As well as nationally important collections and spectacular architecture, Burghley is also home to two public gardens, free-to-enter parkland, and events – ranging from fine food markets and a TVR car rally, to summer proms and a Classic Ibiza concert.
For full details of opening times, all events and to book online tickets, which cost £20 for adults and £9 for children, visit www.burghley.co.uk or telephone 01780 752451.
5. Burghley Spring Fine Food Market
Spring Fine Food Market, celebrating local food and drink producers ( April 9-10)
6. Rat Race
Rat Race Dirty Weekend, the world’s biggest obstacle course, is staged at Burghley one final time (May 7)
7. Treasury Exhibition
The Collections of Two Countesses exhibition (now open) reveals how they left a legacy of treasures for future generations to admire.
8. TVR Car Rally
TVR Car Club's annual season opener with a cross section of models, club shop, and trade stands (April 10)