Step back in time with a Tudor or Victorian themed visit to Burghley House. One of the largest and grandest houses of the 16th century, Burghley is the extraordinary legacy of William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I. School groups can enjoy truly immersive learning with our range of curriculum-focused workshops.

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What We Offer Visiting Schools:

For over 500 years Burghley has filled people with awe and inspiration. So much more than a house, Burghley offers a unique glimpse of the way great houses have been lived in from the time of Queen Elizabeth to the present day. It is a wonderful example of the great Elizabethan ‘prodigy’ houses, built to honour the Queen.

There’s so much for learners to discover at Burghley. Explore the original soaring Tudor kitchen and tour the 18 State Rooms each filled with awe-inspiring art and priceless treasures. Discover the meandering Gardens full of imaginative planting, sculpture and surprises.

Burghley’s awesome woodland adventure play area Hide & Secrets is themed around William Cecil as the country’s first Chief Spymaster and offers a much-enjoyed addition to school visits.

Teachers can choose from a selection of themed days and workshops developed to target specific National Curriculum areas or pick from a wide range of activity options to tailor make your visit. We offer sessions from Key Stage 1 to Post 16, and our activities can be adapted to meet the abilities of the group or particular themes classes are currently working on.

Burghley offers learning sessions across a range of subjects and topics, including the Tudors, Victorians, Art & Literacy and Natural Sciences. A variety of formats are available including house tours, outdoor learning and sessions with costumed historical characters.

All school visits to Burghley include:

• Activities led by fully trained Burghley House Education Team
• Use of appropriate indoor or outdoor learning areas for activities and picnic lunches
• All equipment and materials
• Full risk assessments for all activities
• Toilet facilities including accessible toilets
• Generous free places allowance for accompanying adults

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit:

School visits to Burghley House provide a truly immersive learning experience within England’s greatest Elizabethan House. The house, gardens and wider estate are rich in opportunities to create memorable experiences and spark imaginations.

We have a comprehensive programme of learning sessions available, all led by expert, fully trained educators. Our extensive facilities and grounds allow us to cater to a wide range of requirements and group sizes.

Burghley is conveniently located just a few miles from the A1 giving easy road access from the north and south. We are also less than a mile from the beautiful and historic market town of Stamford.

Subjects and Topics Covered:

We offer over numerous different workshops across a broad range of subjects and key stages including:

Tudor England
Victorian England
Local History
Historical Figures
Art & Design
Portraiture
Literacy
Mythology
Architecture
Conservation
Natural sciences
Plants
Trees and woodlands
Wildlife
Sculpture & craft workshops
Travel & Tourism

Group Sizes Catered For:

We can accommodate school groups of any size up to a maximum of 240. Learning sessions can accommodate groups of 30 at a time.

Itineraries, Resources, and Workshops:

Activities and workshop timetables are created following discussions with teachers to ensure the visit meets the needs and objectives of the group. Our dedicated Education Team will help plan and co-ordinate your day with learning sessions led by our expert educators.

Teacher-guided visits are available for visits to the Gardens and Adventure Play.

Risk Assessment:

All activities and the visitor attraction as a whole are fully risk assessed by our Education Team. Risk assessments will be provided upon booking.

Education Department Information:

Education Team: education@burghley.co.uk

Pricing Information:

The price per learner per day is £8.50 with a minimum charge of £170. Self-guided Gardens and Adventure Play visits are available at £6 per learner.

Facilities:

Three learning spaces
Additional workshop space
Stretch tent in the gardens
Flexible lunch spaces
Storage room
Dedicated coach parking
Open parkland
Adventure play area

Accessibility and Disabled Facilities:

Burghley House aims to provide a great experience for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We are committed to making our site as accessible as possible for everyone.

We offer accessible parking spaces and toilets. Wheelchair users can access the State Rooms via our Stannah stairlifts. Manual wheelchairs are available to use free of charge. Assistance dogs are welcome.

We will endeavour to meet individual accessibility needs where we can, please get in touch with us discuss any specific requirements.

Opening Hours:

School visits can be booked year-round, Monday to Friday.