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Burghley House

Lincolnshire, England

4.7 / 5 · 5,734 Google reviews


Burghley House

Key facts

Operator
Burghley House Preservation Trust
Condition
Intact
Access
Staffed, ticketed

Pinpoint

Burghley House, Peterborough, Stamford PE9 3JY

Telephone 01780 752451

Possible Opening Hours*

*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.

Monday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
FridayClosed
Saturday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Elizabethan prodigy house built by William Cecil, still home to the Cecil family.

“Loved visiting Burleigh House. The gardens are not too big to explore in one day and great for kids too (adventure play area,). The house is a must see if you love paintings. The heaven room and hell staircase is…”- Immie, visitor review

Practical notes from visitors

Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.

Parking
“Fabulous place to visit, great for families the grounds and car park were free so you can picnic and walk dogs play football, brilliant.” - Carole Camp
Guided tours
“Every art piece is numbered, and the guide gives you the full backstory for each.” - Pelin Demirel
Facilities
“We ate at the cafe/ restaurant, sitting in the lovely garden.” - Carole Camp

Common questions about Burghley House

Where is Burghley House?

Burghley House is in Lincolnshire, England, at Burghley House, Peterborough, Stamford PE9 3JY.

Do you need a ticket to visit Burghley House?

Yes - Burghley House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Burghley House Preservation Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.

Is Burghley House a ruin or still intact?

Burghley House is largely intact - Elizabethan prodigy house built by William Cecil, still home to the Cecil family.