Burghley House
Lincolnshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Burghley House Preservation Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Burghley House, Peterborough, Stamford PE9 3JY
Telephone 01780 752451
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Burghley House is an Elizabethan prodigy house built by William Cecil and still home to the Cecil family. Reviewers describe interiors that are lavish and densely hung with paintings, and most name the same highlights: the Heaven Room, the Hell Staircase and the Tudor kitchens. The gardens are rated highly and described as extensive, and room guides come in for repeated praise for how much they are willing to share.
Worth the trip
The painted rooms - most reviewers mention the Heaven Room and Hell Staircase before anything else they saw.
Before you go
Several reviewers recommend picking up the guide to the paintings before going in, as the works are numbered to it; some also report the parkland and car park were free on their visit, with the house and gardens ticketed separately.
Reviewers describe the interior as the main draw, with the painted rooms, the Tudor kitchens and the collection of paintings mentioned repeatedly; one suggests buying the paintings guide beforehand because the works are numbered to match it. Room guides are praised for their enthusiasm and willingness to talk. The gardens are described as extensive but manageable in a day, with an adventure play area for children, and several reviewers say the grounds and car park were free to use for walking, picnics and dogs. The cafe and Orangery are generally well received, though one reviewer was unimpressed by the bread. Visitors commonly suggest allowing a full day.
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.
Can you stay overnight at Burghley House?
Yes - Burghley House offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Burghley House?
The painted rooms - most reviewers mention the Heaven Room and Hell Staircase before anything else they saw.
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.
