Burghley House
Overview
A unique glimpse into the way great houses have been furnished and inhabited from Queen Elizabeth I to the present day. Wander around the house on a freeflow self guided tour, or the one 3pm guided tour. Explore the gardens and deer park. Enjoy tea in the Orangery Restaurant.
See the Burghley House website for full details
What makes it special
- Take a freeflow self guided tour of the House
- Explore the gardens and Deer Park
Opening Times
House & Gardens open daily (House closed Fridays, except Good Friday)
House - 11:00 to 17:00
Garden - 08:00 to 18:00 (or dusk if earlier)
Price
House & Gardens
Adults - £19.50 (in advance £17.00)
Children (3-15 years) - £10.50 (in advance £9.00)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - £56.00 (in advance £48.00)
Gardens Only
Adults - £13.00 (in advance £12.00)
Children (3-15 years) - £9.00 (in advance £8.00)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) - £42.00 (in advance £38.00)
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Cycling in Thurlby
Visit Rutland Water, hire a bike if you haven't brought your own, and cycle the waterside tracks with splendid views of the reservoir and Hambleton Peninsula
Watersports in Thurlby
Visit Rutland Water, great for boaters, sailors and water skiers. Take time to admire the beautiful scenery and keep an eye out for the resident bird life.
Walking and Rambling in Thurlby
Get back to nature and stride out on foot to explore this beautiful part of the country.
Rutland Water Nature Reserves
One of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain, home to a successful Osprey project and two visitor centres.