Discover Burghley House: Stamford’s Magnificent Elizabethan Estate
Explore magnificent State Rooms, world-class gardens, and deer parklands—just minutes from your doorstep with Stamford Holiday.
Explore magnificent State Rooms, world-class gardens, and deer parklands—just minutes from your doorstep with Stamford Holiday.
Built in the 16th century by Lord High Treasurer William Cecil to honour Queen Elizabeth I, Burghley House is one of the UK’s finest surviving Elizabethan stately homes. Located right on the edge of historic Stamford, a trip here is an absolute must-do during your stay—whether you are exploring awe-inspiring State Rooms and Capability Brown’s gardens, taking the family to the Hide & Secrets play area, or attending world-famous events like the Defender Burghley Horse Trials.
Burghley House
The House & State Rooms
Step inside to explore magnificent Elizabethan architecture, grand State Rooms, and world-renowned collections of fine art, tapestries, and oriental porcelain. Don't miss the famous Heaven Room or the historic Great Hall.
The Gardens & Sculpture Park
Discover two contrasting garden experiences. Stroll through the tranquil Sculpture Garden set within Capability Brown’s undulating parklands, then head to the Garden of Surprises—an entertaining, Elizabethan-inspired garden filled with trick fountains and classical features.
Hide & Secrets Adventure Play
Perfect for younger explorers, the Hide & Secrets woodland play area features multi-level play towers, giant slides, wobbly walkways, and climbing walls set within the trees.
The Parkland & Deer Park
Open year-round with free access to the public, the vast, open parklands surrounding the House are ideal for scenic walks, picnics, and spotting the resident herd of fallow deer.
Location: High Street St Martins, Stamford, PE9 3JY (Just a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk from Stamford town center).
House Opening Times: Saturday to Thursday, 10:30am – 4:30pm (Closed Fridays).
Gardens & Play Area: Open daily, 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Parkland Access: Open daily, 7:00am – 8:00pm (Free Entry).
Tickets: Day tickets and combined House & Garden passes can be booked directly online via the official Burghley House website.
After a day exploring the grand estate, return to the comfort and privacy of your own holiday home. Stamford Holiday offers three premium properties located just minutes from the gates of Burghley. Each property include secure, free off-street parking, meaning you can park up for your trip and walk straight into town or down to the estate grounds.
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