Burghley House

Welcome to BURGHLEY, one of Europe’s most outstanding and important FAMILY ESTATES.

Having been built by William Cecil 500 years ago, direct descendants of the Cecil family have passed through sixteen generations and lived in the House ever since. Currently home to Miranda Rock and her family.

Discover Burghley’s history, extensive collections and grandest state rooms on your visit.

The Garden of Surprises have recently been adapted to recapture the original intention of this garden. You’ll find imaginative new planting schemes, brand new sensory surprises and some exciting twists to existing features for all the family to enjoy. Please be aware that the water features in these gardens are no longer interactive for water play as they have been in previous years.

Discover a wonderful gallery of contemporary sculpture sitting amongst hidden trails, herbaceous planting areas and undulating landscapes in the Sculpture Garden.