Burghley House, Peterborough

Name: Burghley House
Address: Burghley House, Peterborough, PE9 3JY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1780 752451

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Burghley House is a grand sixteenth-century country house that stands as a testament to the opulence of the Elizabethan era in the United Kingdom. Located in the picturesque city of Peterborough, England, this historical place is one of the principal examples of the prodigy houses built during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Constructed between 1555 and 1587, Burghley House was commissioned by Sir William Cecil, one of Queen Elizabeth's most trusted advisors. The house is renowned for its collection of fine arts, including a significant number of paintings, and its beautifully preserved baroque interiors which exhibit the grandeur of the time.

The exterior of the house is equally magnificent, featuring classic Elizabethan architecture with stately towers and chimneys. The expansive grounds, designed by the famous landscape architect Capability Brown, offer a serene escape into nature. The gardens are meticulously maintained, featuring historical sculptures, a tranquil lake, and an array of flowers and plants that provide a colorful display throughout the seasons.

Visitors to Burghley House can enjoy guided tours that delve into the house's rich history and showcase its numerous staterooms and the treasures they hold. The house also hosts various events throughout the year, including the Burghley Horse Trials, a premier equestrian event, and a summer open-air cinema and concert series.

For those interested in the paranormal, Burghley House is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in England, with several ghost tours available for the daring.

Alternative names: Completed: 1587 (437 years ago)Elevation: 164 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°38'33"N, 0°27'8"W

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Burghley HousePeterborough PE9 3JY United Kingdom

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Burghley House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stamford Town Hall, St George's Church, Church of St Michael the Greater, St Mary's Church.

1.2 miNW
City hall
Stamford Town Hall, Stamford
32 min walk • Stamford Town Hall is a municipal building in St Mary's Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. The building, which was the headquarters of Stamford Borough Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
1.2 miNW
Church
St George's Church, Stamford
30 min walk • St George's Church is a Grade I listed building in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England.
1.3 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St Michael the Greater, Stamford
33 min walk • The Church of St Michael the Greater is a late-Georgian Gothic church in Stamford, Lincolnshire which stands on the south side of Stamford High Street on the site of an earlier, Medieval predecessor. The church is a Grade II listed building as, separately, is the churchyard wall.
1.2 miNW
Church
St Mary's Church, Stamford
32 min walk • St Mary's Church, Stamford is a parish church in the Church of England, located in Stamford, Lincolnshire, lending its name to St Mary's Hill on which it stands, and which runs down to the river crossing opposite The George Hotel.
1.1 miNW
Church
St Martin's Church, Stamford
29 min walk • St Martin's Church, Stamford, is a parish church in the Church of England located in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. The area of the town south of the River Welland was in Northamptonshire until 1889 and is called Stamford Baron or St Martin's.
1.4 miNW
Church
All Saints' Church, Stamford
36 min walk • All Saints' Church, Stamford is a parish church in the Church of England, situated in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building. The church is on the north side of Red Lion Square which was part of the route of the A1 until the opening of the Stamford bypass in 1960.
1.3 miNW
Museum
Stamford Museum, Stamford
34 min walk • Stamford Museum was located in Stamford, Lincolnshire, in Great Britain. It was housed in a Victorian building in Broad Street, Stamford, and was run by the museum services of Lincolnshire County Council from 1980 to 2011.
1.3 miNW
Church, Gothic architecture
St John the Baptist's Church, Stamford
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1.3 miNW
Church
United Reformed Church, Stamford
33 min walk • The United Reformed Church is a congregation in Stamford, Lincolnshire, based in a late-Georgian building situated on Star Lane.
1.3 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St Mary and St Augustine, Stamford
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1.4 miNW
History museum, Museum
Browne's Hospital, Stamford
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