Visiting Burghley - The Grounds

Visiting Burghley

• Group Visits
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    Group booking form
• Friends of Burghley
  • Events Calander
• Directions
• Gift Shop
• Visitor Attractions
• The State Rooms
  • The Kitchen
  • The Blue Silk Bedroom and Dressing Room
  • The George Rooms
  • The Heaven Room and the Hell Staircase
• The Grounds
  • The Gardens of Surprise
  • Walks

The gardens and parkland at Burghley were designed by Lancelot ’Capability’ Brown in the eighteenth century. Today, sweeping vistas down to the spires of Stamford with the backdrop of the House create the perfect canvas for open air classical concerts, wedding receptions and events.

Opened in 2007 the new Garden of Surprises is a fantastic addition to the gardens at Burghley . Hidden inside a Yew hedge is an experience that will delight the senses. Mirrors exaggerate, mazes confuse, squirts of water distract, the dank moss house captivates, transforming sculptures dazzle, the grotto entices and the longitude dial educates and astonishes!

Lady Victoria has further augmented the beautiful grounds with a feast of modern sculpture which is host to an annual exhibition. Fifteen acres have been reclaimed from scrub woodland and transformed into a beautiful and tranquil planted area with mown paths and a lakeside walk.

THE HOUSE Season starts Good Friday 21^st March until 30^th October 2008. Open daily (except Fridays) 11AM TO 5PM, Last Admission 4.30PM
The Gardens of Surprise Admission charges apply daily from 21^st March to 30^th October. Adults £6.30, Children (over 5yrs) £3.00, Adult Season Ticket £20.00, Family Season Ticket £45.00. (Free admission with House Tickets)

Burghley is a member of and the group

Admission Charges for House &
Gardens of Surprise

Adults £10.90
Children (5-15 years) £5.40
Concessions £9.50
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £28.00
Adult Party rate: £9.00
School Groups: £5.40