Eating and drinking
There are many lovely country pubs close to Duddington, we only recommend ones that we have tried and liked!
As well as the village pubs there are restaurants in the nearby towns of Stamford, Uppingham & Oakham.
Enjoy exploring what the locals have to offer!
Please also see the section on farm shops, cafes & garden centres.
Our local pub!
2 minutes walk away - serves good food and local ales.
Allows dogs in the bar area.
Sitting outside.
Quiz night last Wednesday of the month.
8 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
High StreetOur local pub!
2 minutes walk away - serves good food and local ales.
Allows dogs in the bar area.
Sitting outside.
Quiz night last Wednesday of the month.
Delicious food and good wine list - only 10 minutes drive away.
Allows dogs in the bar area.
Good idea to book in advance.
The Queens Head
Delicious food and good wine list - only 10 minutes drive away.
Allows dogs in the bar area.
Good idea to book in advance.
Award-winning pub in the heart of the countryside.
Delicious food & drink or afternoon tea.
28 locals recommend
The Olive Branch
Main StreetAward-winning pub in the heart of the countryside.
Delicious food & drink or afternoon tea.
Lovely friendly coffee shop in both Stamford & Uppingham. Serves delicious coffee, pastries, breakfast & smoothies. Well worth a visit.
Scandimania Coffee House
3 High St ELovely friendly coffee shop in both Stamford & Uppingham. Serves delicious coffee, pastries, breakfast & smoothies. Well worth a visit.
www.thebluebellpub.com
Lovely country pub with a large garden at the back. Specialises in Italian food with especially good pizzas (that are available for takeaway, collection only). Also serves good Sunday roasts
Would recommend booking on the weekends.
The Blue Bell
9 High Streetwww.thebluebellpub.com
Lovely country pub with a large garden at the back. Specialises in Italian food with especially good pizzas (that are available for takeaway, collection only). Also serves good Sunday roasts
Would recommend booking on the weekends.
www.exeterarmsbarrowden.co.uk
Good country pub with a lovely big outdoor garden, so especially good in the summer when they have an outdoor bar and good for taking dogs.
Recommend booking at the weekends.
Exeter Arms
28 Main Stwww.exeterarmsbarrowden.co.uk
Good country pub with a lovely big outdoor garden, so especially good in the summer when they have an outdoor bar and good for taking dogs.
Recommend booking at the weekends.
The Coach House Inn
3 Stamford Rdwww.thecoachhouseinn.co.uk
Good country food, allows dogs in the bar area.
www.thegeorgeanddragonseaton.com
Good country pub with nice seating area outside.
Allows dogs.
Nice place to stop at after a walk to Harringworth Viaduct.
The George & Dragon
2 Main Streetwww.thegeorgeanddragonseaton.com
Good country pub with nice seating area outside.
Allows dogs.
Nice place to stop at after a walk to Harringworth Viaduct.
Great pizza restaurant in the centre of Stamford - buzzy atmosphere with seating outside on summer evenings.
Delicious pizzas - available for takeaways too (collection only).
Find them on Facebook.
Pizza Da Mario
1 Sheep MarketGreat pizza restaurant in the centre of Stamford - buzzy atmosphere with seating outside on summer evenings.
Delicious pizzas - available for takeaways too (collection only).
Find them on Facebook.
Michelin star restaurant & hotel - perfect for a special occasion.
Stunning views over Rutland Water.
27 locals recommend
Hambleton Hall
Ketton RoadMichelin star restaurant & hotel - perfect for a special occasion.
Stunning views over Rutland Water.
A must visit whilst in Stamford! Old coaching Inn.
Lovely courtyard, excellent afternoon teas by the fire, 2 restaurants as well as great bar for an evening drink.
50 locals recommend
The George Hotel of Stamford
71 High Street St Martin'sA must visit whilst in Stamford! Old coaching Inn.
Lovely courtyard, excellent afternoon teas by the fire, 2 restaurants as well as great bar for an evening drink.
Large, open plan in the centre of town. Serves food all day inc good breakfast/brunch.
Good tapas to share & delicious burgers.
15 locals recommend
Cosy Club
Horse Shoe LaneLarge, open plan in the centre of town. Serves food all day inc good breakfast/brunch.
Good tapas to share & delicious burgers.
Old White Hart
51 Main StLovely pub in a pretty village.
Good food and popular with locals.
Sushi & Salad Stamford
Delicious sushi in the centre of Stamford.
Available for takeaway also.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Elizabethan house and gardens - home to Burghley Horse Trials in September and other fantastic events. Tour the house, explore the gardens or enjoy a picnic in the park.
Little ones can play in the fountains during summer in the Garden of Surprises.
150 locals recommend
Burghley House
Beautiful Elizabethan house and gardens - home to Burghley Horse Trials in September and other fantastic events. Tour the house, explore the gardens or enjoy a picnic in the park.
Little ones can play in the fountains during summer in the Garden of Surprises.
Beautiful cathedral - houses the tomb of Catherine of Aragon. Often houses exhibitions (previous Tim Peake spacecraft) check website for details and opening times
31 locals recommend
Peterborough Cathedral
Beautiful cathedral - houses the tomb of Catherine of Aragon. Often houses exhibitions (previous Tim Peake spacecraft) check website for details and opening times
Lovely market town, with historic Castle grounds, lovely shops and café/delis.
Closest town to Rutland Water.
58 locals recommend
Oakham
Lovely market town, with historic Castle grounds, lovely shops and café/delis.
Closest town to Rutland Water.
Nature & Sports
The largest reservoir in England - enjoy cycling, sailing, bird watching, fishing or just a lovely walk and picnic. Bugtopia also there as well as mini golf, beach, children playground.
146 locals recommend
Rutland Water Cruises
Bull Brig LaneThe largest reservoir in England - enjoy cycling, sailing, bird watching, fishing or just a lovely walk and picnic. Bugtopia also there as well as mini golf, beach, children playground.
Lovely walks only 5 minutes away - perfect for dog walks, cycling, children's playground and lovely café serving hot food all day & delicious ice creams!
15 locals recommend
Fineshade Wood
Lovely walks only 5 minutes away - perfect for dog walks, cycling, children's playground and lovely café serving hot food all day & delicious ice creams!
Supermarkets
Waitrose & Partners Stamford
West StreetMorrisons
Asda Corby Superstore
Lidl
5 Ryhall RdSainsbury's
Ryhall RoadTesco Express
46-51 High StHistoric Towns nearby
Beautiful historic town - independent shops, local shops & cafes. Home to Burghley House.
134 locals recommend
Stamford
Beautiful historic town - independent shops, local shops & cafes. Home to Burghley House.
Farm Shops & Bakeries
www.barrowdenshop.org
Community run shop selling fresh delicious bread & pastries from Kingscliffe Bakery as well as food staples and local fresh produce.
Café on site serving teas/coffees and a selection of hot and cold food.
Tables inside and outside for cafe food
Post office
You can walk from Duddington across the fields to Barrowden.
Barrowden and Wakerley Community Shop
22 Wakerley Rdwww.barrowdenshop.org
Community run shop selling fresh delicious bread & pastries from Kingscliffe Bakery as well as food staples and local fresh produce.
Café on site serving teas/coffees and a selection of hot and cold food.
Tables inside and outside for cafe food
Post office
You can walk from Duddington across the fields to Barrowden.
www.kingscliffebakery.com
Delicious freshly baked bread, pastries & cakes. Main shop is in the village of Kings Cliffe just a few miles from Duddington and they also have a shop in Stamford.
They also have a cafe to sit and enjoy their delicious food.
Kings Cliffe Bakery
68 West Stwww.kingscliffebakery.com
Delicious freshly baked bread, pastries & cakes. Main shop is in the village of Kings Cliffe just a few miles from Duddington and they also have a shop in Stamford.
They also have a cafe to sit and enjoy their delicious food.