Travel & Accomodation
We’d love for you to make a
weekend of it.
Below you’ll find everything
you need to plan your journey
and stay.
Getting there
Guests will need to make their own way to the ceremony and
then on to the reception
Wedding
Thorney Abbey
Abbey Place,
Thorney
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire
PE6 0QA
Ceremony
Reception &
Evening
Ed’s Hilltop Tent
Glebe Farm,
Empingham Road
Tinwell,
Stamford
PE9 3UL
Festa
Accomodation
The George
Historic Charm
A historic coaching inn in the heart of Stamford, full of charm and character. Perfect if you’d like to stay somewhere classic and central.
35 minutes by car to Thorney Abbey
5 minutes to Ed’s Hilltop Tent
The William Cecil
Park Views
A relaxed country house hotel just outside the centre of Stamford, with lovely gardens and views over Burghley Park. A great option for a quieter countryside feel while still being close to town.
35 minutes by car to Thorney Abbey
7 minutes to Ed’s Hilltop Tent
The Barnsdale
spa retreat
A stylish lakeside hotel near Rutland Water, with modern rooms and beautiful surroundings. Ideal if you’d prefer a contemporary stay with spa facilities and scenic views.
40 minutes by car to Thorney Abbey
8 minutes to Ed’s Hilltop Tent
Taxis & Local Transport
We recommend pre-booking taxis for the evening, especially at the end of the night.
Guests can also use Uber in the area if preferred.
here are some local taxi services you can call or pre-book for transfers to the ceremony and reception:
• A2B EURO CARS STAMFORD – +44 1780 407444
• Goldstar Taxis Peterborough‑ Diamond Cars – +44 1733 777888
• A2Z Cabs Of Stamford – +44 1780 767774
• Ace Cabs of Stamford – +44 1780 767676
• ABC Taxis Stamford – +44 1780 252525
• Skyline Cabs of Stamford LTD – +44 1780 250250
• 1st Choice Taxis of Stamford – +44 1780 752748
• Premier Starline Taxis – +44 1780 757575
Airports
For guests travelling from further afield, the most convenient airports are:
London Stansted (STN) - Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes by car
London Luton (LTN) - Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes by car
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes by car
London Heathrow (LHR) - Approx. 2 hours by car
Hiring a car is recommended for the weekend, particularly for travelling between venues and accommodation.
Stay in the loop
All the details for our big day are right here — timings, travel, the festa and more.
Have a look around and get ready for a little Italian spirit in the English countryside.
