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Burghley House

Welcome to beautiful Burghley.
500 years. Ever evolving. Always for everyone.
(2270)

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.

09/06/2026

We don’t know whether we’re coming or going with the weather at the moment, but one thing’s for sure… our plants are LOVING it! 🌦️😍

Bright pink peonies are the showstoppers right now. Vivid purple lavender is beginning to come through as we speak, while foxgloves, delphiniums and lupins are shooting for the sky!

Next up: our wildflower borders will soon be in full bloom. The first of hundreds of ox-eye daisies are beginning to appear, so watch this space over the next week or so! 🌸

Gardens open daily, 10am-5pm. Ticket link in bio.

06/06/2026

Rain, rain, go away! ☔️
Not a bad day to step inside Burghley House ✨

Extraordinary state rooms, world-class treasures and collections from around the world, and centuries of stories to be heard.

🏰🎟️ Day tickets & annual pass link in bio.

02/06/2026

☀️🌿 The recent half term heatwave has got us in the mood for all things summer at Burghley…

Lucky for us, June begins with a brand-new event on the estate! Gather family & friends to enjoy big-screen favourites under the stars this weekend at Adventure Cinema 🎬✨

The Gardens are alive in bright and beautiful colour with more to come as the month goes on. There’s plenty to see & do inside and out.

TAP right to discover what’s on at Burghley this June 🌸

01/06/2026

From 1–20 June, Burghley will host the Garden of Hope, a moving public installation created to encourage open and compassionate conversations around mental health and su***de prevention.

The installation features 98 hand-painted steel butterflies, made by local schools and community groups, each representing a life lost to su***de in Lincolnshire in 2024, while also honouring the families, friends and communities affected by that loss.

Created by , Burghley’s Garden of Hope is located beside Capability Brown’s Lake in the Sculpture Garden. A quiet space by the water offering a moment for reflection, remembrance and hope. We are proud to support this important initiative and to provide a space where conversations that matter can continue.

Garden of Hope – Installation Tour Dates:
🦋 Belton House: 15 March – 18 April
🦋 Gunby Hall: 20 April – 9 May
🦋 Ayscoughfee Hall: 11 May – 30 May
🦋 Burghley House: 1 June – 20 June
🦋 Whisby Nature Park: 22 June – 18 July
🦋 Grantham House: 20 July – 30 September

To find out more: burghley.co.uk/news/garden-of-hope

30/05/2026

It’s the final weekend before children go back to school after May Half Term. Enjoy a little glimpse of what a summer at Burghley looks like this weekend. Discover, explore and enjoy! 🌿☀️

Burghley House, Gardens & Adventure Play open — buy tickets & annual passes online via link in bio.

The Parkland is open, providing free walk-in access and car parking. The Orangery, Garden Café, Courtyard Shop & Garden Shop are open as usual.

Enjoy the Saturday sunshine! 🌞

29/05/2026

🍿🎬 ONE WEEK until Adventure Cinema arrives at Burghley, 5–7 June!

New to Burghley this year, enjoy a weekend of big-screen favourites, family sing-alongs, concert screenings and feel-good films beneath the summer sky. ✨

Pack your picnic blankets and camping chairs, gather your family & friends, and settle in for an unforgettable outdoor cinema experience with Burghley House as your backdrop.

🍿 Street food and bar onsite
📍 Burghley Park
📅 5–7 June 2026
🎟 Tickets from £8.75 child / £11.50 adult (selected screenings vary)

Swipe through for the full line-up and showtimes, then head to the website to book your tickets!

28/05/2026

These photographs were taken at first light, before the doors had even opened, very recently by .

Not only do they perfectly capture the beauty of the planting, setting and sculpture, but also the evolution of the Sculpture Garden.

New pathways, new signs, new planting, new sculpture, new ways to explore. 🌿

From years of careful planning and patience, to the earth being lifted from the ground last winter, our Gardeners and supporting teams went to great lengths to give these once lost gardens a new lease of life for this open season.

Through thoughtful interpretation boards, fresh landscape design and newly linked accessible pathways around the entire gardens, visitors can now rediscover this living landscape shaped by centuries of imagination, exploration and care, like never before.

22/05/2026

May Half Term has arrived, and we’d love to welcome you to Burghley!🌿

If you’re looking for something to do with family and friends, head to Burghley and enjoy fresh air, beautiful surroundings and plenty of adventure.

Climb the hidden towers, embark on a time-travelling adventure in the House on a Beastly Boring tour, discover the secrets of the Garden of Surprises, or get crafty in one of our fun Craft Workshops.

Find out more here: https://burghley.co.uk/events/may-half-term-fun

🎟 Remember to book online and in advance to SAVE!

20/05/2026

A stay at Burghley’s Dairy Farm, situated at the heart of the Burghley Estate, is the perfect holiday accommodation for group get-togethers, family retreats and special celebrations. This beautifully restored 19th-century historic building, renovated in contemporary style and modern luxury design, whilst retaining its original character and charm, offers all the comforts within a timeless Arcadian setting.

Guests can also enjoy exclusive access and stunning views within Burghley’s private parkland, alongside complimentary access to Burghley House, Gardens, Adventure Play and Burghley Golf Club during their stay.

Various weekends are available to reserve online, including an ✨exclusive 10% booking discount✨ for stays between 3–6 July 2026. Additional 2026 dates shared in the comments!

🏡 Find out more and book your stay via burghley.co.uk/plan-your-visit/stay-with-us/the-dairy

Address

Burghley House
Stamford
PE93JY

Telephone

+441780752451

Website

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

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