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Places to Visit in Stamford, Lincolnshire
Burghley House
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 3JY
Tel: +44(0)1780 752451
Fax: +44(0)1780 480125
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Burghley House is the largest and grandest house of the first Elizabethan Age. Built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer of England, between 1565 and 1587, the House is a family home for his descendants to this day. At present it is occupied by Mr. Simon and Lady Victoria Leatham, well-known as one of the experts on ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
Eighteen State Rooms, including many decorated by Antonio Verrio in the 17th century, house a huge collection of great works of art, including one of the most important private collections of 17th century Italian paintings, the earliest inventoried collection of Japanese ceramics in the West, rare examples of European porcelain, and wood carvings by Grinling Gibbons and his followers. There are also four magnificent State Beds, fine examples of English and continental furniture, and important tapestries and textiles.
The Orangery was designed and built by ‘Capability’ Brown in the 18th century, and is now a licensed restaurant overlooking the rose beds and gardens. The Orangery is open from 11am to 5pm – lunch is served between 12 noon and 2.30pm. Coffee, tea, lunch and traditional cream teas, are available.
The Parkland that surrounds the House was laid out by ‘Capability’ Brown and extends to 160 acres. Visitors are able to walk throughout the Park and enjoy the results of Brown’s vision, together with many newly planted trees. The Park is home to a large herd of Fallow deer, established in the 16th century. The deer can be observed at close quarters and provide great enjoyment for children and adults alike.
The House is open daily from Sunday 1st April until Sunday 27th October between 11am and 4.30pm. The House is shown by guided tour only, except on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and Bank Holidays when there are guides in each room. The House will be closed for one day on Saturday 31st August, the cross-country day of the Burghley Horse Trials.
Facilities
Historic House, Gardens, Private Group Tours, School Tours Available, Licensed Restaurant, Gift Shop, Sculpture Garden, Deer Park, Disabled Access, Ample Car Parking and Coach Park.
Weddings and Conferences
WEDDINGS IN STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE
The fairy-tale roofline of Burghley combined with serene gardens create the perfect backdrop for your wedding ceremony or reception.
We offer exclusive use of Burghley for your special day and dedicated staff to help you plan and fulfil your specific requirements. We welcome the opportunity to show you the facilities we have to offer. Please contact us for an appointment, Holly Cammarata 01780 761992 or holly.cammarata@burghley.co.uk.
CONFERENCES AND CORPORATE EVENTS IN STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE
Burghley is ideally situated to provide you with the event of your choice in a unique setting. One mile from the A1, sitting in rolling parkland, the House itself has three function rooms while the gardens and parkland host several marquee sites with fantastic views of the House and lake.
Our dedicated team offer full event management for your event. Please contact us for further details.
Telephone 01780 752451 contact us on holly.cammarata@burghley.co.uk.
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