Burghley House

Please note: this property is not owned by English Heritage and is not included in any English Heritage Entry Promotions.

Burghley was built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587, and is still lived in by his descendants. The main part of the house has 35 major rooms on the ground and first floors, as well as more than 80 lesser rooms. Surrounded by historic parkland laid out by 'Capability' Brown.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
House: 28 Mar-29 Oct 11am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Sat.
Gardens of Surprise: 21 Mar-30 Oct 11am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
Sculpture Garden: All year Any reasonable time Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

How much does it cost?

Adult:
House & Garden of Surprise - £11.30
Children:
House & Garden of Surprise - (5-15 years) - £5.60
Concession:
House & Garden of Surprise - £9.90
English Heritage Members:
20% discount - Join English Heritage
Groups:
Adult Party (over 20 people) £8.70 per person
Other:
Family Ticket: House & Garden of Surprise (2+2) - £29.00
Details:
Sculpture Garden & Garden of Surprise: Adult - £6.50, Child (5-15 years) - £3.15, Concession - £5.40, Family (2+2) - £17.00. 20% discount to EH members off full adult price

How do I get there?

Address:
Lincolnshire - PE9 3JY
Road Access:
1 mile from Stamford, 20 minutes north of Peterborough on A1
Telephone:
01780 752451

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:

Further Info

THE HOUSE Season starts 31st March until 28th October. Open daily (except Fridays) 11AM TO 5PM, Last Admission 4.30PM
The Gardens of Surprise Admission charges apply daily from 31st March to 28th October. Adults £6.00, Children (over 5yrs) £5.00, Adult Season Ticket £18.00, Family Season Ticket £40.00. (Free admission with House Tickets)
For further information please see the Burghley House website