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Srirangapatna

Srirangapatna, (also spelled Srirangapattana or Shrirangapattana and anglicized to Seringapatam during the British Raj) (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ) is a town in Mandya District of Karnataka State in India. It is of great religious, cultural and historic importance.

Understand
On an island in the Cauvery River, the town of Srirangapatna was once the fortress capital of the region controlled by Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan.

Get in
Srirangapatna is 19 km from Mysore. Bus are available from Mysore from 7AM to 8PM. The last bus returns to Mysore by 9PM. Look for bus No. 313 which takes 30 minutes or bus No. 307 which takes 40 minutes. Air-conditioned Volvo buses charges ₹32. Most of the trains that ply from Bangalore to Mysore stop here. However it is recommended that you take an early morning train, as this gives an ample window to explore the place.

Get around
Autos can be hired from near the bus stand, taxis are available too. Most of them understand Hindi or English, get hold of someone who does. For a predetermined price, they will take you to most of the places of interest. Price, as almost always in India, is negotiable, so ask 3-4 persons before deciding.

Walking is another good option, maps and signposts abound, so getting around should not be difficult.

Drink
Alcohol is easily available and carries no stigma in spite of the fact that Srirangapatna is a Muslim-dominated area.

Go next

 * Krishnarajanagara Paddy field paradise
 * Krishnarajanagara Paddy field paradise

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Srisailam

Srisailam is a town in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, India. Home to a Jyotirlinga (Hindu shrine to Shiva), it is about 245 km from Hyderabad and 132 km from Nandyal.

By bus or train
Srisailam is about 232 km from Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, and there are buses connecting the town with Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Markapur and Kurnool. For service from Hyderabad to Srisailam, tickets and reservations can be made at the Central Bus Station Hyderabad. The approximate travel time from Hyderabad to Srisailam is 6 hours. From Kurnool, it will take around 5 hours via Atmakur and Doranala. You can get Express buses every hour from 5AM to 11:30PM from Kurnool. For those who are planning from Chennai you can either go from Kurnool, Nellore or Tirupati. From Kurnool, there are many buses to Srisailam. You can reach Kurnool by Kachiguda express which starts from Chennai Egmore railway station. There is no railway station in Srisailam. From Tirupati also there are frequent buses which pass through Nellore. It is better to go to Nellore and catch the Srisailam bus from there.

By private vehicle/taxi
If hiring a private taxi, ensure that the driver has experience driving in ghat sections and doesn't have the habit of drinking alcohol. Mannanur, which is around 120 km from Hyderabad, is the place where the Nallamala hills start. After 60-70 km of driving through the forest, you'll reach Eegalapenta. From there, it becomes difficult to drive as there are numerous hairpin bends and a kilometre of the stretch has a lot of potholes. You can have a good look at the Srisailam Dam from there.

Get around
For nature lovers, the Srisailam trip leaves immense pleasure as you travel through deep forests. From Dornala to Srisailam you will find excellent views and the road is full of curves and U-turns.

Buy
You can buy pure Girijan (Tribal) honey, AGMARK-certified honey which is supplied by the government of Andhra Pradesh. It is regarded as very pure and tasty. You can get it at Chenchu Lakshmi Tribal Museum. Don't buy it elsewhere.

Eat
As a temple town, only vegetarian food is available. Delicious food varieties are available in the temple-run annadana satram (free kitchen) and restaurants along with street food. It is advised, for people to keep hydrated by eating food with high carbohydrates and drinking lots of water while on treks in the hills and camping in the forests.

Sleep
There are lots of budget hotels and lodges around the Mallikarjuna Swami Temple in Srisailam. Most of these do not require any prior reservation except during peak seasons and festivals, and most Mondays. The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department runs a few hotels by the name Ganga Sadan, Gouri Sadan and Punnami Guest House. These are clean and well-maintained and are within the budget of most pilgrims. There are also some lodges and choultries that cater to particular communities.

Go next

 * Alampur
 * Mantralayam
 * Bagalkot

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Sri Thanu

Sri Thanu is a volcanic peninsula just north of Thong Sala on Ko Pha Ngan in Thailand. The coral reef offshore allows snorkelling with the protection of the bay.

Get in
From Thong Sala and the ferry terminal the taxi ride is just ten minutes.

Get around
Walking, renting motorbikes or sharing taxis to Thong Sala, the main port.

Diving
The volcanic peninsula has pushed the land into the coral reef allowing snorkelling and diving just offshore.

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Srivilliputhur

Srivilliputhur is a temple town, from Madurai,  from Sivakasi near the Western Ghats in India.

Understand
Srivilliputtur is one of the old historical town that was ruled by Pandya kings initially. This town has a 1000 year old temple, 200 year old Hindu School, 135 year old Pennington Public Library that are standing as remarkable historical evidence for culturally importance of this place. Thiruppavai, one of the important constituent of devotional Tamil literature period was from this temple town. The remarkable landmark of Srivilliputhur is 11-tiered tower structure dedicated to the Lord of Srivilliputhur, known as Vatapatrasayee, an avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Festivals
Important Festivals at "Srivilliputhur" are
 * Andal Thirukalyanam (Divine Marriage)- Festival during March and April.
 * Car Festival (Rath Uthsav) in the month of August.
 * Periya Mariamman Temple Pookuzhi

By plane
The nearest domestic airport is Madurai Airport (~70 km) and about one and a half hours away.

By train
The Pothigai Express train from Chennai Egmore to Shenkottai reaches Srivilliputhur daily at 6.13 AM. From April to June, special trains are available from Virdhunagar Junction. A daily passenger train service is also available from Madurai and Shenkottai. The station is a gateway to Andal Temple. Virudhunagar is used to reach Coimbatore and Bangalore by the Nagercoil-Coimbatore Express and Tutucorin-Mysore Express respectively.

By bus
Buses arrive from Periyar (involving a transfer at Thirumangalam) and Mattuthavani (direct) bus stands of Madurai. Buses from both places pass through Srivilliputhur en route to other cities. Buses from Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar starting from the main bus stand depart every half hour. Buses from Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur are frequent.

Buses from Chennai to Tenkasi, Shenkottai travel via Srivilliputhur only.

NH208: Thirumangalam-Srivilliputhur-Rajapalayam-Tenkasi-Kollam

SH42 Srivilliputhur-Sivakasi-Virudhunagar-Aruppukottai-Tiruchuli-Narikudi-Parthibanur

Get around

 * Auto Rickshaw - Auto stand located near Roman Catholic Church, outside Srivilliputtur Bus Stand
 * Horse Cart - Located behind Srivilliputtur Bus Stand
 * Mini-bus - Green/yellow-red painted minibuses connecting nearby villages and Srivilliputtur

Do

 * Shopping in small shops inside Andal Temple Complex
 * Bicycling and Trekking in Western Ghats - Shenbaga Thoppu
 * Visit Sriraam Palkova Factory to see how Palkova is made
 * Visit Pennington Library, one of the oldest library in the town.

Buy

 * Palkova - Venkateshwara sweets, Inside Andal temple compound. This place will always be crowded, and you may have to wait a bit to buy it. Puliyamaruthukadai or Singh Palkova Stall near Srivilliputtur Bus Stand also sells tasty Palkova.

Eat

 * Food Park Restaurant - Veg & Non Vegetarian food, at a very low price. Door Delivery. Located on the State Highway between Srivilliputtur and Krishnankoil, Pilayarnatham Bus stop.

Drink

 * Palmyrah Juice, sold by Tamil Nadu Government Co-Operative Society, located near Srivilliputtur Bus Stand Entrance
 * Rose milk, flavored sweetened milk drink from Ananda Bakery
 * Filter coffee and tea from

Sleep
The best time to visit this town is during the Margazhi Thirunal (December–January) and the Adi Thirunal (July–August) which are very popular and provide a rare experience of the traditional temple festivals, some of them unique to this town.

There are many hotels and lodges available to support the visitors. However, some of the houses at the street where the Andal temple is situated have been converted to convenient boarding places.

Go next

 * Courtallam
 * Pilavakkal Dam
 * Sathuragiri Hills

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Srostki

Srostki (Сростки) is a village in Altai Krai.

Understand
This is a birthplace of well-known Russian writer, actor and film-director Vasily Shukshin.

Get in
The village is situated on the Chuysky Highway.

See
Go to the House of selectioner R. Sharov up on the hill overlooking the river. There is a nice fruit orchard with grape vines.

Do
Visit annual literature and film festival dedicated to Shukshin and his art on his birthday 25 July. It's a venue for Russian writers, musicians, theater-goers and actors. There is a museum in his home.

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Ssese Islands

The Ssese Islands are an archipelago of 84 islands in the northwest of Lake Victoria, Uganda. About 43 of the islands are inhabited. The islands vary in size from less than 10,000 m², to over 40 km long for the largest island, Buggala.

Understand
The islands get their names from the enormous swarms of lakeflies that breed in giant clouds near the shores. Although this sounds irritating, the enormity of the swarms is quite a sight. If one is caught near a breeding swarm, it can be quite a nuisance, though it disperses after a couple of hours. Otherwise, the lake flies are little noticeable, and they do not bite.

Islands

 * Buggala Island is easily accessible by ferry, and is a regular weekend destination for Kampala residents. The island forms an L shape (with the long stem of the L pointing south, and the other stem pointing west).  There are several beachfront hotels along Kalangala Bay near the ferry dock, which is near the corner of the L. The bay forms one large beach, and it is more or less possible to walk between most of the hotels along the beach. The bay is generally serene, but one of the hotels may blare out a thumping disco beat that covers the whole area, especially on weekends.
 * Bulago Island is a small island closer to the lakeshore that is run by a resort.
 * Bukasa Island is a small island containing Father Christopher's guest house.
 * Banda Island is another small island, more remote, that also has a guest house.
 * Other islands that can be visited (with varying degrees of ease) are Bubeke and Bufumira.

Talk
The islands are a Luganda-speaking area. Outside of Kalangala bay, locals on the islands may not speak English.

Get in
There are two large ferries serving Buggala Island. One, a modern passenger/car ferry, runs daily between the Nakiwogo dock just south of Entebbe and Kalangala Bay. The ferry departs from Kalangala for Nakiwogo at 08:00 daily, and returns leaving Nakiwogo at 14:00 daily. The journey takes about 3½ hours, and there is a snack bar on the ferry. The ferry costs USh 10,000 per person second class, or USh 14,000 per person first class. There is little difference between the two classes, except that the first class area may be less crowded. There is usually plenty of room for passengers, but space for cars is limited. Nakiwogo can be reached easily by taxi, and sometimes by minibus, from downtown Entebbe.

The second ferry departs from Bukakata (near Masaka) and Luku/Bugoma on the Western end of the island. It leaves Bukakata at 08:00, 11:30, 13:30, and 16:00, returning from Luku/Bugoma at 09:00, 12:30, 14:30, and 17:00. There are few accommodation options on this part of the island (see below). This is a wide, flat pontoon ferry, and is somewhat more chaotic than the Kalangala ferry. To get to Bukakata, bear left at the Total garage approaching Masaka from Kampala and turn left again at the Nyendo Trading Centre and once again left at the Petro Uganda filling station. By public transport, ask the conductor to get out at Nyondo stage about 2 km from Masaka town. There are several pick up trucks making the 40-km journey between Nyondo and Bukakata daily in each direction. From Bukakata to Kalangala, it is 32 km by road, and there are regular pick-up trucks in both directions.

Transport to Bulago Island by speedboat can be arranged with the owners. An airstrip is being built on the island.

Other islands may be served by lake taxis. These are large wooden boats, perhaps 10 m in length and 2-3 m wide, that transport goods and local passengers around the islands. The bottom of the boats may be filled with ice, soda, bananas, etc., on which passengers will have to find a seat. These leave from the Kasenyi fishing terminal, about halfway between Kampala and Entebbe. There is no dock, passengers are carried through chest-deep water on the shoulders of porters, so expect to get a bit wet. These boats also rock in the waves much more than the larger ferries, so passengers may experience some sea sickness. The boats do not provide life vests. It is best to enquire with your place of destination to find out the timings for the boats, as they may vary a bit. The boats also do not always keep to their schedules, so arrive early and expect to wait around. There are small restaurants to have a soda and a snack while you wait. Kasenyi is about 5 km from the Entebbe-Kampala highway via a dirt road, and this road is served by minivans. It is not recommended to leave a car at Kasenyi (and it is recommended to watch your valuables) as it is a somewhat dodgy place. Most long trips cost around USh 10,000.

Get around
Trips between the islands are by lake taxi. Private boats can also be arranged, but these tend to be expensive (something on the order of USh 50,000 per boat per hour) because of the fuel costs.

See
Buggala Island is large enough to have diverse terrains. It is hilly. From the tops of the hills, though, the views are stunning. Most of the southern stem of the L is dominated by palm oil plantations, which dominate the landscape somewhat repetitively. Along the southern end near Mulabana, there is a swamp that contains hippos. Along the western end of the island, not far from Luku, is the Mutumbula swimming beach.

The islands are teeming with birds, and vervet monkeys are common. There are occasional large snakes.

Do
Mostly, people just sit along the beach and stare at the tranquil surroundings. On weekend nights, there is a bit of a party scene along Kalangala bay, though the atmosphere is mostly relaxed.

Bicycles can be rented in Kalangala Town. It is a full day trip from there to Mutumbula (with time to spend on the beach in between), and an athletic dusk-to-dawn trip, or an overnight trip, to Mulabana and back. Kayaks and motorboats may be rented from the Hornbill camp.

Eat
The hotels along Kalangala Bay have acceptable Ugandan fare, and plenty to drink. It is quite possible to eat and drink at one hotel and stay at another. On the other islands, visitors will generally need to bring some or all of their own food.

Drink
Most of the beach front hotels in Kalangala Bay have bars.

Sleep
All listings below are in Kalangala Bay, unless otherwise noted.

Stay safe

 * The ferry from the mainland is unreliable, and small wooden launches may be substituted. Storms and waves may be too much for them, particularly when they are heavily loaded, and sinking is a real danger.
 * AIDS is a serious health problem in the Ssese Islands, and the infection rate is extremely high. Among the fishing villages of the islands, more than 90% of the population are reported to be infected.
 * Nile Crocodiles are common on the islands and, due to over-fishing by humans and a lack of abundant prey in the area, have taken to attacking humans with more consistency. It is necessary that all be aware of the risk and take the proper precautions in order to limit both human and animal suffering. Almost all attacks can be avoided by taking precautions (such as not swimming, walking near the water's edge, or traveling in very small boats.)
 * Do not go swimming! You can contract several diseases (most notably Bilharzia) from swimming in Lake Victoria, no matter how enchanting it looks.

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Stafford

Stafford is the county town of Staffordshire. It is a market town.

By train
is on the West Coast Mainline and is served with trains from London Euston, Birmingham, Manchester and the North West and Bristol and the South West.

By car
Stafford is close to both the M6 (junctions 13 and 14) and M6 Toll road and is very accessible by car. The A34, A449, and A518 pass through the town.

By plane
You can fly into either Birmingham Airport or Manchester Airport  and then connect via road or rail to Stafford.

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Stafford (Texas)

Stafford is a city in the North Barrier Coast region of Texas.

Get in
Stafford is accessible by US highways 59 and 90 and by Train.

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Stafford (Virginia)

Stafford is the county seat of Stafford County, Virginia.

Get in
Stafford County Offices are at Exit 140 just off I-95.

Eat
There are many decent restaurants in Stafford, as it serves as a center of sorts for the folks living in the rural surroundings.

Sleep
There are many highway motels, north of the town center at Exit 143.

Go next

 * Fredericksburg is a popular tourist destination, and a short drive down I-95.
 * If you are crazy for colonial churches, head north to Aquia Harbor.
 * Just north of Aquia Harbor is Quantico, which has the fabulous National Marine Corps Museum.

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Stafford County

Stafford County is a county in Virginia. Stafford County is located 25 miles south of Washington, DC and is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. The county is primarily a bedroom community for commuters who work in and around Washington, D.C. Fredericksburg is the major city in the area, just south, and several of Stafford County's few attractions are basically adjacent to the city.

Cities

 * — home to a small, historic church.
 * — adjacent to Fredericksburg.
 * — the county seat, with actually some really good food.

Understand
Stafford was primarily an agricultural area until the late 20th century when suburban sprawl from Washington reached as far south as Fredericksburg, turning a mostly-rural area into a mix of cultures.

George Washington spent much of his childhood in the lower part of the county on his family's home, Ferry Farm, along the Rappahannock River across from the city of Fredericksburg.

Get in
Stafford County is easily accessible. Interstate 95 runs directly through Stafford County with several exits onto State Route 1 and other major roads. The Virginia Railway Express (Commuter train line that connects to Amtrak in Northern Virginia) runs two lines north/south through the county. Stafford County has a new regional airport as well.

Flying into Reagan National or BWI, you can reach Stafford County via rail, car, taxi, etc. within a reasonable time, less than 2 hours with traffic.

Get around
Owning a vehicle is necessary for getting around. There is a limited bus line (Fred Bus) that has stops going approximately from Exits 126 through 140 on Interstate 95, as well as east/west lines, but relying solely on this would not be recommended.

The Virginia Railway Express can be taken during most hours of the day on many stops all the way up to D.C. with connections available to other train lines such as Amtrak.

Buses such as Greyhound are also available, as well as taxi services.

Do
There are a variety of activities that can attract the budget traveler as well as the wealthy. There are plenty of historical sites. Historic Fredericksburg directly to the south has plenty to offer. Central Park, a business-district has plenty of restaurant and shopping opportunities. Spotsylvania County close by has plenty of historical sites as well.

Eat
A variety of foods running the full gamut from dive bar food to fine cuisine are available. Stafford itself is the best place to go, as it is the central town for the population surrounding.

Drink
There are a variety of themed bars as well as general bars. Those seeking Irish or British pub drinking experiences will not be disappointed. The downtown Fredericksburg area or Central Park, both directly to the south of Stafford, can provide great experiences.

There are also plenty of areas within Stafford County for the "drinking aficionado."

Stay safe
The Stafford County/Fredericksburg area is quite safe, but you can take regular precautions, like looking both ways before crossing US-1, or not drinking and driving.

Go next

 * OK, there's not much to do here. Head north towards D.C. or south to bordering Fredericksburg.

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Staffordshire

Staffordshire is a land-locked county in the West Midlands region of England, part of the United Kingdom.

Cities and towns

 * - the county town.
 * - the county town.
 * - the county town.

Understand

 * Staffordshire County Council website

By bus, taxi or train
Bus services in North Staffordshire are provided by First PMT and for the rest of Staffordshire, Arriva provides most local transport along with other smaller companies.

Main services in North Staffordshire

 * Hanley - Stafford First PMT 101
 * Hanley - Crewe, Cheshire First PMT 20

See

 * Castles in Eccleshall, Stafford and Tamworth.

Stay safe
As with the rest of the UK, in any emergency call 999 or 112 (from a land-line if you can) and ask for Ambulance, Fire or Police when connected.

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Part of the National Forest lies within its borders. It adjoins the ceremonial counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire and Shropshire.

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Olympiada (Chalkidiki)

Olympiada is in Northern Chalkidiki

The ancient city of Stagira is situated atop the beautiful peninsula of Liotopi on the Gulf of Strymonikos.

Understand
Ancient Stageira was the birthplace of Aristotle (384 BC), the greatest philosopher of antiquity and the teacher of Alexander the Great. The city was built around 655 BC. founded by colonists from Andros. After the Persian Wars, it joined in 424 BC. the Peloponnesian War as an ally of the Spartans against Athens. Later, the city joined the Chalkidian League and was 348 BC. cnquered by King Philip II. Recent excavations show the early-classicistic fortifications preserved in very good condition, several public buildings in the Agora (Classicist Stoa), an archaic sanctuary, the Thesmophorion, private houses from the Classical and Hellenistic period and the city's waterworks.

Excavations in the ancient city founded by settlers from the island of Andros in the middle of the 7th century BC unearthed numerous - early and late - archaeological findings, such as parts of the fortifications and the aqueduct, public buildings and houses (from the Classic and Hellenistic periods).

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Stainz

Stainz is a small castle town in Styria, Austria.

Get in
Take a train or fly to Graz and either drive (approximately 30 minutes) or take public transport (Graz-Stainz-Deutschlandsberg).

See

 * Schloss Stainz _ impressive looking castle on the hill. At the castle you can visit the church or Hunter Museum, which offers interactive and interesting displays for both adults and children about hunting, both historical and present.

Eat
The area is famous for pumpkin (kürbis) oil, a strong flavored nutty oil that goes well in salad. There is also a sheep cheese which is similar to a mild creamy feta.

Drink
The area is famous for a wine called Schilcher. It comes as a white wine or rose. It has a slightly sour taste, somewhat similar to sauvignon blanc. Visit a Buschenshank (wine tavern) in the nearby area. These taverns offer locally produced food, mostly cold accompanied by local wines and a lively atmosphere.

Sleep

 * Stainzerhof, Grazerstraße 2+4 A-8510 Stainz (downtown Stainz). This guesthouse offers a range of accommodation and is reasonably priced. Breakfast provides an excellent selection of bread accompanied with deli meats, cheese and jam. It has a beer garden and offers many styrian wines in the bar.

Go next

 * Graz
 * Deutschlandsberg

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St. Albans

There is more than one place called St. Albans:

United Kingdom

 * St Albans — A town in Hertfordshire, England.

United States of America

 * St. Albans (Vermont) — A town in Vermont.

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St Albans

For other places with the same name, see St. Albans.

St Albans is an English cathedral city to the north of London, in the county of Hertfordshire. Its rich Roman and Medieval history means it is much more worth a visit than the typical commuter suburb.

Understand
St Albans began in the Iron Age as the Catuvellauni settlement of Verlamio, renamed and developed by the Romans as Verulamium. Burned to the ground by the rebellious Iceni princess Boudicca during her rebellion, it was soon rebuilt. Ruins of portions of the Roman wall, the theatre and a hypocaust can be visited today. A resident of Verulamium named Alban became the first British martyr of Christianity, and thus St Albans became an important abbey and monastic centre in the Middle Ages. The cathedral, founded as the Abbey Church of the monastery on the site, was built partially of stones taken from the old Roman town. After the Reformation, St Albans faded from prominence, becoming a typical Home Counties market town. Yet its historical importance was recognised by the state in 1877, when Queen Victoria bestowed city status on the town and cathedral status on the Abbey Church. Today, St Albans is a well-off suburb, with many residents commuting into London.

By car
There are several major routes into the St Albans area:

There are car parks throughout St Albans, which are signposted from major routes. The, is close to Hatfield Road and  St Peter's Street (for the shops). is off London Road, direct from the  and, close to The Maltings shopping centre.
 * From London, exit at junction 6 for /St Albans. Follow signs for /St Albans into the city centre.
 * From Hatfield (Galleria) follow St Albans Road West direct into Fleetville and the city centre.
 * From Hemel Hempstead follow, which runs along the southern rim of St Albans. Follow signs for /St Albans into the city centre.
 * From Luton and The North, exit at junction 9 and follow  for St Albans (North). Exit at junction 7 for  and follow signs for southern St Albans.
 * From The South West and Heathrow Airport, exit at junction 21A for /St Albans. Follow signs for /St Albans into the city centre.
 * From Stevenage, Peterborough and Yorkshire, leave UK-Motorway-A1(M).svg at junction 3. Join and follow signs for southern St Albans.
 * From Waltham Cross, Essex and Kent, exit at junction 22 and follow /St Albans into the city centre
 * From Watford, join (via  from the town centre) and follow signs to St Albans.

By train
There are two railway stations in St Albans.

is just over 900m from St Peter's Street, the main shopping drag. It is served by Thameslink trains. There are direct connections from various destinations in London, including:

 * London St Pancras International - change from and Eurostar from mainland Europe. Around 25-45 minutes to St Albans
 * Farringdon - change from
 * London Bridge - change from and  from South London and Kent
 * Elephant and Castle - change from
 * West Hampstead Thameslink - change from
 * Wimbledon - change from from Surrey and Hampshire
 * Sutton

There are also direct connections to St Albans from major destinations such as Luton, Bedford and Brighton, and direct rail links from London Luton and London Gatwick airports.

Passengers from London and the airports can travel to and from St Albans by "touching in" and "touching out" with their Contactless cards, without the need for a paper ticket.

Thameslink trains through St Albans City run overnight into London and Luton Airport Parkway.

is around 700m from St Albans Cathedral. Direct trains from the villages of Park Street and Bricket Wood, as well as stations in Watford including Watford Junction . At Watford Junction, there are connections from London Euston , Milton Keynes, Northampton and Birmingham New Street .

By bus
Local routes from locations throughout Hertfordshire, including:

 * Sullivan 84 from Potters Bar;
 * Arriva 301 from Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield;
 * Arriva 302 from Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield;
 * Arriva 321 from Luton, Harpenden, Rickmansworth and Watford;
 * Red Rose 357 from Borehamwood and Harpenden;
 * Uno 601 from Borehamwood, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield;
 * Uno 602 from Hatfield, Watford and Bushey;
 * Uno 653 from Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield.

A longer distance route GreenLine 724 connects St Albans with Harlow (Essex), Ware, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Watford, Rickmansworth, Uxbridge (London), London Heathrow Airport.

For journeys across Hertfordshire using multiple bus operators, ask for the "Intalink Explorer" ticket.

By air
London Luton Airport is less than 10 miles north of St Albans city centre. Luton has plenty of routes from mainland Europe, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Ibiza, Tel Aviv, Tenerife and Zürich. There are also flights from UK destinations such as Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is a major base for the easyJet and Wizz Air.

From Luton Airport Parkway to St Albans, take any Thameslink southbound into St Albans City. You don't need to buy a paper ticket if you can "touch in" and "touch out" with your contactless card.

By road, follow through Harpenden into St Albans City.

London Heathrow Airport, London's busiest airport, is just over 20 miles from St Albans. By bus, take GreenLine 724 into St Albans City, which leaves roughly once per hour during the daytime. Board at Heathrow Central Bus Station Stand 20 or Heathrow Terminal 5 Stand 8. By road, follow clockwise to junction 21A for /St Albans.

London Gatwick Airport, with international flights from destinations in Europe, North Africa, Asia and North America, is a direct train ride away. From Gatwick Airport, take a Thameslink train towards Luton or Bedford and alight at St Albans City.

Get around
St Albans has a fairly large city centre set on a hill, with large residential areas to the north, east and south. If you are walking from the railway station or visiting the ancient ruins in Verulamium Park, expect to walk at least two miles on your visit.

On foot
From the railway stations:

 * From St Albans City train station, the walk into the city centre is around 15 minutes with a moderate slope.
 * From St Albans Abbey train station, the walk is around 10-15 minutes up the steep Holywell Hill.

Most buses stop in St Peter's Street, the main shopping area, with a short walk to some shops.

The Civic Centre car park is around two minutes walk to the main road.

There are signposts dotted throughout the city, pointing to key destinations.

Most footpaths are well paved and wide. Market Place is pedestrianised on market days, and is not a through route for general traffic at other times, with plenty of space to walk.

St Albans Cathedral and St Peter's Street is on top of a steep hill, with St Albans Abbey railway station, Westminster Lodge leisure centre and Verulamium Park at the bottom.

By Shopmobility
Borrow a scooter or wheelchair from St Albans Shopmobility. The charity is based at Drovers Way Car Park, AL1 3JE. It is open during the mornings and into early afternoons on Monday - Saturday. You must show two forms of ID, such as a blue badge and bus pass, to sign up, with full details on the website: https://www.stalbansshopmobility.com/

By bike
Beware, the St Stephen's Hill, Holywell Hill and Verulam Road are very steep. The St Peter's Street can become congested, particularly at peak times and daytimes, with lots of bus traffic.

There is cycle parking in and around St Peter's Street.

National Cycle Route 61 (Maidenhead - Hoddesdon) follows The Alban Way between the city and Hatfield. Join The Alban Way opposite The Galleria in Hatfield, Smallford Road south of Smallford, and at London Road west of the railway bridge. National Cycle Route 6 (London - Keswick) is signposted through the city, including along St Peter's Street.

By bus
Most buses call at St Peter's Street. There are bus routes to most neighbourhoods in St Albans. Plan your journey on the Intalink website: https://www.intalink.org.uk/services

There are all day tickets for travel within St Albans, the St Albans BUSnet: https://www.intalink.org.uk/st-albans-busnet

The seven-day Colney 7 ticket allows travel on Sullivan 84, Red Rose 357 and Uno 602 between London Colney and St Albans: https://www.intalink.org.uk/colney-7-5623

Buses between St Albans City railway station and St Peter's Street include: 34, 84, 230, 301, 302, 304, 305, 357, 601, 602, 653 and 724.

By taxi
Most bus routes end in the late-evening. Be prepared to pay for a taxi if you need to travel between St Albans and Bushey, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Potters Bar or Watford.

Firms include:

 * A1 Taxis -
 * Abbey Star Taxi Hire -
 * Gold Line Taxis -

Uber is available in St Albans.

History
St Albans is packed with a rich history with something around nearly every corner.

Roman
The Romans left their mark on St Albans (Verulamium as they knew it). There are Roman Remains that you can still see:

Medieval
Medieval times shaped the look of St Albans to the picturesque town you can see now. St Albans city centre was the site of two battles during the Wars of the Roses 1455 & 1461.

Sights and Explore
It is worth taking time to explore and discover St Albans.

 * The St Albans Festival runs for two weeks in late June, and features a series of events in and around St Albans.

As seen on screen
St Albans has appeared as the backdrop in many films and TV shows. As you explore the city you may recognise some places.

Films

 * Birthday Girl with Nicole Kidman as a St Albans bank clerk was set entirely in St Albans and the surrounding area
 * First Knight with Richard Gere and Sean Connery used St Albans Cathedral for a wedding scene
 * Incendiary with Ewan McGregor used St Albans Cathedral and the city station
 * Johnny English with Rowan Atkinson used St Albans Cathedral as a double for Westminster Abbey
 * Mike Bassett England Manager with Ricky Tomlinson used St Albans to double as Norwich (locations included the town hall)

TV

 * Foyles War with Michael Kitchen filmed scenes in Fishpool Street
 * Holby City has filmed at St Albans City Station
 * Inbetweeners with Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison and James Buckley the field trip episode was filmed by the town hall
 * Inspector Morse with John Thaw and Kevin Whatley scenes where shot at Ye Old Fighting Cocks and St Albans Cathedral
 * Life Begins with Caroline Quentin & Alexander Armstrong filmed at various places around St Albans including Market Place & French Row
 * Midsummer Murders with John Nettles filmed a scene at St Albans School
 * Porridge with Ronnie Barker. The opening titles used the
 * The Apprentice with Lord Sugar had the introduction and ‘walk of shame’ exit sequences (series four onwards) filmed at the Viglen HQ building in St Albans.

Adverts

 * Morethan: In 2013 Morethan dedicated a whole advert to St Albans

Do
There is lots to do in St Albans whether its just for: a short few hours, day trip or longer holiday.

Cinema and theatre

Buy
The main shopping street in St Albans is St Peter’s Street which has a selection of usual high street stores. Market Place with its more oldie worldly feel is often used in pictures to depict St Albans with the Cathedral tower in the background.

Markets
St Albans is home to three markets. The Charter/Traditional market which is the world’s longest running street market, the monthly farmers market for locally produced products, and the monthly antiques market:

Eat
St Albans has a wide variety of restaurants and pubs serving food, though nothing of particular excellence. The Hot Cross Bun (the Alban Bun) originates from St Albans, where Brother Thomas Rocliffe, a 14th Century monk at St Albans Abbey, distributed the bun to the local poor on Good Friday, starting in 1361. The Alban bun is available from the Abbots Kitchen (St Albans Cathedral) during the run up to Easter. There are lots of places around St Albans suitable for a picnic when the weather is fine. A good alternative to bringing a picnic and carrying it round with you is buying a supermarket meal deal (Tesco/Boots in the town centre & Sainsburys/Waitrose to the south of Verulamium Park).

Restaurants

As with most UK cities, there are plenty of curry houses:
 * Cafe Rouge, chain restaurant on Holywell Hill; the building is a former seed hall used by Samuel Ryder who donated the Ryder Cup, a golf trophy played for between the United States and Europe.

Drink
St Albans has the largest number of pubs in one square mile in England (and the UK). On Friday and Saturday nights, most bars and pubs are full, and may have bouncers on the door checking ID. Closing times vary between 11PM and 2AM, so ask when you're at the bar what time 'last orders' is. There are plenty of very nice country pubs near St Albans, although you'll need your own transport to get there. On sunny days, plenty of people drink in Verulamium Park. This is allowed in certain areas. There are signs where alcohol is prohibited. Tesco on St Peter's Street is generally cheaper than off-licences.

Pubs and bars
St Albans has a large range of pubs and bars given its relative size, most of which offer a selection of food.

Historic

 * St Michael's Village is one of the oldest areas of St. Albans, and features some lovely old pubs including the,  and.
 * St Michael's Village is one of the oldest areas of St. Albans, and features some lovely old pubs including the,  and.

Other recommended pubs:

Traditional local

 * Near the Odyssey Cinema in London Road are and

In the Sopwell Lane area east of Holywell Hill there are several good back-street pubs:

 * ,, and
 * On the Hatfield Road A1057 going towards Clarence Park are:, , and much closer to Hatfield  then the
 * On the B561 towards Sandridge are: and

Village pubs
In Tyttenhanger south east of St Albans:

In Sandridge north of St Albans:

Campaign for Real Ale
St Albans is home of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) head office. The

Sleep
St Albans has a range of hotels and B&Bs, although no youth hostels. If visiting from London on a day trip, there is no need to stay in the city overnight, although there are some nice options if you want to stay out of London.

Cope
City Centre:

In Verulamium Park

Go next

 * London, with its famous West End, is less than an hour away by train. Brent Cross is an out-of-town shopping destination with easy access from St Albans by train or from the M1 motorway. Or in the centre, catch a show in the theatre, visit the galleries, shop in Oxford Street or enjoy a night out on the town (with overnight trains back into Hertfordshire).
 * Berkhamsted, flanking the Grand Union Canal, boasts a range of independent shops and restaurants, and walks in the Chilterns open countryside.
 * Hatfield is a short drive or bus ride from the city. Visit the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I at Hatfield Old Palace - part of the famous Hatfield Estate, or shop at The Galleria Outlet.
 * Hertford the county town is a short drive away, with riverside walks in the daytime and pubs which come alive in the evenings.
 * Watford boasts town centre shops, a museum, The Colosseum world-renowned music venue, Warner Bros Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter, and a series of restaurants, pubs and clubs.
 * Whipsnade Zoo near Hemel Hempstead is the largest conservation zoo in the country.

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St. Albans (Vermont)

Saint Albans is a city of about 7,000 people (2020) in Franklin County, Vermont. It is surrounded by St. Alban's Town (population 6,000 in 2010). This article also covers the nearby villages of Swanton, Highgate, Fairfield, and Fairfax

Understand
St. Albans is the largest city in Vermont's northwestern Franklin County; approximately 16 miles south of the Canadian border. It calls itself the Maple Sugar Capital of the World and is the home to the annual Maple Festival.

St. Albans was the site of the Saint Albans Raid, a Confederate bank robbery that took place in 1864 during the Civil War.

By plane
The closest airport, Burlington International Airport, is approximately 29 miles away. Other close airports in the area include: Plattsburgh International Airport and Montréal-Trudeau airport.

By train

 * Route stopping at St. Albans:
 * Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton,  Philadelphia, Wilmington,  Baltimore, and New Carrollton.  Travel time to St. Albans from Springfield is 5.5 hours, from Hartford is 6.75 hours, from New York City is 9.25 hours, from Philadephia is 11.5 hours, from Baltimore is 12.75 hours, and from Washington, DC is 13.25 hours.
 * Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton,  Philadelphia, Wilmington,  Baltimore, and New Carrollton.  Travel time to St. Albans from Springfield is 5.5 hours, from Hartford is 6.75 hours, from New York City is 9.25 hours, from Philadephia is 11.5 hours, from Baltimore is 12.75 hours, and from Washington, DC is 13.25 hours.

By car
St. Albans can be accessed via exits 19 and 20 off of Interstate 89, as well as some smaller roads such as routes 7, 36, and 104.

By boat
As St. Albans is on Lake Champlain, it can be accessed by private boat from New York, Quebec, Canada, and other parts of western Vermont.

Buy
There are two main shopping complexes in Saint Albans:

Go next
There are many ski areas in driving distance from Saint Albans:

 * Jay Peak Resort
 * Smugglers' Notch Resort
 * Stowe Mountain Resort

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Stamford

There's more than one place called Stamford:

United Kingdom

 * Stamford (Lincolnshire) - a town in Lincolnshire, England

United States of America

 * Stamford (Connecticut) - a city in the state of Connecticut

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Stamford (Connecticut)

Stamford, Connecticut is the fourth largest city in the state, a center of regional activity in Fairfield County, and a hub of the Metro New York area. Its position between NYC and the rest of Connecticut defines Stamford’s character. Stamford takes on a big-city atmosphere in its downtown and the adjacent neighborhoods, then transitions to a more traditional suburban small-town Connecticut atmosphere in its northern sections. Stamford plays an active role in the NYC metro and Fairfield County art and music scene. It also has one of the largest and most diverse selections of restaurants and shopping in Fairfield County. Many large corporations are headquartered in Stamford, so it hosts a large reverse-commute from New York City in addition to commuters from Connecticut and nearby Westchester County, New York.

By plane

 * LaGuardia Airport: a major airport in Queens, with mainly domestic flights. It is about 45 minutes away by car.
 * JFK International Airport: a major airport in Queens, with worldwide flights. It is about 60 minutes away.
 * Newark International Airport: This is a major airport in Newark, with worldwide flights. It is about 75 minutes away.
 * Westchester County Airport: an airport in Westchester County, NY, with flights throughout the country, and from Toronto. It is about 30 minutes away.
 * Bradley International Airport: a major airport in Windsor Locks, north of Hartford, with flights worldwide. It is about 100 minutes away.
 * Tweed-New Haven Airport: a small airport in New Haven, with flights from Philadelphia. It is about an hour away.

By train

 * Train operators:
 * Routes stopping at Stamford:
 * Acela travels multiple times daily between Boston and Washington, D.C. with stops in Westwood, Providence, New Haven, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore. This is the only route in the U.S. which resembles a high-speed rail line, with a top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h), though it can only go this fast on a few short segments.
 * Northeast Regional is Amtrak's busiest regional service, connecting Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and the many towns and cities in-between. Toward the east end of the route, some trips terminate at Springfield instead of Boston. Some services also continue south into Virginia towards Newport News, Roanoke and Norfolk on three separate branch routes from Alexandria. This is also Amtrak's most frequent service, with multiple daily departures, and the longest trip takes 12.5 hours. Stops at Union Station and State Street.
 * Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and New Carrollton. S
 * Metro-North
 * On peak for Metro-North there are at least several local and express trains and off peak there are a couple of local trains that take an hour and 11 minutes and an express train that takes 45 minutes. Metro-North trains operate from Grand Central, New York City and New Haven Union Station, New Haven, Connecticut. There is the New Canaan Branch in Stamford with stops at Stamford, Glenbrook, Springdale, Talmadge Hill, and New Canaan which is also operated by Metro-North.

The other train stations in the city are served by the New Canaan Branch of the New Haven Line, which provides mostly shuttle service to Stamford Transit Center: The remaining two stations on this branch are in nearby New Canaan.

By car
I-95 is the major interstate highway that goes through downtown Stamford. Merritt Parkway goes parallel to I-95 about 5 miles north.

Get around
Having a car makes traveling in Stamford much easier and safer (see Stay safe) but it is not essential.

By bus
Bus routes travel along all major roads to all ends of the city and to other cities in Fairfield County as well as running to White Plains, NY, and Port Chester, NY. See here for more information on bus routes in Stamford.

By train
The New Canaan Metro-North line runs from downtown Stamford through the Eastside of Stamford with stops in the Springdale, and Glenbrook neighborhoods. See here for information on the New Canaan Metro-North line.

By taxi
There are several taxi companies serving Stamford. Among them are Stamford Taxi, +1-203-325-2611, Eveready, +1-203-655-8779, and USA Taxi, +1-203-487-0007

Drink

 * Tigin, one of the top Arsenal FC bars in the tri-state area.

Note- The Stamford Nightlife scene is constantly changing but all located generally in the same area of downtown Stamford. If searching for a fun club, bar or restaurant feel encouraged to walk through downtown Stamford at night especially Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The area with the most bars is centered roughly around Columbus Park, but there are many more popular places to drink. The area bordered by Forest Street to the north, Grove Street to the east, Washington Boulevard to the west, and Tresser Boulevard to the south is very safe and contains much of Stamford nightlife. Be careful of leaving this area, however, as some of the streets bordering Stamford downtown can be dangerous especially at night. Avoid hanging around the St. Johns Towers (the three large cylinder towers on Tresser Boulevard.)

Work
A large reason for the increased development of Stamford has been the influx of corporations establishing headquarters in Stamford, but travelers won't find much opportunity for employment in those offices.

Stay safe
The FBI rates Stamford one of the safest cities in its population bracket. However caution must be used in some parts of Stamford, especially traveling past public housing projects. Walking the street is where you will encounter the most danger; avoid certain streets on the East Side (Custer Street, Ursula Place, Sections of Cove Road.), the West Side (Connecticut Avenue, Merrel Avenue, Spruce Street), as well as most of the Waterside (bordered by I-95 on the north, the Greenwich/Stamford border to the west and the Long Island Sound to the south and east; main avenue is Southfield Ave) and South End neighborhoods (The South End is bordered by I-95 to the north, and Long Island Sound to the east, west, and south; main avenue is Canal Street). Although Stamford is rapidly gentrifying, gangs and organized crime have long established roots in Stamford. Use the same caution as one would use in any city especially faced with a violent confrontation or when engaging in illicit activities. Stamford’s homeless population is not large but can be quite aggressive. Be careful of how you carry yourself; in Stamford a quick word might be more effective then simply ignoring a request. Avoid the McDonald's by the main library downtown, especially at night. It's been the site of muggings, fights and even a recent murder. There are plenty of other (safer) dining options in the area. Also Shippan has a lot of young hooligans roaming around at night. Some may get violent.

Go next
New York City- The primary reason for Stamford's development was its proximity to NYC. A 30-minute drive down I95 or the Merritt Parkway will take you to NYC. Also a 45-minute express train and a 75-minute local train will take you there and back for $30.50 peak and $23 off-peak; be sure to purchase tickets at the station, you will incur a 45% price increase when you purchase onboard. Free parking for the train station is provided at a commuter lot adjacent to I95 and there is slightly expensive pay parking lot directly across the street from the train station. Taking the train into Grand Central provides you access to the NYC transit system and you can use that to venture to any part of the city for $2.75 a trip.

Bridgeport- Bridgeport is a cheaper alternative to visiting New York City. Bridgeport is only roughly (depending on traffic) a 20-minute drive down I-95 or the Merritt Parkway and a 30-minute train ride. Home to the Beardsley Zoo, the Barnum Museum and a diverse restaurant scene. Also located in Bridgeport is a ferry running from downtown Bridgeport to Port Jefferson, New York, on Long Island's North Shore.

New Haven- About a 45-minute train ride away and a 30- to 45-minute drive north depending on traffic, New Haven is another popular destination. A lively downtown restaurant, bar and club scene makes it a good nightlife destination. Also home to multiple playhouses and musical venues.

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Stamford (England)

Stamford is a market town at the south-west corner of Lincolnshire, with a population of about 21,000. It's a charming place with a well-preserved Georgian centre, and with opulent Burghley House just south.

Understand
This was the lowest point that you could easily cross the River Welland in ancient times, by the stan ford, the stony ford. The river is of no great size but to the east were marshes until the Lincolnshire Fens were drained. It was easily bridged and so a Roman road came this way, and later the Great North Road, now the A1. Medieval Stamford made its living from pottery and agriculture, and the river formed the southern boundary of Lincolnshire. Across the bridge was the separate village of St Martin's, and from Tudor times the domain of the Cecil magnates, who built and embellished Burghley House.

Stamford is halfway between London and York, and was an overnight stagecoach stop on the Great North Road. Some forty coaching inns sprang up to cater to this trade. Several remain that you can stay in, while others have become restaurants or private dwellings. The town retains its medieval street pattern but its heyday was Georgian. Buildings of that era are well-preserved as Victorian industry and construction passed Stamford by. However it was shaken by traffic until the A1 was diverted west of town in 1960.

The Tourist Information Centre is part of the Arts Centre on St Mary's Street, see below. They can book accommodation for you.

By plane
Stansted Airport has budget flights and an hourly direct train taking 80 min to Stamford.

Other airports generally involve travelling into central London for the northbound train.

By train
Trains run hourly from Peterborough, taking 12 min. These start from Stansted Airport and run via Cambridge, Ely, Peterborough, Stamford and Leicester to  Birmingham New Street.

Peterborough is on the northeast mainline, with frequent trains taking just under an hour from London King's Cross. These continue north to Leeds or to York, Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh. Peterborough also has trains to other towns in East Anglia, the Midlands and the northwest.

By bus
Delaine Bus 201 / 202 runs hourly M-Sa from Peterborough, taking 45 min via Barnack (for Hills and Holes NNR) and Pilsgate (for Burghley House), and continuing north to Bourne.

Bus 301 runs hourly M-F from Spalding, taking an hour via Market Deeping.

LincsBus 4 runs three times M-Sa from Grantham, taking an hour via Boothby Pagnell, Castle Bytham and Carlby.

TransportConnect Bus 9 runs once M-Sa from Oakham, taking 30 min.

is the agricultural name for the bus station, which is just an open square with Perspex bus shelters. The buses make multiple stops through town.

By road
From south or north follow A1. This is not motorway hereabouts so cyclists are permitted, but there's no cycle lane so it's misery in good conditions and dangerous in poor visibility - use the back lanes.

The long stay car parks are Cattlemarket 100 yards north of the railway station and Wharf Road (A1175) a quarter mile east of town centre. They're clearly signposted, accessible 24 hours, have 6 ft 6 height restriction barriers and accept contactless payment.

Get around
Walk: town centre is compact, and the shopping area is pedestrianised. Burghley House is just over a mile on foot: go south on B1081 to the gateway into the park, ignoring the "visitor entrance" signpost directing cars around via B1443.

Cycling is a good way to explore beyond town, especially once you get off the ratty main roads onto the zig-zagging lanes.

Taxis wait along Broad Street.

See

 * Town centre is the main attraction, a well-preserved Georgian market town with some 600 "listed" (protected historic) buildings. It's relatively untouched by Victorian or later development, so there's a pleasing unity of style, along gently curving cobbled streets and hidden alleyways.
 * is the focus of town. It's a busy traffic thoroughfare but pedestrianised streets lead off it, such as High Street. This has many fine buildings, but ground-level is cluttered by modern shop fronts.
 * Barn Hill is the charming Georgian lane leading west from behind All Saints. It's often used as a period film location, as there are so few modern items that need editing out.
 * on Sheepmarket by the bus station is modern. Queen Eleanor of Castile (1241-1290) was the first wife of Edward I. She died at Harby near Lincoln, and the king arranged a funeral procession to bring her to Westminster Abbey for burial. They travelled 20 miles a day, and at each of the 11 overnight resting places, memorial crosses were erected. Most have been lost including Stamford's, and even its site is uncertain - probably further west beneath the modern A1. This monument was put up in 2009 and doesn't resemble the original.
 * Stamford Castle survives only as a brief section of wall on the south side of the bus station. The Normans built a motte-and-bailey here, converted to stone maybe mid 12th century and tumbledown by the 14th. The three blind arches in the wall suggests it was part of the castle Great Hall.
 * on Sheepmarket by the bus station is modern. Queen Eleanor of Castile (1241-1290) was the first wife of Edward I. She died at Harby near Lincoln, and the king arranged a funeral procession to bring her to Westminster Abbey for burial. They travelled 20 miles a day, and at each of the 11 overnight resting places, memorial crosses were erected. Most have been lost including Stamford's, and even its site is uncertain - probably further west beneath the modern A1. This monument was put up in 2009 and doesn't resemble the original.
 * Stamford Castle survives only as a brief section of wall on the south side of the bus station. The Normans built a motte-and-bailey here, converted to stone maybe mid 12th century and tumbledown by the 14th. The three blind arches in the wall suggests it was part of the castle Great Hall.
 * Mallory Lane is an alley leading north from Sheep Market to All Saint's Street - it may lie upon the route of the Roman road. Since 2018 it's been adorned by a gallery of photographs.
 * west of Town Bridge are the floodplain of the River Welland. They're the tip of a river island, and popular for picnics. A walk upriver leads to Tinwell village: the "Melancholy Walk" may be named for the gallows that once stood here, but the monks could be lugubrious on any occasion. The south fork of the river became a millstream, and the area has for centuries been used as part of flood defences - Stamford is only a few feet above sea level. Downstream is canalised but not navigable since 1863.
 * on West Street is one of the last scraps of the town walls. There was probably an earthwork and wooden palisade from the 9th century during the "Danelaw", the Viking realm in eastern England, which was reinforced under William the Conqueror. A stone defensive wall was erected between 1135 and 1154, but like the castle it fell derelict by the 14th century. This turret and stretch of wall is near the site of St Peter's Gate so perhaps it was part of the gateway into town.
 * St Martin High Street south across the bridge is the old London road, busy with traffic yet well-preserved. The defining image of Stamford is the "gallows" sign for the George Hotel spanning the road. It's just decorative and attention-grabbing, but made out to be a warning to highwaymen of the Dick Turpin era. If so, it simply warned them to rob a rich stagecoach, to have ready money to afford a stay at the George.

Further out
"To extract from the Villien saccage and soccage, tollage and tallage, pillage and ullage…"

- Rights of the medieval Barons, according to 1066 and all that, Sellar and Yeaman 1930

 * The Soke of Peterborough was the territory south of the river, independent of the county structure. It levied "socage", a land tax that was the forerunner to modern freehold, with feudal duties of service replaced by cash payments.

 * is nowadays a private residence, well-screened by trees from the road but visible from the public bridleway just south. This was the site of a Benedictine nunnery, dissolved by Henry VIII and scooped up by Richard Cecil. It was replaced in the 17th century by a lodge, which was part-demolished to create a picturesque ruin to adorn the Burghley estate. The Griffin family bought the site in 2004, and stabilised the crumbling structure next to their modern home.
 * is nowadays a private residence, well-screened by trees from the road but visible from the public bridleway just south. This was the site of a Benedictine nunnery, dissolved by Henry VIII and scooped up by Richard Cecil. It was replaced in the 17th century by a lodge, which was part-demolished to create a picturesque ruin to adorn the Burghley estate. The Griffin family bought the site in 2004, and stabilised the crumbling structure next to their modern home.
 * is nowadays a private residence, well-screened by trees from the road but visible from the public bridleway just south. This was the site of a Benedictine nunnery, dissolved by Henry VIII and scooped up by Richard Cecil. It was replaced in the 17th century by a lodge, which was part-demolished to create a picturesque ruin to adorn the Burghley estate. The Griffin family bought the site in 2004, and stabilised the crumbling structure next to their modern home.

Do
"This year, betwixt gang-days and midsummer, went King Edward with his army to Stamford, and ordered the town to be fortified on the south side of the river."

- Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for 922 AD

Hike
Use OS Landranger Map 141 (Corby) for walking routes near town.
 * Macmillan Way is a 290-mile trail from Boston on the east coast to Abbotsbury on the Dorset coast.
 * Hereward Way is a branch of the Viking Way, which tracks the Great North Road and then doglegs east to follow Roman Ermine Street.

Rutland Water

 * Rutland Water: see that page for wildlife reserves and water sports on the artificial lake 5-10 miles west.

Heritage railway

 * Nene Valley Railway: see Peterborough for this standard gauge heritage railway, which runs for seven miles between Peterborough, Orton Mere, Overton, Yarwell and Wansford.

Events

 * Mid-Lent Fair is a street fair and travelling funfair. It runs for a week from Mothering Sunday, which is three weeks before Easter Sunday and therefore varies by year.
 * Burghley Game & Country Fair is on Spring Bank Holiday weekend in late May, with countryside activities and entertainment in the grounds of Burghley House.
 * Stamford Festival is in June, with street parades.
 * Burghley Horse Trials are in early September. They draw an international audience and accommodation gets booked out for this weekend.
 * Stamford Georgian Festival is intended to be in September of odd years, but funding has been axed and it's unlikely to happen in 2023.

Buy

 * "What price are people charging for a good set of young bulls at Stamford Fair?"
 * - in Shakespeare's Henry IV Part II Act 3 Scene 2, Justice Shallow maunders on about bygone times. His colleague barely listens.

 * Supermarkets: Morrisons is east edge of town on Uffingham Road A1175, open M-Sa 6AM-10PM, Su 10AM-4PM. It has fuel. Aldi is 200 yards further east. M&S Foodhall and Tesco Express are in the town centre on High Street, near St George's Steet.

Eat

 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.
 * Orbis, opened in 2021, specialises in gluten-free food. They're on the main strip at 11 All Saints Place and open W-Sa noon-11PM, Su 11AM-7PM. They have another branch in Oakham.

Budget

 * Travelodge have three sites within 10 miles along A1: one south near Peterborough, and two north towards Grantham.

Connect
As of Feb 2023, Stamford has 4G from all UK carriers, though with patchy coverage of its approach roads. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * North to Grantham, birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton.
 * West is Rutland Water, with water activities based around its shores. Just beyond is the pleasant market town of Oakham.
 * East to Bourne, Market Deeping, Deeping St James, and Crowland with its semi-ruined abbey.
 * South to Peterborough with its medieval cathedral
 * Further south to Cambridge, a wonderful old university city.

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Standish

Standish is a town in Cumberland County in the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine. It is a recreational area and suburb of Portland. Standish includes the villages of Standish Corner, Sebago Lake Village, and Steep Falls, and the localities known as Richville, Standish Neck, and Two Trails.

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St Andrews

St Andrews is a town on the coast of Fife in northeast Scotland. With a population of 16,930 in 2021, it's an attractive place famous for its ancient university and as the "home of golf".

Understand
St Andrews in medieval times was the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland, and its cathedral was the most important in the country. But from the 15th century there was religious turbulence: John Knox preached here, two other Lutheran preachers were burned as heretics, the cardinal was lynched as revenge and the cathedral and bishop's castle were wrecked.

The university was founded in 1413, making it the oldest in Scotland, and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Today the university dominates the town, particularly during term-time. It is often perceived as being elitist: for instance, Prince William studied geography here and met Kate Middleton, who was studying history of art; they are now known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

St Andrews proclaims itself as the "home of golf". The game was invented in the Low Countries and adopted in Scotland in the Middle Ages, with the first rulebook written in Edinburgh in the 17th century. That game was played over entirely natural courses of no fixed length. The contribution of the Royal and Ancient here was to create a groomed or maintained course of 18 holes and codify the rules accordingly. The R&A thus co-hosts the game's worldwide ruling body and owns several golf courses, including the renowned Old Course. St Andrews is mobbed when a major tournament is in town, especially during the Dunhill Cup in October, and the Open Championship in July every five years.

By plane
Edinburgh Airport has the best selection of flights. From there take Stagecoach Bus Jet 747 to Inverkeithing in Fife to catch the hourly train to Leuchars and Dundee, or to Halbeath for the hourly bus. Otherwise take the tram or bus from the airport to Edinburgh Haymarket for trains or buses.

Glasgow Airport also has a good range of flights, and an hourly direct bus to St Andrews, see below.

Dundee Airport has flights from London Stansted by Loganair, twice a day M-F and once on Sunday. Apr-Oct they also fly from London City (LCY) and Belfast City (BHD).

By train

 * Wikivoyage has a guide to Rail travel in Great Britain

railway station is 6 miles west of town. This has two trains an hour from Edinburgh, taking an hour, and continuing to Dundee, Arbroath and Aberdeen. There are two direct daytime trains from London Kings Cross heading for Aberdeen, otherwise change in Edinburgh. The overnight Highland Sleeper from London Euston also calls here, but before 6AM; you might prefer to take the Lowland Sleeper to Edinburgh then a day train.

Stagecoach Bus 99 from Dundee takes 10 min between Leuchars station and St Andrews, see below. A combined train+bus ticket is slightly cheaper than separate fares.

A taxi from Leuchars costs £15 to the centre of St Andrews.

By bus
Stagecoach Fife Bus 99 runs 5:30AM-11PM from Dundee via Leuchars station to St Andrews; daytime it's every 10 min. There are night buses to 3AM on Friday and Saturday night.

Bus X59 runs hourly from Edinburgh St Andrew Square to St Andrews, taking just over 2 hours via Halbeath and Glenrothes, with the last bus at 5:50PM.

Bus X24 runs hourly from Glasgow Airport via Glasgow Buchanan station, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, Halbeath and Glenrothes to St Andrews, taking 3 hr 30 min with the last bus at 6:20PM.

Bus 95 follows the coast south from St Andrews through Kingsbarns, Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem, Elie, Upper Largo and Lower Largo to Leven. It runs hourly, daily.

is central, on City Road.

By road
By car from the south follow M90 over the Forth on Queen's Crossing (no toll) then A91 east to town.

National Bike Route 1 crosses the Forth by the old bridge, then meanders via Dunfermline, Kinross, Auchtermuchty, and along the lanes south of A91 into St Andrews. It continues north through Guardbridge and Leuchars to Dundee; then, if you're really up for it, to Aberdeen, Inverness, John O'Groats, Orkney and Shetland.

Get around
Walk. You might use bus 95 to reach Kingsbarns, or 99 for Guardbridge and Leuchars. The main taxi ranks are at the bus station, and on Bell Street which connects Market Street and South Street.

Moffat & Williamson Bus 64 runs hourly to Cupar (Fife), Falkland Palace and Glenrothes.

Town centre is designed to deter traffic, with a convoluted one-way system and limited expensive central parking. There are free car parks at Petheram Bridge just north of the bus station, Murray Place off North St, and Woodburn Place just south of the harbour. They're often referred to as "Park & Ride" but the town is too small for that, just walk in.

See

 * The Museum of The University of St Andrews has two principal collections:
 * - The Wardlaw Museum at 7 The Scores was due to re-open in spring 2020, but this has been postponed over coronavirus.
 * - Bell Pettigrew Museum within Bute Medical Buildings off Queen's Terrace is the zoology collection. It's open M-F 1-5PM and free.
 * The Museum of The University of St Andrews has two principal collections:
 * - The Wardlaw Museum at 7 The Scores was due to re-open in spring 2020, but this has been postponed over coronavirus.
 * - Bell Pettigrew Museum within Bute Medical Buildings off Queen's Terrace is the zoology collection. It's open M-F 1-5PM and free.
 * - The Wardlaw Museum at 7 The Scores was due to re-open in spring 2020, but this has been postponed over coronavirus.
 * - Bell Pettigrew Museum within Bute Medical Buildings off Queen's Terrace is the zoology collection. It's open M-F 1-5PM and free.

 * are small, at the outlet of the Kinness Burn, and the harbour is dry at low tide. It was an important fishing harbour but when the railway bypassed town, trade shifted to Dundee and the Forth ports. It's an agreeable place to stroll, with views from the end of the pier north across the Tay to the hills of Angus. On Sundays after chapel, university staff and students walk to the pier in their traditional academic dress.
 * Beaches are great for strolling, but only the hardiest souls will plunge into the cold waters of the North Sea. You'll want a wet suit for water sports.
 * is the two mile sandy beach that flanks the R&A golf courses, with an access lane. There are various zones to segregate activities such as sand yachts and family paddling. It ends in sand dunes at Out Head by the outflow of the River Eden: the dunes may be closed off to protect bird life and other features. Dogs restricted May-Sept.
 * is a small sandy beach just below the castle. You need high tide to access the sea, at other times there's a long furrowed line of rocks, fine for rock-pooling but a barrier to paddling. This beach is the site of the annual May Dip, where students jump into the sea at daybreak on 1st May as part of a hoary university tradition.
 * is a half-mile sandy beach east of the harbour. Dogs welcome.
 * Further away are sandy beaches at Kingsbarns five miles southeast, and at Tentsmuir Forest north of the River Eden.
 * Leuchars is the village where you change between train and bus: its main attraction is the well-preserved 12th-century St Athernase Church. The RAF base at Leuchars closed in 2015 and is now an army base and diversionary airfield; its fighter jets transferred to RAF Lossiemouth on the Moray coast.
 * Leuchars is the village where you change between train and bus: its main attraction is the well-preserved 12th-century St Athernase Church. The RAF base at Leuchars closed in 2015 and is now an army base and diversionary airfield; its fighter jets transferred to RAF Lossiemouth on the Moray coast.

Do

 * St Andrews Tours offer various guided tours of town, year-round.
 * St Andrews EuroWalk - Online self-guided tour of the town visiting key points of interest and exploring their historic and contemporary links with our European neighbours.
 * Golf originated in Scotland some time in the Middle Ages, and by 1457 it was common enough to be furiously prohibited by law, along with football. But by 1503 even the king was playing, and buying golf clubs and balls. At first golf was played on natural rugged terrain such as "links" ie sandy grass along the coast. The first maintained course was here in St Andrews, playing outward for 11 holes then homeward for a 22-hole course. Some holes were considered too short, so in 1764 these were combined to create a 9+9 course. And since St Andrews codified the rules of the game, the 18-hole course became standard.
 * The Royal and Ancient Golf Club is the high temple of the game, promulgating its rule book, and hosting major tournaments. The good news is, it's relatively simple although expensive to get a game here, if you come off-season. You're unlikely to get onto the hallowed turf of the Old Course - you need to be taking part in a tournament, or have immense influence, or get lucky in the ballot. Or you might be a spectator for a tournament, or simply stroll by to watch celebs playing and practising. Mind your head! - "celeb" doesn't always mean skilful. Your best chance of a game at R&A is on their six other courses: Castle, New, Jubilee, Eden, Strathtyrum and Balgove (which is 9-hole with no advance booking).
 * Golf originated in Scotland some time in the Middle Ages, and by 1457 it was common enough to be furiously prohibited by law, along with football. But by 1503 even the king was playing, and buying golf clubs and balls. At first golf was played on natural rugged terrain such as "links" ie sandy grass along the coast. The first maintained course was here in St Andrews, playing outward for 11 holes then homeward for a 22-hole course. Some holes were considered too short, so in 1764 these were combined to create a 9+9 course. And since St Andrews codified the rules of the game, the 18-hole course became standard.
 * The Royal and Ancient Golf Club is the high temple of the game, promulgating its rule book, and hosting major tournaments. The good news is, it's relatively simple although expensive to get a game here, if you come off-season. You're unlikely to get onto the hallowed turf of the Old Course - you need to be taking part in a tournament, or have immense influence, or get lucky in the ballot. Or you might be a spectator for a tournament, or simply stroll by to watch celebs playing and practising. Mind your head! - "celeb" doesn't always mean skilful. Your best chance of a game at R&A is on their six other courses: Castle, New, Jubilee, Eden, Strathtyrum and Balgove (which is 9-hole with no advance booking).
 * Duke's Golf Course is at Craigtoun, 3 miles southwest of town. It's run by the Old Course Hotel, see "Sleep", and is heathland not links. They're evasive about who the Duke was, but presumably a scoundrel if he couldn't get in at the R&A.
 * St Michaels GC is on A919 half a mile north of Leuchars.
 * St Andrews Bay Golf Course is part of the Fairmont Hotel, see "Sleep".
 * Kingsbarns Golf Links is five miles southeast off A917.
 * Lots more within a short drive.
 * Kingsbarns Distillery is open daily for tours. They produce whisky and gin.
 * by Duke's Golf Course is free to stroll and has paid activities for children.
 * Fife Agricultural Show is held in Cupar, with the next on Sa 18 May 2024.
 * St Andrews Highland Games are held on Station Park, with the next on Su 28 July 2024. There are also Games in Ceres in June, but Cupar Games have folded.
 * The
 * St Andrews Highland Games are held on Station Park, with the next on Su 28 July 2024. There are also Games in Ceres in June, but Cupar Games have folded.
 * The

Learn

 * The University of St. Andrews has a broad range of graduate and postgrad courses. It also offers short courses and summer schools suitable for visitors, eg in music, earth & environmental sciences, education, language, and orientation for overseas students.
 * Golf: this isn't the place to learn from scratch, do your hacking and gouging on a humble municipal park. For seasoned golfers there are lots of pricey "golf experiences" and skills development courses.

Buy

 * Golf, golf, golf, it's all over town. The closer you get to the Old Course, the higher the prices and the aroma of "prestige", but will your game improve proportionately?
 * Supermarkets are Tesco Metro on Market Street, and Morrisons south edge of town on A915.
 * Usual High Street names and souvenir shops, eg for knitware.

Eat

 * South Street is the main eating strip. It has the usual chains plus Shawarma House, Rogue, Jahangir Tandoor, Zizzi, Blackhorn Burgers, Tulsi (Indian), Tanon (Thai), Forgans and Tailend. For a post-pub filler, the fish and chips shops do "chips and cheese".
 * North Street has The Räv, Haar, Ziggy's, and Playfair's Steakhouse.
 * Old Course Hotel has Road Hole Restaurant and other eating options, see "Sleep".
 * Hotel du Vin Bistro (see "Sleep") is open W-Sa noon-2:30PM, Su 12:30-4:30PM, and daily 6-9PM.
 * Old Course Hotel has Road Hole Restaurant and other eating options, see "Sleep".
 * Hotel du Vin Bistro (see "Sleep") is open W-Sa noon-2:30PM, Su 12:30-4:30PM, and daily 6-9PM.
 * Old Course Hotel has Road Hole Restaurant and other eating options, see "Sleep".
 * Hotel du Vin Bistro (see "Sleep") is open W-Sa noon-2:30PM, Su 12:30-4:30PM, and daily 6-9PM.

Drink

 * Other pubs include The Criterion, The Saint (formerly The West Port), and Vic St Andrews (formerly The Victoria).
 * Other pubs include The Criterion, The Saint (formerly The West Port), and Vic St Andrews (formerly The Victoria).
 * Other pubs include The Criterion, The Saint (formerly The West Port), and Vic St Andrews (formerly The Victoria).
 * Other pubs include The Criterion, The Saint (formerly The West Port), and Vic St Andrews (formerly The Victoria).

Budget

 * Premier Inn is a reliable budget chain on Largo Road KY16 8NH, south of the centre. Double room £70, breakfast £10 pp.
 * St Andrews University lets out its student accommodation to other visitors June-Aug. Much of this is taken up by conference or golfing groups, but individual short stays are also available.
 * David Russell Apartments are modern apartments sleeping ten, so they suit large families. Each apartment has five double en suite bedrooms; some individual rooms are available. Bistro and bar on site, plus games room and laundry facilities. They're on Buchanan Gardens along B939 a mile west of town: the free parking lot is 300 yards away. In 2020 double B&B is £80.
 * University Hall (or Wardlaw Building) is a Victorian Baronial concoction, closed in 2023 for rebuilding.
 * McIntosh Hall has single and twin rooms with shared bathroom. It's a grand old former hotel, central on Abbotsford Cres just off North St. In 2020 B&B twin is £72.
 * Agnes Blackadder Hall is a modern building off A91 half a mile west of the centre. In 2020 B&B double is £80.
 * is on A915 a mile south of town. It's open Apr-Oct, tourers £26, two person tent £16.

Mid-range

 * The main cluster of B&Bs is around Murray Park and Murray Place.

Stay safe
The cold sea is the main natural hazard, and road traffic the main man-made danger. St Andrews rates as "very low" on all categories of crime statistics. Exercise usual care on the roads and with valuables.

Connect

 * St Andrews and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers, and as of Aug 2022 there's 5G from O2 in town centre. Wifi is widely available in public places.
 * St Andrews Library on Church Square has free internet access, but you need to book it in advance and show photo ID. It's open M-W 9:30AM-5PM, Th 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. This is the town library, only staff and students can access the university library.

Go next

 * Dundee has the Antarctic sailing ship Discovery, the V&A, Verdant Jute Mill and many more attractions.
 * See the picturesque fishing villages of the East Neuk: Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem, St Monans and Elie. Don't bother with the coast west of there.
 * From Anstruther, summer boat trips visit the Isle of May.
 * Historic sites inland are Falkland Castle, Lochleven Castle on an island by Kinross, and Dunfermline.

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St Andrews (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called St Andrews:

Scotland

 * St Andrews — A town in Scotland.

Canada

 * Saint Andrews (New Brunswick) — A town in New Brunswick. Also known as St. Andrews by-the-Sea.

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Stanhope (New Jersey)

Stanhope is a city in Sussex County in New Jersey

Get in
The "transit hub" of Netcong in Morris County is walking distance from many places in Stanhope.

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Staniel Cay

Staniel Cay is a small island in the Exuma chain of islands of the Bahamas and is within the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. It is the main transportation and tourism hub for the northern stretch of the Exuma islands.

Understand
There are 365 islands in the Exuma chain, with Staniel Cay in the centre of a chain of small islands stretching 100 miles southeast of Nassau. They are flanked by Exuma Sound to the east with deep water reefs. The cay is less than a mile square and it is the home to about eighty full-time residents. Although Staniel Cay is small, it has the basic needs a tourist might need. It has a church, library, post office, three small retail stores and marine supply store. There are many different beaches to be enjoyed on the island. If you are seeking solitude then the rule is; if someone is already occupying a beach, then just go to the next one.

Staniel Cay is protected by the Bahamas National Trust so it is required for tourist to stop by the main entrance of the island and not go off exploring on their own, unless they have been staying on the island.

Get in
Getting to Staniel Cay is easy. Visitors to the island arrive by both sea and air. If arriving by air many visitors have departed from either Fort Lauderdale or Nassau.

The airport is served by several airlines.

Get around
Since the island is very small, it is very easy to get around whether is by foot or by golf cart which can be rented on the island. However, most of the major sightseeing destinations are on other nearby islands, so you will need to hire a tour or charter a boat to get to them.

See
Staniel Cay its known for the Thunderball Grotto. The Thunderball Grotto is one of the most outstanding snorkeling attractions in the Bahamas. It is also known for being the locations of movies such as Thunderball, Never Say Never Again and Splash. You can only get to it by boat, and have to swim to get inside. For more on Thunderball Grotto and other tourist destinations around Staniel Cay, see the Exuma article.

Do
Staniel Cay’s main focus is to make sure every person that visits the island leaves wanting to stay much longer. When it comes to recreation and activities all water activities are encouraged. Whalers, snorkeling, and kayaks rides are always on a “weather permitting” basis. Unfortunately, once equipment has been rented, no refunds are given due to weather conditions.

Staniel Cay offers a variety of activities for everyone. Besides its different beaches, the island offers scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, boating, fishing, golf carts and more.

 * Many tourists enjoy the Thunderball Grotto for its “natural fishbowl” once the tide is low, many get to experience the beautiful corals and amazing sea life.
 * Staniel Cays marine also offers a renovated marina, fuel, electricity, fresh water, ice, bait and a dock to accommodate boats and yachts.
 * Staniel Cay also provides nightly entertainment through their local band who have been playing for several years.
 * Staniel Cay holds church services during the week and a Sunday service which is very popular among the locals, who religiously attend.

Eat
Staniel Cay provides visitors with a choice of three restaurants, the Yacht club, Thunderball and the Happy People restaurant.

Sleep
On Staniel Cay specific extra charges may be applied to the base accommodation rates. A 6% Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board levy is charged as well as ten percent Ministry of Tourism Hotel Tax and a 5% housekeeping gratuity.

Stay safe
Staniel Cay is protected by Bahamas National Trust, it is prohibited to touch, hurt, or eat any creatures or other wild life.

Go next
Boating trips to Pig Island as well as Lizard island are offered or travelers are able to rent boats and go explore on their own. Both islands are located adjacent to Staniel Cay. The left over food from the restaurants at Staniel Cay is saved and used to feed the pigs at Pig Island.

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Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County is in the San Joaquin Valley region of California.

Get in
The primary north-south route through the county is California State Route 99, which traverses the eastern side of the Central Valley from just north of the Grapevine up to Sacramento before ending in the northern part of the state near Red Bluff. Interstate 5 crosses the county's western side as it speeds travelers between Los Angeles and Sacramento.

Go next

 * - Northeast of Stanislaus County lies sparsely populated Calaveras County, which inspired author Mark Twain's first successful story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"; today visitors can both visit Twain's cabin and enjoy the annual Jumping Frog Jubilee in the tiny town of Angels Camp. The county is also home to several natural caves, a handful of wineries, Gold Rush history, and giant sequoia trees in Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
 * - Stanislaus County's eastern neighbor was one of California's original counties at the time of statehood, and today offers a glimpse into the region's gold mining and logging history, as well as numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Portions of Yosemite National Park lie in the county, and with limited parking and lodging inside of the park, the YARTS shuttle system makes the county's towns an option to consider for park visitors.
 * - Located east of Stanislaus County, Mariposa was the largest county in California at the time of statehood in 1850, but later ceded land that formed twelve other counties. Today it maintains a relatively small footprint in the Sierra Nevada foothills, but has kept one of the state's treasures: Yosemite National Park, home to impossibly tall granite cliffs, remote alpine wilderness, and an iconic valley.
 * - Stanislaus County's southern neighbor is located entirely within the San Joaquin Valley. Most travelers will likely just take advantage of the county's hotels and other amenities, but there are a few attractions worth considering.  The Castle Air Museum in Atwater is home to over 50 planes, while the Merced National Wildlife Refuge hosts thousands of waterfowl during winter months, including huge flocks of snow geese and sandhill cranes.
 * - Stanislaus County's western neighbor is home to Silicon Valley, headquarters to hundreds of tech companies including giants like Apple, Intel and Hewlett Packard. Visitors will appreciate the massive array of restaurants, museums, and cultural opportunities offered by the huge city of San Jose, while at the other end of the spectrum the tiny town of Gilroy is famous for garlic, with its annual festival attracting over 100,000 garlic lovers.
 * - Alameda County is located to the northwest of Stanislaus County. The densely populated northern part of the county is home to the many parks and museums of Oakland, the counter-cultural hub that is Berkeley, and even a historic aircraft carrier in Alameda.  The county's southern region provides a chance to experience dozens of immigrant communities, particularly in Fremont, while the eastern part of the county is rural, with the windmills and rolling hills surrounding Livermore offering opportunities for outdoor activities.
 * - San Joaquin County lies to the north of Stanislaus County on the eastern edge of the California Delta, an estuary formed by the confluence of the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers. Nicknamed "California's Holland" due to the extensive levee system, the area is an interesting place to explore by car or boat.  Stockton is the county's largest city and is notable for being the world's most inland natural seaport.

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Stanley

There's more than one place called Stanley:

Australia

 * Stanley (Tasmania) - a town on the north-west coast of Tasmania
 * Stanley (Victoria) (formerly Snake Gully) - a small town in Victoria (state)

Canada

 * Stanley (New Brunswick) - a village in York County, New Brunswick

see also:

 * Port Stanley - a village in Elgin County, Southwestern Ontario

China

 * Stanley (Hong Kong) - a town in Hong Kong/Southern Hong Kong Island

Falkland Islands

 * Stanley (Falkland Islands) (formerly Port Stanley) - the capital

United Kingdom

 * Stanley - a town in County Durham, England

see also:

 * King's Stanley - a village in Gloucestershire, England
 * Stanley Crook - a village in County Durham, England

United States of America

 * Stanley (Idaho) - a town in Custer County, Idaho
 * Stanley (Iowa) - a town in Buchanan County, Iowa
 * Stanley (Louisiana) - a town in De Soto Parish, Louisiana
 * Stanley (North Carolina) - a town in Gaston County, North Carolina
 * Stanley (North Dakota) - a town in Mountrail County, North Dakota
 * Stanley (Virginia) - a town in Page County, Virginia
 * Stanley (Barron County, Wisconsin) - a town in Barron County, Wisconsin
 * Stanley (Chippewa County, Wisconsin) - a city in Northwest Wisconsin

see also:

 * Stanley County - in South Dakota
 * Stanley Township - in Lyon County, Minnesota

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Stanley (Falkland Islands)

Stanley, formerly known as Port Stanley, is the capital of the Falkland Islands. This city was founded in 1843, and as of 2016 the town had about 2,500 inhabitants, about three-quarters of the archipelago's inhabitants.

Understand
Prior to the construction of the Panama Canal, Stanley was a major repair stop for boats travelling through the Straits of Magellan. The rough waters and intense storms found at the tip of the continent forced many ships to Stanley Harbour, and the ship repair industry helped to drive the island economy. Later, support for the Antarctic sealing and whaling boats became a major industry. Today, the vast majority of the town's residents are employed by the government, with tourism also being a major source of employment; on days when two or more large cruise ships discharge their passengers by tender, the tourists may outnumber the local residents.

In 2022 Stanley received official city status, as part of the celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth.

Climate
It's rainy and cool around the year with strong westerlies, so pack warm and weatherproof clothes. Located in the Southern Hemisphere, seasons are inverted from Europe or North America, however hot summer days or double-digit negative temperatures during the winter are practically unheard of. Also, monthly amounts of precipitation are pretty much the same with 11 to 17 rainy days each month.

Get in
Arrivals to Stanley either come by boat or from the airport. Most large cruise ships will discharge their passengers by tenders (the lifeboats) near the centre of town and allow passengers time to roam the city and possibly take trips by vehicle to nearby wildlife sites.

When arriving by air, passengers will come in from, which is 56 km from town. As of 2016 LATAM flies there from Santiago, Punta Arenas and Rio Gallegos and the Royal Air Force also takes passengers on their flights from Brize Norton, Oxfordshire via Ascension. Taxis and a shuttle bus can drop passengers off anywhere within the town.

By foot
Stanley is a small town, so walking is probably the best option for seeing the sights.

By taxi
There are two taxi services operating within Stanley that service the town and the surrounding area.

Buy
The majority of shops in central Stanley cater to the huge number of cruise ship passengers that pass through the town in the summer. There are a lot of souvenir shops.

Sleep
Compared with nearby South America lodging in Stanley can be quite expensive. If you are on a strict budget inquire about pitching a tent; if allowed by the land owner the costs are often considerably less than paying for a room.

Respect
Due to lingering tensions from the 1982 war with Argentina, Spanish-speakers should avoid using Spanish names for places (for example "Puerto Argentino" or "Islas Malvinas"), as doing so will undoubtedly be offensive to the locals.

Go next

 * . Home to a small colony of Gentoo and King penguins, as well as several Magellanic penguins.
 * . A white sand beach that is home to King, Gentoo and Magellanic penguins.
 * Pretty much anywhere else in the Falkland Islands; Stanley Airport just outside the town is the hub for Falkland Islands Government Air Service, flying to numerous places all over the archipelago:
 * Goose Green, midway down East Falkland accessible by road or air, the site of a battle in the 1982 conflict.
 * Carcass Island, a small island to the west of West Falkland
 * New Island, a small island to the west of West Falkland
 * Pebble Island, an island to the north of West Falkland
 * Port Howard, on West Falkland, accessible by air or by road then a ferry
 * Saunders Island, an island to the west of West Falkland
 * Sea Lion Island, the most southerly inhabited island in the Falkland Islands
 * West Point Island, a small island to the west of West Falkland
 * Go further south to South Georgia and then Antarctica, possibly on a cruise ship

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Stanley (Idaho)

Stanley, a town of barely over 100 inhabitants (2020) in Central Idaho, is the perfect Rocky Mountain small town. This picturesque community is squeezed between the Salmon River of No Return and the Sawtooth Mountains, often referred to as the American Alps. The towering Sawtooth Mountains create the most impressive skyline in the west. Stanley has a vibrant community offering everything needed for the traveling visitor. Stanley has a variety of lodging, restaurants, shops, outfitters and other services.

By car
It's at the intersection of Hwy 75 and Hwy 21. Stanley is the only spot in the US where three national scenic byways intersect.

Get around
No public transit here. Stanley is the perfect town to park the car, lose the keys and walk or ride a bike.

Do
Rafting: Experience 1-day family-style river trips on the Salmon River. Stanley is also the jumping-off point for week-long trips down the Middle and Main Forks of the Salmon River. Both are designated Wild and Scenic rivers and trip leaders must hold permits that are distributed via lottery.

Climbing: World-class climbing in the Sawtooth Mountains.

Hiking: Trails to hundreds of high mountain lakes and scores of mountain summits in the several wild areas that encircle the Stanley Valley. To the southwest is the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. To the southeast are the White Cloud and Boulder Mountains, which are being considered for status as Federally protected wilderness. To the north are myriad mountains, lakes, rivers and high meadows comprising the Frank Church Wilderness of No Return, the largest expanse of contiguous wilderness in the lower 48 states.

Mountain biking: Everything from smooth single track loops to technical trails. So many options it can be confusing. Pick up a map or hire a guide to find the best trails in the area.

Fly fishing: The headwaters of the Salmon River, Valley Creek, and the Middle Fork of the Salmon are all popular destinations for world-class fly fishing.

Trailrides: Great trailrides through the Sawtooth Mountains

Music: During the summer Stanley is the host to several music festivals. The Sawtooth Music Festival is a one-day event staged on the grounds of the city's Pioneer Park. Music From Stanley is a concert series that happens every Sunday during the summer at the Lodge at Redfish Lake, a few miles south of Stanley. The broadcasts are recorded for broadcast on a number of public radio stations, including Boise State Radio.

Buy
There is a grocery store in Stanley. There is also a very cool and helpful country store on Hwy 75 in lower Stanley. There are a number of outdoor gear and apparel shops along with a tackle shop and a handful of boutique shops.

Eat
8 restaurants, 3 coffee shops, and 2 ice cream stores and 2 bars.

Sleep
Everything from riverside cabins and motels to backcountry yurts and private cabins.

Stay safe
Stanley can get extremely cold in the winter months - even by Idaho mountain standards - with temperatures dipping well below zero Fahrenheit. Indeed the city has a well-deserved reputation for being the coldest place in Idaho. Make sure you're well-prepared if you're here during that time.

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Stanley Chamber of Commerce

title: Stanley (Idaho)