The Crown Hotel in the heart of Stamford.The Pride & Prejudice package includes entry to Burghley House - discover the grandeur of this Elizabethan country house which acted as 'Rosings' in the film. Explore rooms used in the movie, including the breath-taking Heaven Room. The House is open daily except Fridays until 30th Oct 2005. (Closed 10th Oct - 14th Oct). Burghley Park, including the gardens, sculpture park and the Orangery and gift shop remain open Thurs - Sun to 18th Dec. The House reopens on 1st April 2006.
Entry to Belton House is also included - one of the finest examples of Restoration country house architecture with stunning interiors, magnificent lanscaped park and formal gardens. Belton House was used for both exterior and interior scenes at Rosings in the BBC series. The House is open daily except Mon & Tue until 30th Oct 2005 between 12:30pm and 5pm. The House reopens on 25th March 2006. The garden, shop and restaurant is open Fri - Sun from 4 Nov - 18 Dec.
Also included is a guided Jane Austen walking tour of Stamford - discover one of the finest Georgian stone towns in England, the setting for the village of Meryton. (Tour is on set Sundays at 11am - confirmed dates are 25th Sept, 2nd, 9th, 30th Oct). Please call for tour dates Nov onwards. Tour commences from Stamford Arts Centre/TIC
Why not add a little extra to your visit by choosing one of the following options:
Pay a visit to Historic Lincoln - one of Britains favourite cities. Receive a 'Time Travel Pass' giving access to some of Lincoln's most famous attractions including the Castle and Cathedral.
Go shopping for antique treasures in Lincolnshire - receive entry to one of the International Antiques and Collectors Fairs - Europes largest antiques fairs held at throughout the year.
Or escape to the great outdoors and explore the beauty of Rutland Water, near Stamford. Cycle hire included.
