BURGHLEY HOUSE

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BURGHLEY HOUSE

Burghley is a grand 16th century house and estate on the edge of the charming East Midlands town of Stamford. The house was built by Elizabeth I's chief advisor and Lord High Treasurer Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, and is still lived in by his descendents. The house contains an extensive collection of artwork and painted murals, including Verrio's 'Hell Staircase' (seen in 'The Da Vinci Code') and the hall has a magnificent hammerbeam roof. There are extensive gardens, statues and a fine park. Burghley is also famous for its annual Burghley Horse Trials, held in the autumn (best avoid visiting then!).

Region/Nation
Location/Address
Stamford
County
Lincolnshire
Post Code
PE9 3JY
Main Historic Period
Tudor
Useful Website Address
Tip/Nearby
Stamford is a peach
Primary Management
Independent – Historic Houses member

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