Burghley House

One of the greatest of Britain's non-royal palaces, a prodigy house built for Elizabeth I's Lord High Treasurer, Lord Burghley. His interiors include a Great Hall with hammerbeam roof and vaulted Old Kitchen. Later Earls of Exeter have endowed the building with magnificent collections (including perhaps the finest private collection of 17th century Italian paintings) and an opulent series of state rooms, including the famous Heaven Room painted by Verrio.

Features: Deer park gently sloping down to lake, and lower garden with fine collection of contemporary sculpture, all landscaped by 'capability' Brown.

Visitor Opening TimesBack to top

House: 17 March–28 October 11am-4.30pm daily 11am-4.30pm (except Friday). Gardens: 19 March-30 October every day 11am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm).

Please contact the property for up to date opening times

Groups and special visitsBack to top

The house was completed in 1587 and there have been few alterations to the architecture since that date thus making Burghley one of the finest examples of late Elizabethan design in England. The house is set in 300 acre deer park landscaped by \"Capability Brown\". Visits can be tailored to individual group requirements and budgets. Specialist group visits to gardens can be arranged.

Wedding FacilitiesBack to top

Civil Ceremony and Wedding Reception