Stamford is widely regarded as England's finest stone town, its streets lined with elegant buildings in warm Lincolnshire limestone spanning six centuries of architecture. Five medieval churches and 600 listed buildings create a remarkably harmonious townscape that has featured in numerous period dramas including Pride and Prejudice. The River Welland flows through the town, crossed by a medieval bridge, while nearby Burghley House is one of England's grandest Elizabethan mansions. Independent shops, traditional pubs, and antique dealers maintain an authentic character.