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Burghley House

Welcome to beautiful Burghley.
500 years. Ever evolving. Always for everyone.
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Built between 1555 and 1587, the main part of the House has 35 major rooms on the ground and first floors. There are more than 80 lesser rooms and numerous halls, corridors, bathrooms and service areas. The lead roof extends to three quarters of an acre, restoration and rebuilding of which began in 1983 and took nearly ten years to complete. Visitor facilities include the Orangery Restaurant, Gift

Shop, Garden of Surprises, Sculpture Garden and beautiful walks around the historic parkland laid out by Capability Brown and still occupied by a herd of fallow deer. History can come alive in a single trip whether it is to enjoy a guided tour, take a dog for a walk in the park, see the Teddy Bears' picnic in the Garden of Surprises or take time over lunch in the Orangery.

24/08/2026

Burghley’s Summer Fine Food Market is back this August Bank Holiday Weekend! 🌯🍹☀️

This is a must-visit event for foodies, families and friends, and even better… it’s FREE admission to the event including car parking!

Come and celebrate the finest independent businesses and local artisans, with delicious flavours and street food from around the world, alongside homemade bakes, sweet treats, crafted drinks, and so much much more, set against the backdrop of Burghley House and its historic courtyards.

Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th and Monday 31st August, 10am–4pm each day.

We’ll see you there! 🙌

📲 To see the full list of Summer Fine Food exhibitors and find out more about the event: burghley.co.uk/events/burghley-summer-fine-food-market

20/08/2026

Hasn’t Cecil’s Summer of Discovery been a blast?! 💥🙌

Well, the fun isn’t over yet! There’s still plenty to discover in the Gardens as we round off Gardens & Nature Discovery Week, with Den Building, Garden Safaris, Mini-Beast Hunts, Wildflower Seed Bomb Creations, Garden Chandelier Designs and much more.

And the best bit… EVERYTHING is included with your Day Ticket or Annual Pass!

All Day Tickets are reduced until 1 September as part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, with prices starting at less than £10 per person.

☀️ Visit today: burghley.co.uk/plan-your-visit/ticket-prices

12/08/2026

We’re well into Week Two of Cecil’s Summer of Discovery: A Time Traveller’s Adventure 🏰☀️

There’s plenty to discover inside and out this week, including meeting the Burghley Tudors, joining our afternoon Family House Tour, getting creative with crafts and creations, enjoying storytelling and playtime, and setting off on our ‘Portraits from the Past’ Scavenger Hunt in the Gardens.

And there’s still more to come in Week Three!

Fantastic value and more to do! All Cecil’s Summer of Discovery activities are INCLUDED with your Day Ticket or Annual Pass.

Don’t have your ticket yet? All Day Tickets are reduced until 1 September as part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, with prices starting at less than £10 per person – with all of this included!

🎟️ burghley.co.uk/plan-your-visit/ticket-prices

09/08/2026

“it’s HELLLL!” 🫪☠️
One of our favourite moments from recent tour of Burghley House with Miranda Rock. 😂

04/08/2026

🚧🌳 As we prepare for September’s Defender Burghley Horse Trials, please be aware that there will be temporary changes to Parkland access between 4 August and 18 September.

The Parkland remains open for visitors to enjoy. However, we’ve introduced an alternative pedestrian route to help keep everyone safe during event site build and deconstruction.

Key dates and details to be aware of:
~ The central pedestrian route through the Parkland will be closed between from 4 August until 18 September.
~ The alternative pedestrian route will be in place from 4 August until 31 August, before reopening between 8 and 18 September during post-event deconstruction.
~ The House, Gardens & Adventure Play will remain open as usual throughout this period, with the exception of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials event dates (Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 September), when the site will be closed to Burghley visitors.

The alternative route is a beautiful walk from Stamford, taking in views of Lion Bridge, Capability Brown’s Lake and Burghley House itself. Just please be aware that parts of this route are on grass and include some uneven terrain.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage you continue to enjoy the beauty of the Parkland. Free walk-in access and car parking as normal.

🌳 For more information, please visit: burghley.co.uk/news/parkland-access-update

02/08/2026

Missed our Christmas Fair Early Bird offer? Not to worry, we've got some good news... ✨

We've EXTENDED the offer! 🙌 You have two more weeks to book adult tickets at last year's price!

Join us from Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 November 2026 and start planning your special festive day out at Burghley.

🎫 Early Bird Adult Tickets: £12
🚨 Book before midnight on Monday 17 August to get this year’s tickets at the very best price.

To book, see all ticket options and find out more event information, please go to 👇

burghley.co.uk/events/the-burghley-christmas-fair
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BURGHLEY CHRISTMAS FAIR
26 - 29 NOVEMBER 2026

01/08/2026

☀️🙌 Cecil’s Summer of Discovery starts today, kicking off three weeks of family adventures across Burghley House, Gardens and Adventure Play.

THIS WEEK’S DISCOVERY TRAIL 🔎✏️
Take on Cecil’s Sculpture Scavenger Hunt as part of Art & Culture Week. Pick up a trail sheet and explore the Gardens as you search for Burghley’s iconic sculptures hidden along the way.

Plus, this weekend, soak up the nostalgic sounds of the 1940s with live performances in the Sculpture Garden between 12pm and 4pm. 🎶

Burghley House, Gardens and Adventure Play are open as normal, with all Cecil’s Summer of Discovery activities included with a Burghley Day Ticket or Annual Pass.

Address

Burghley House
Stamford
PE93JY

Telephone

+441780752451

Website

https://www.burghley.co.uk/

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