Easter to Late October
01780 752451
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Burghley House |
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Open Easter to Late October
01780 752451
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You cannot visit Burghley without experiencing a feeling of awe - for this is the very largest and grandest of houses of the first Elizabethan Age.Your guide will introduce you to Burghley's glorious treasures - paintings, antiques, tapestries, furnishings, wood carvings, porcelain, sculptures and more.
What a wonderful chance to share in a living example of our country's history and our forefather's love of fine art. |
| As you move through the house enjoying the splendid interiors you will see a panorama of the grounds and parkland through the windows. There could be no finer setting for such a great house. You will need several hours to appreciate the House and to explore the park. | |
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| Burghley has been the home of the Cecil family for over four hundred years. The house was built between 1565 and 1587 by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I. The house remains a family home for his descendants and is presently occupied by Lady Victoria Leatham and her family. |
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Under the supervision of the 9th Earl of Exeter "Capability" Brown made architectural alterations and additions in the late 18th century. He landscaped the gardens and park and constructed the beautiful lake. He also built the stable courtyard, the Orangery and the Lion Bridge over the lake. | |
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