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Inside Burghley House, one of England's oldest surviving stately homes

Explore one of England's finest Elizabethan mansions
Who built Burghley House?
Where is Burghley House?
A real 'prodigy'
The Queen's royal tours
One of three incredible homes
Theobalds Palace
E for Elizabeth
The thwarted royal visit
Designed to impress
Tudor elements
A busy Tudor kitchen
European influence
Heaven and hell murals
The George Rooms
Enter Capability Brown
Brown's Arcadian paradise
The parklands today
Victorian interiors
Significant collections
Curation and accessibility
Wartime recovery
The home of the Burghley Horse Trials
A massive restoration project
A family legacy
A popular filming location
Burghley House in the 21st century
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The history and beauty of Burghley House

Possibly one of the most impressive stately homes in all of England, this sprawling 470-year-old estate near Stamford in Lincolnshire was originally built to honour Queen Elizabeth I.

Built between 1555 and 1587, Burghley House is a Grade I-listed historical landmark containing more than 100 rooms but what stories lie behind its stately walls? Click or scroll on to find out...

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Alexandra Upton

08 May 2024

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