In short: Burghley House is a historical landmark in Stamford, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5,924 Google reviews.
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Burghley House, listed under Historic Houses & Gardens, near Stamford.
About Burghley House
Burghley House is an Elizabethan mansion set within extensive grounds near Stamford. The interior contains painted ceilings and a significant art collection. The gardens feature sculptures and water features, and are maintained to a high standard.
The house is open to visitors and has free parking. Staff are available to discuss the property's history. The attraction welcomes families with children.
What's nearby
- Burghley Gardens & Adventure Play next door
- The Orangery next door
- Lion Bridge 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Photos
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Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
What visitors say
A beautiful place to visit. Suggest purchasing your tickets the day before you go for the best price. Ample free parking. Also a separate, closer parking area for disabled card holders. 2 cafes to chose from. One in the house grounds and one eco friendly cafe near the gardens. Toilets by both cafes. A shop in the house grounds. The house is well worth a visit, very impressive. The gardens and sculpture park are a lovely walk around, plenty to see. Unfortunately we ran out of time to walk around the parkland. Looked a big area for walks.
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We visited for cross country day at Burghley Horse Trials. A fabulous day. Very well organised entry and exit for the huge crowd. Parking easy and well signposted to help find the car again. Great facilities for an outdoor event. Plenty of catering all the way round and lots of stewards to help. commentary audible all the way round as well. Great quality action too with riders regularly passing us.
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We went in the absolute pouring rain, and still had a magnificent day. We bought tickets online in advance, as it was a little cheaper. Then attended the gardens and only briefly visited the adventure play area because of the bad weather. But it was a day well spent. Location and parking were easy, facilities including the toilets and cafe were of a high standard. We took lunch for a sheltered picnic, but the food on offer looked good. The gardens were just full of fun surprises, grand sculptures and interesting stories. And the adventure play area (on a drier day) could have easily filled a couple of hours of fun with kids of all sizes. Well worth a visit. We will be back in better weather.
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I’ve driven up and down the A1 thousands of times. I always fall for the poor motorway services and the shit 💩 food on offer. Not anymore! We decided to stop off at Burghley 🏠 House, literally 5 minutes off one junction and was not disappointed. What a fabulous country home! We arrived around 3PM on a Sunday when the crowds had died down. No queues. Easy to park - free. Fabulous gardens; highly recommended. Must go back and visit inside the house. It cost £28 for two adults and one teenager to enter the gardens. We spent about 90 minutes looking around. Will definitely go back!
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Visitors say this historic house features stunning interiors, including impressive painted ceilings and a wealth of art, alongside expansive, well-maintained gardens with unique sculptures and water features. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who enhance the experience with historical insights. Guests mention the reasonable admission prices and convenient free parking, making it a great value for a full day out.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Category
- Historic Houses & Gardens
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (5,924 reviews)
- Prices from
- £10
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Stamford
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of Burghley House?
Burghley House is open Mon–Thu 10:30am–4:30pm; Fri closed; Sat–Sun 10:30am–4:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is Burghley House any good?
Burghley House is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5,924 Google reviews.
Is Burghley House good for children?
Yes, Burghley House is listed as good for children.
How do I contact Burghley House?
Call Burghley House on +44 1780 752451.