For a small town with a population of around 20,000, Stamford has an enormous amount to offer in the way of leisure, culture, entertainment and history. There really is something for everyone and on a leisurely walk through the streets of Stamford, you will find:

• 48 pubs
• 3 nightclubs
• International cuisine ranging from Thai, Chinese, Italian, Indian, Turkish, Mexican, South American, European, traditional English
• Fitness Centre
• Swimming pool and leisure pool
• Snooker and billiards

• Sports clubs including football, cricket, rugby, tennis, bowls
• Stately homes and classical gardens
• Library
• Arts Centre
• Museum
• Places of Worship
• Over 500 buildings of historical importance

Around and About

Peterborough: Just 10 miles from Stamford, students can also visit the city of Peterborough, well-known for its magnificent cathedral, large and varied shopping centres and fashionable pubs and nightclubs. Peterborough is also extremely well situated for direct connections by train and bus to several major cities (e.g. Peterborough to London King's Cross 45 minutes direct). Other attractions include ice skating, bowling, a multiplex cinema and numerous other big city facilities.

Rutland County: Bordering the county of Lincolnshire is England's smallest county - Rutland. A five-mile drive outside Stamford will take you into Rutland with its beautiful rolling countryside, picturesque villages and quaint shops and watering-holes. Also visit Rutland Water, Europe's largest reservoir, where visitors can take part in sailing, wind-surfing, fishing, cycling, bird-watching and many other activities

CHILC's Own Social Programme

Inside CHILC - CHILC's social programme varies from season to season according to numbers of students and programme requirements. Throughout the year, CHILC's students have full access to our in-house facilities and activities such as:

Around Town: At most times of the year, CHILC is able to put on certain events in the town as requested by individual students and groups. These include:

• Guided walks - Blue Badge Tour, Ghost Walk Tour!!
• Sport on the meadows
• Student night discos at Central Nightclub and Quayhole Kate's

Around The UK: Throughout the British Summer, and as requested by groups on Holiday Programmes, CHILC is able to offer:

• Visits to famous football grounds such as Manchester United
• Day trips to Alton Towers, UK's premier theme park
• Excursions to London, York, Nottingham, Oxford, Cambridge etc
• Evening trips to concerts and shows in the West End of London
• Excursions to the coast
• Mystery Tours!
• Country-side programmes in Wales

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