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Burghley House, Stamford
The finest Elizabethan stately home in England, situated in the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire, it is also the venue for the Burghley Horse Trials.
The finest Elizabethan stately home in England, situated in the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire, it is also the venue for the Burghley Horse Trials.Burghley House 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, as well as the Gala Concert in the Park with fireworks.
Information:
Burghley House, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 3JY
Telephone: 01780 752451.
Fax: 01780 480125.
Web: www.burghley.co.uk.
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.
For information and tickets, call the box office on 01933 304744 or visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk.
Eat: The Orangery restaurant.
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.
Admission Charges for House
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).
Burghley news and features from the ET:
22 Feb 2008: A marriage venue made in heaven
Marketed as 'The Perfect Day', the picturesque gardens and rooms filled with the finest furniture and fittings, the house is highly regarded by millions.
30 July 2004: Getting in line for a piece of Hollywood
Thousands flocked to Burghley House for auditions for the new movie adaption of Pride and Prejudice.
Burghley Horse Trials
The annual event takes place every August/September.
The trials involve dressage on Thursday and Friday, cross country on Saturday and show jumping on Sunday. It is a comprehensive test of all-round horsemanship, and involves almost every activity of which the horse is capable.
All the fun and excitement of the Burghley Horse Trials
1 September 2009: James Westgate's Burghley Horse Trials preview: 'All the top riders will be at Burghley'.
3 September 2009: Video: Zara enjoys the hurly-Burghley of horse show.
4 September 2008: Jemma Walton paid a visit to the Burghley Horse Trials, one of the most famous three day events in the sporting calendar.
Details correct at 29 May 2009.
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