Burghley House. Various opening days and times. Admission charged.
Details
Accessibility:
Designated parking available close to the building. Accessible toilets are available. Stair lifts are used to access other floors, but they do not hold a wheelchair so assistance is required. A ramp is available for use. Garden paths consist of wood chippings and dirt, mostly level but bumps and obstructions may exist.
Brief Description:
Burghley House is an Elizabethan house built by William Cecil. The house itself is very large, having taken several decades to construct. The venue has many different rooms to visit, each decorated differently and showcasing how the house was used between the 17th and 19th centuries. There is a sculpture garden.
Further Information
Address:
Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY
Email:
Phone:
01780 752451 (General Enquiries)
Website:
Opening Hours:
During open days, the house is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The house is closed on Fridays. Updated details on which days the house is open can be found on this page, as it changes each year.
Directions:
Burghley is 1 mile from Stamford and 20 minutes north of Peterborough on the A1.
Very detailed driving directions can be found on this page.
OS TF 048060
Transport:
There is a bus stop approximately 500 metres away from Burghley House, serving the 201 and 202 services hourly.
The nearest train station is Stamford station, approximately 1.5 miles away from Burghley House. You may want to use a taxi service to reach the house as the bus station is not nearby.
Amenities:
There is a garden shop, a restaurant and a café within the Burghley area itself. Visiting the shops does not require payment of an admission fee. Additionally, there are two nearby hotels outside of the venue for those who wish to stay the night.
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
St Martin's Church, Stamford, Lincolnshire
1.13 miles*
St Mary's Church, Stamford, Lincolnshire
1.25 miles*
Stamford Library, Stamford, Lincolnshire
1.27 miles*
1.32 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.