In early summer the roses in Burghley's picturesque South Gardens are in full bloom offering glorious displays of colour and wonderful fragrances.

Join Burghley Head Gardener, Joe Whitehead, for an unmissable afternoon appreciating the beauty of our most popular and diverse garden plant. Not usually accessible to visitors, the South Gardens will be exclusively for these two dates in July, offering a rare opportunity to explore the beautiful twenty-eight acre private gardens.

Rose Talk – Learn about the history of the rose and rose planting at Burghley which is home to over 120 rose varieties. Joe will share his guide to rose growing, covering successful cultivation and rose selection

Demonstration – Discover how best to use roses in floral arrangements

Strawberry Afternoon Tea – Enjoy drinks, cakes and sweet treats at the beautiful Summer House overlooking the lake

Garden Tour – Joe will guide you around the beautiful South Gardens and Sculpture Garden, pointing out particular planting displays of interest

For those feeling inspired by the afternoon, our Garden Shop will be open with a fantastic range of rose varieties to purchase for your own garden.

The South Gardens are mostly accessible to wheelchair users but please be aware that the paths are gravel and some of the open grassed areas are undulated without pathways. An accessible toilet is available at the Garden Café.

23 - 27 July 2023