of stained glass windows some of which came from Tattershall church. Our community is small but very friendly and we enjoy welcoming new people and visitors to our church.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Magnificent memorials

  • National heritage here

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Train station within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Wifi

  • Our main service is on Sunday at 9.30am and is a Sung Eucharist. We enjoy very fine traditional worship at St Martin's with a mix of traditional language and dignified liturgy.

  • Church of England

  • Large Grant, £10,000, 2023

  • Our Large Grants fund urgent repairs and essential community facilities such as toilets and kitchens to help keep churches open.

Contact information

078060 658748

Church website

Gallery

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Exterior of Stamford St Martin; the central tower dominates the image.

©Alan Scott MBE

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The information on this page is provided by the church and is correct when made live. Opening times and contact details may have changed, we recommend you check before making a special trip.

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