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Burghley House Gardens

Address:Burghley House
Stamford
Peterborough
PE9 3JU

Bursting with life, Burghley Gardens feature imaginative planting, sculpture and surprises sure to delight

Two spectacular gardens, each with their own distinct atmosphere and beauty.

Discover horticulture, sculpture and sensational seasonal colour as you stroll through the undulating landscape of our Sculpture Garden, Capability Brown's lost gardens.

Then step into a world of classical civilisation, astrology and astronomy in the highly entertaining Garden of Surprises. A sensory delight with the unexpected at every turn.

Please be aware that some Sat Nav systems provide the incorrect directions using our postcode, we recommend following the directions below.

From the South:

  • Take the Stamford B1081 exit on the A1 signposted to Burghley House, turn left on to the B1081 towards Stamford.
  • Follow the road alongside the estate wall and continue past the impressive Bottle Lodges gates down towards Stamford town.
  • Turn right just past the Bull & Swan Pub and continue for 1 mile along Barnack Road (B1443). You will see the Visitors' Entrance on the right.

From the North:

  • Follow the A1 south past Doncaster and Grantham.
  • Approximately 30 minutes south of Grantham you will reach the Stamford junction (B1081), signposted to Burghley House.
  • Turn left towards Stamford.
  • Follow the road past the estate wall and continue past the impressive Bottle Lodges gates towards Stamford town.
  • Turn right just past the Bull & Swan Pub and continue for 1 mile along Barnack Road (B1443). You will see the Visitors’ Entrance on the right.

Free Parking
There is no charge for parking at Burghley.

Disabled Parking
For House and Gardens visitors please follow the signs to the Disabled Parking area which is located close to the House. Disabled Parking for Adventure Play visitors is located in the main Visitor Car Park close to the Adventure Play entrance.