Private Full Day Tour · Stamford & Burghley House
Stamford & Burghley House Private Tour
England’s finest stone town in the morning — one of England’s greatest Elizabethan palaces in the afternoon. Two extraordinary places, one perfect day, entry fees included.
✉ Enquire & Book NowSt Pancras to Peterborough (~40 min) then 12 minutes to Stamford — an early train gets you there in plenty of time for a full day. After the tour your guide will return you to the station or your hotel. Train tickets not included — book via National Rail.
Stamford — “the finest stone town in England”
We begin in glorious Stamford — a town so architecturally perfect that Sir Walter Scott declared it the finest stone town in England. With over 600 listed buildings of gorgeous warm limestone, five spectacular medieval churches, and streets of Georgian elegance that have barely changed in three centuries, it is difficult to argue with him.
Consistently voted among the best places to live in Britain, with the country’s finest high street, Stamford is a hidden gem whose secret is kept by those lucky enough to know it. We’ll spend the morning exploring its beautiful streets, alleyways, riverside meadows and remarkable churches — three unhurried hours to fall properly in love with the place.
“The finest stone town in England” — Sir Walter Scott
Stamford’s Georgian streets — voted Britain’s best high street
Burghley House — one of England’s greatest Elizabethan palaces
Burghley House — built by the most powerful man in Elizabethan England
A very short drive from Stamford brings us to Burghley House — one of the largest and grandest surviving houses of the sixteenth century, and amongst the finest examples of the great Elizabethan houses anywhere in England. It was conceived by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I herself, and built between 1555 and 1587.
Known worldwide for its famous Horse Trials, and featured in countless films and television productions, Burghley is a house of extraordinary grandeur. We’ll explore it fully — downstairs to see how the household staff lived (familiar to fans of Downton Abbey), then upstairs through the magnificent state rooms, corridors and galleries richly decorated with some of the finest works of art in private ownership.
The magnificent state rooms — richly decorated with Old Masters and fine furnishings
Burghley — one of the most filmed country houses in England
Pricing
Per Person — Burghley House Entry Included
Child prices available on request. Private car transport throughout.
Train fare London–Stamford not included — book via National Rail.
Book by email or instantly via Viator.
At the end of the tour I will make sure you get back to your hotel or railway station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meeting Time: 9-11am AM or PM
Location: Stamford (and Burghley House)
Duration of Tour: 3 hours or so at Stamford and 2 hours approximately at Burghley
Meeting Point: Stamford Railway Station for those arriving from London (about 40 minutes to Peterborough then 12 to Stamford) or elsewhere. Otherwise we can meet you at your hotel in Stamford, Oakham or mutually convenient location.
How to book our Private Stamford and Burghley House Tour
Standard Adult Prices per person includes any entry tickets to Burghley House (child prices available upon request).
1 Adult = £120
2 Adults = £80
3 Adults = £70
To make a booking please contact us via email yeoldeenglandtours@gmail.com
Alternatively you can book by using the automated booking process with Viato by clicking below.
