Burghley House & Stamford

Tuesday 6th May 2025

Captured in time by its conservation status, the old wool town of Stamford, in Lincolnshire, retains much of its olde-worlde charm and prosperity. Many buildings have been built from local Lincolnshire limestone, giving the town a unique appearance. Next we continue to nearby Burghley House, one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan age for a guided tour of the house and entry to the gardens.

Built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587, the main part of the House has 35 major rooms on the ground and first floors.

There are more than 80 lesser rooms and numerous halls, corridors, bathrooms and service areas. The lead roof extends to three quarters of an acre, restoration and rebuilding of which began in 1983 and took nearly ten years to complete.

Visitor facilities include the Orangery restaurant, gift shop, gardens and beautiful walks around the historic parkland laid out by Capability Brown and still occupied by a herd of fallow deer.

Price Includes:

• Executive Coach Travel
• Entry to Burghley House with guided tour

Adult: £46 ~ Senior £45 ~ Child: £42

Pick Up Route: N3M