Description
Visit beautiful Burghley, a magical home of magnificent State Rooms, awe-inspiring works of art and priceless treasures.
- Explore the House
- Enjoy The Gardens
- Go wild in the Adventure Play
- Stroll the historic Deer Park laid out by Capability Brown
- Eat in The Orangery Restaurant – Garden Cafe – The Muddy Mole
- Gift shop in the Courtyard and Garden
- Weddings & Private Hire
- A Calendar of Events throughout the year
The House
One of the largest and grandest houses of the 16th Century, Burghley is the heart-felt legacy of William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I and the generations of his family who have lived in the house ever since, ensuring that the house and estate continue to thrive.
Explore the original soaring Tudor kitchen and tour the 18 State Rooms before descending the Hell Staircase painted by Antonio Verrio and into the Great Hall, used as a banqueting hall in Elizabethan days. Enjoy the treasures that fill every room. Burghley contains one of the largest private collection of Italian art, unique examples of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and superb items of 18th Century furniture.
The Gardens
Find hidden trails, imaginative planting and Elizabethan trickery as you explore the Burghley Gardens. Two spectacular gardens, each with their own distinct atmosphere and beauty. Discover horticulture, sculpture and sensational seasonal colour as you stroll through the undulating landscape of our Sculpture Garden, Capability Brown’s lost gardens. Then step into a world of classical civilisation, astrology and astronomy in the highly entertaining Garden of Surprises. A sensory delight with the unexpected at every turn.
Adventure Play
Get ready for epic adventures at Burghley’s awesome woodland adventure play area. Themed around William Cecil as the country’s first Chief Spymaster, the play area is called Hide & Secrets and features a series of fun packed play zones that lead to the Hidden Towers.
Deer Park
Enjoy space and tranquillity amongst the fallow deer and ancient trees and take in the sweeping vistas created by the extraordinary vision of ‘Capability’ Brown. Open daily for you to explore with parking available at no charge.
Eat & Shop
Every great day out includes time for some good food and drink, and you’ll find plenty of delicious options on offer at Burghley. A Barista coffee on the go, a long and lazy brunch to set you up for the day or a slice of cake to keep you going, there’s something for everyone.
During your trip to Burghley don’t miss the opportunity for a little retail therapy. Whether you’re looking for something in particular, picking up a present or simply having a browse there’ll certainly be something that catches your eye.
Events
Burghley House provides a spectacular backdrop for a variety of events and activities throughout the year, for all visitors of all ages.
Opening Information
Please check the Burghley website for full opening details. The House is open daily (excluding Fridays) from 15 March to 2 November 2025. The Gardens and Adventure Play are open daily from 15 to 23 February and 15 March until 2 November 2025.
Gardens & Adventure Play additional weekend opening 1st & 2nd March, 8th & 9th March, 8th & 9th November and 15th & 16th November.
The Deer Park is open all year. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leads.
Guide Prices
Day Tickets Booking online in advance to save on your visit. Check the Burghley website for the most up to date admission prices.
Annual Passes
Take advantage of unlimited visits throughout the open season with an Annual Pass. Choose from an All Areas Pass or pick a Gardens & Adventure Play Pass and experience everything Burghley has to offer, as often as you like.
Direction
Burghley is a mile from Stamford, 20 minutes north of Peterborough on the A1.
From the South:
From London follow the A1 north from the M25, past Stevenage, Sandy and Peterborough.
Approximately 90 miles north of London (an hour and a half) you will reach the Stamford junction labelled Carpenters Lodge.
Take the exit and cross the A1, turning left at the end of the road.
Follow the road past the estate wall and the impressive Bottle Lodges entrance gates down towards Stamford.
Just past the A43 turning on the left, turn right past the Bull & Swan Public House and continue for one mile along the Barnack Road (B1443).
You will see the Visitors Entrance on the right.
From the North:
From the North follow the A1 south past Doncaster and Grantham.
Approximately 30 minutes south of Grantham you will reach the Stamford junction labelled Carpenters Lodge.
Turn left towards Stamford.
Follow the road past the estate wall and the impressive Bottle Lodges entrance gates.
Just past the A43 on the left, turn right past the Bull & Swan Public House and continue for one mile along the Barnack Road (B1443).
You will see the Visitors Entrance on the right.
Public Transport
Burghley’s nearest station is Stamford, approximately 1 mile from the entrance. This is either a pleasant 30 minute walk taking you through the park or a short taxi ride. Stamford is a cross country link from the mainline from London to Edinburgh via Peterborough. For more information please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. There is also an hourly bus service run by Delaine which serves the outlying villages and links Peterborough to Stamford, for more information please visit www.delainebuses.com
