Visitor Information for Burghley House Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars
Opening Days: The Gardens are open from February
Opening Times: TBC
Admission Prices: TBC
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Key Features of Burghley House Gardens
Tropical Garden . Valley Garden . Cut Flower Garden . North American Garden . Sculptures . Adventure Playground . Cafe . Shops . Plant Sales
About Burghley House Gardens
Burghley House Gardens are actually really two main gardens with additional mini gardens and there is the wider parkland to enjoy as well.
The two main gardens are the Sculpture Garden and the Garden of Surprises.
The Sculpture Garden is home to a large number of sculptures and there are great views across to Capability Brown‘s great lake.
As you wander through the smaller gardens and features like the Valley Garden, Tropical Garden, past the Ice House, Swallows Hill, Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Enchanted Oak you will see some really interesting and unique sculptures.
I like The Portal by Nick Horrigan down by the Teddy Bears Picnic!
The hidden Garden of Surprises is inspired by astrology, astronomy and Classical civilisations.
You will find many features like fountains, a rill, grotto and a moss house and mirrored maze.
There is also the potential bonus of the South Gardens which are open for a few days of each year.
The Parkland is open from 7am to dusk if you wish to do a bit of exploring.
For the children there is the brilliant Hide & Secrets adventure playground complete with the stunning Hidden Towers.
You can take a tour of the house – again check opening dates.
There are so many places to eat from the Orangery Restaurant, Garden Cafe and Muddy Mole at the adventure playground.
A number of shops offer gifts, plants seasonal products and a whole lot more like the Courtyard Shop.
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Accessibility at Burghley House Gardens
The gardens are mostly accessible although there are some open areas without pathways and the Sculpture Garden has gravel paths.
For the full Burghley House accessibility information click here.
Dogs at Burghley House Gardens
Assistance dogs only are allowed into Burghley House Gardens but are allowed on leads in the Parklands.
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Contact Details for Burghley House Gardens
Address: Burghley House Gardens, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY
Tel: 01780 752451
Email: burghley@burghley.co.uk
Web: Link here
Accommodation near to Burghley House Gardens
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Visitor Reviews of Burghley House Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors think about their visit to Burghley House Gardens:
The gardens are seen as being beautiful, expansive and rewarding while offering both tranquillity and fun.
“Gardens are very beautiful and worth a visit alone.” – Woody
“The gardens are just as spectacular, especially the Sculpture Garden.” – Justyna
“Enormous gardens designed by Capability Brown.” – Michael
“The Surprise Garden is fabulous with many water features.” – David
“The ‘garden of surprises’ brought out the child in my wife.” – Chris
“We spent about an hour and a half in the gardens.” – Mike
“The gardens are lovely, well worth a visit.” – Dags
“Gardens are expansive and very well kept.” – tylrashtn5
“It was a great way to explore the gardens.” – Tim
“Beautiful gardens well worth a visit.” – Ella
“We had a great time exploring the house and gardens.” – Inga
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Map and Location of Burghley House Gardens
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 3JY
United Kingdom