Burghley House

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Book Burghley House tickets & visit the most magical estate in Lincolnshire

Visit beautiful Burghley, a magical home of magnificent State Rooms, awe-inspiring works of art and priceless treasures.

Explore the beautiful Gardens, get ready for epic adventures in Hide & Secrets Adventure Play and enjoy sweeping vistas and rolling landscapes in the surrounding Parkland.

Burghley House Tickets:

  • House Gardens & Play
  • Adventure Play & Gardens
  • Gift Aid tickets include a 10% voluntary donation.
  • To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time at Burghley, we ask you to book a 60 minute arrival timeslot for your visit to House, Gardens or Adventure Play. You can arrive at any time during your booked timeslot and once here, are welcome to stay as long as you wish. On arrival at the Ticket Desk please ensure you have your Love to visit e-ticket ready to be scanned.

There's so much to explore at Burghley

Spanning over 50-acres of parkland, Burghley House offers a wide range of things to see and do, suitable for all ages. 

  • The House: Built in the 16th century, Burghley is the heart-felt legacy of William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I and the generations of his family who have lived here ever since, ensuring that this great House and Estate continues to thrive. Burghley offers a unique glimpse of the way great houses have been lived in from the time of Queen Elizabeth I to the present day.
  • The Gardens: Find hidden trails, imaginative planting and Elizabethan trickery as you explore the Burghley Gardens. With two spectacular gardens, each have their own distinct atmosphere and beauty.
  • Hide & Secrets Adventure Play: Burghley’s awesome woodland adventure play area Hide & Secrets is themed around William Cecil as the country’s first Chief Spymaster and features a series of fun packed play zones that lead to the Hidden Towers.
  • Deer Park: Enjoy space and tranquility amongst the fallow deer and ancient trees and take in the sweeping parkland vistas of created by the extraordinary vision of ‘Capability’ Brown.

Enjoy great food and drink at Burghley House

Every great day out includes time for some good food and drink, and you’ll find plenty of delicious options on offer at Burghley. A Barista coffee on the go, a long and lazy brunch to set you up for the day or a slice of cake to keep you going, there's something for everyone.

Book Burghley House tickets today and enjoy one of the best things to do in Stamford for families on this historical day out!

Lincolnshire PE9 3JY
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How to find us

Address: Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY

What3Words: bluffing.shadow.options

Sat Nav: PE9 3JU

Parking: Free parking onsite. 

  • Please note: Some Sat Nav systems attempt to send traffic through the Parklands roads, which are not accessibly via car. 

By Public Transport:

  • Train: The closest train station is Stamford, approximately half a mile from the entrance to the Parkland and 1.5 miles to Burghley House.
  • Bus: Delaine bus services stop opposite the Main Visitor Entrance on Barnack Road. It's approximately 600m to The House entrance from here. 
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free parking
  • Food and drink
  • Toilets
  • Public transport accessible 

Where possible, Burghley House is accessible for wheelchair, mobility scooter and buggy users. 

  • Wheelchair users can access the State Rooms and Orangery Restaurant via Stannah stairlifts.
  • Wheelchair users must be able to transfer themselves from a wheelchair to the stairlift and back, unaided.
  • Hide & Secrets Adventure Play has been designed with accessibility in mind. Accessible ramps and turning circles provide level access to the lower levels of the Hidden Towers and Under 5s play structures where specially designed interactive play features are in place. One of the look-out platforms across the gorge has ramp access. All pathways have been designed to be wheelchair-friendly.
  • The Sculpture Garden has paths that are gravel, and some open areas of the Gardens are very uneven without pathways. 
  • The Courtyard and Garden Shops have ramp access.
  • Disabled parking and toilet facilities are available onsite. 

Dogs, other than assistance dogs, are not permitted in the House, Gardens, Adventure Play, restaurants or shops.  Dogs on leads are welcome in the Parkland and in the outdoor seating area at the Garden Café.

Opening times for 2024 are as follows:

Open Season - 16th March to 3rd November 2024:

Most attractions are Open Daily.

The House is closed on Fridays, and the Orangery Restaurant is closed on selected Fridays. 

  • House: 10:30am to 4:30pm. Last entry 4pm.
  • Gardens: 10am to 5pm. Last entry 4:30pm.
  • Adventure Play & The Muddy Mole: 10am to 5pm. Last entry 4:30pm. 
  • Parkland: 7am to Dusk.
  • Orangery Restaurant: 10am to 5pm.
  • Garden Cafe: 10am to 5pm.
  • Courtyard Shop: 10:30am to 5pm.

There are a range of eateries onsite at Burghley House. 

  • The Orangery Restaurant: Enjoy locally-sourced dishes, including delicious breakfasts, seasonal lunch menus and luxury afternoon teas.
  • The Garden Cafe: Freshly-made barista coffee, light lunches, homemade cakes and children's lunchboxes. 
  • The Potting Shed: Grab a hot drink or delicious ice-cream. Open weekends and during holidays. 
  • The Muddy Mole: Tasty hot dogs, snacks, hot and cold drinks to takeaway. 

You are also welcome to bring your own food for picnics in the Parkland. 

Barbecues and open fires are not permitted. 

Please note: Burghley House is a cashless site. 

Smoking and vaping are not permitted in visitor areas.

The water features in the Garden of Surprises are not designed for water play.

For the safety of visitors, Burghley may have to close at short notice due to high winds or extreme weather. Please check the weather and website before travelling. 

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