Historic house & gardens

Burghley House

Stamford, Lincolnshire

One of England's greatest Elizabethan houses, with painted Heaven Room, Capability Brown park, Garden of Surprises and Sculpture Garden.

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Mooch tip Walk into Stamford, one of England's finest stone towns.

Visiting

Opening times: Seasonal (approx mid-March-October)
How long to allow: Half day
Best time to go: Burghley Horse Trials (early Sept)
Accessibility: Lift in house

Getting there

Address: Stamford, PE9 3JY
Parking: Free parking
Nearest station: Stamford (approx 1 mile)

Places to stay near Burghley House

The William Cecil HotelSt Martins · £££ · 1.4 km away The Bull And Swan InnSt Martins · £££ · 1.4 km away

The George of StamfordStamford · 1.7 km away

Crown HotelStamford · £££ · 2.0 km away The Collywaston SlaterStamford · ££ · 5.2 km away The White Hart InnUfford · £££ · 5.3 km away

See all places to stay around Stamford

More to do nearby

Photo coming soonFreeOutdoors & natureRutland WaterOakham, Rutland · 12 km awayFree entry

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