Stamford and Burghley House Private Tour
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
4 hours
- Entry into Burghley House and gardens
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Stamford is a real hidden jewel of England. It has unique mix of history and fabulous Georgian architecture along with some terrific old shopping streets. Maybe that is why Sir Walter Scott declared Stamford to be “the finest stone town in England”.
With over 600 listed buildings of gorgeous limestone...
- Duration from 4 Hours to 5 Hours
- Private Tour
- 1
Stamford
Stamford is said to be the most beautiful stone and Georgian town in England. Spend a few hours here and you'll tend to agree and you might recognise a few locations that have been used onscreen.
- Duration 1 Hour and 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Bath Row
Soon after we leave the station, we will pass through the gorgeous Town Meadows and cross the River Wellend.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Stamford's Eleanor Cross
A modern cross commemorating a sad moment in history.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Stamford Castle
There isn't too much left of Stamford Castle though the town walls appear here and there, sometimes where you least expect them.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Stamford Town Center
Stamford High Street and the surrounding lanes are full of wondrous independent shops and producers. It would be rude not to check some out. I like the cheesemongers!
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Broad Street
The whole of Broad Street is actually a lovely place to walk down but we will take a particular peek at this beautiful old building that is still in use today.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
All Saints Church
There is no shortage of stunning old churches in Oakham and we can look at any we happen upon. If you only pick one, perhaps this should be it.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Barn Hill
Perhaps the Creme de la Creme of beautiful spots in Stamford a resident who in his own way, changed the world.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
Burghley House
Burghley House, known around the world for its Horsetrials and depicted in all sorts of big TV and cinema shows.
Burghley is one of the largest and grandest surviving houses of the sixteenth century and amongst the very finest examples of the great Elizabethan houses.
It was conceived by William...
- Duration 1 Hour and 20 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 10
Burghley Park
The gardens and estate of Burghley House are famously used in the Horse Trials and several other tremendous annual events held here.
We can explore some of the gardens or take a wander through the majestic estate.
- Duration 40 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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