Burghley House
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Watch a guided tour of Burghley House to see where the scenes from major feature films were filmed.
The finest Elizabethan stately home in England. It was built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer of England, between 1565 and 1587, and it is still a family home for his descendants.
At present the house is lived in by Miranda and Orlando Rock and their three children. Miranda is a direct descendant of the first Lord Burghley. The Rock family look after the House on behalf of the The Burghley House Preservation Trust. More about Burghley House's today
Eighteen treasure-filled state rooms containing remarkable furniture and the world-famous collections of paintings and porcelain.
The grounds, which were laid out by 'Capability' Brown, are also host to the famous Burghley Horse Trials [read more below], as well as the Gala Concert in the Park with fireworks.
Burghley stories from the ET:
A marriage venue made in heaven
22 Feb 2008: Marketed as 'The Perfect Day', the picturesque gardens and rooms filled with the finest furniture and fittings, the house is highly regarded by millions.
Getting in line for a piece of Hollywood
30 July 2004: Thousands flocked to Burghley House for auditions for the new movie adaption of Pride and Prejudice.
Burghley House, Stamford
Burghley Horse Trials This event takes place every August, for information and tickets, call the box office on 01933 304744 or visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk.
Information:
Burghley House, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 3JY
Directions
Burghley is just off the main A1 Great North Road, 80 miles north of London and 15 miles north of Peterborough.
From the A1 north or southbound, brown 'tourism' signs indicate the route to the house.
Stamford is the nearest train station.
Eat: The Orangery restaurant.
Telephone: 01780 752451, Fax: 01780 480125.
Admission Charges for House & Gardens of Surprise
- Adults £10.90
- Children (5-15 years) £5.40
- Concessions £9.50
- Family (2 adults and 2 children) £28.00
- Adult Party rate: £9.00
- School Groups: £5.40
- The Gardens of Surprise: admission charges apply daily from 21st March to 30th October. Adults £6.30, Children (over 5yrs) £3.00, Adult Season ticket £20.00, Family Season ticket £45.00. (Free admission with House tickets)
Opening times
Daily except Fridays, from 11am to 5pm, last admission at 4.30pm. Admission to house and gardens, adults £10.40, children aged five to 15 £5.
200: Burghley House is open to the public from March 21 and remains open daily (excluding Fridays, but including Good Friday) until October 30.
For more information on Burghley's wedding facilities, call Holly Cammarata on 01780 761992.
Web: www.burghley.co.uk.
