There are a number of other impressive stately homes and castles in the county which are not operated by the National Trust:
Burghley House near Stamford is a grand 16th century property built for Sir William Cecil who was Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I from 1558 to 1587, with the surrounding parkland being laid out by Capability Brown. It has over 100 rooms of varying types as well as numerous corridors, halls and service areas. The house is located in an estate which is over 9,000 acres in size and is host to the annual Burghley Horse Trials. It has been the site of some high profile filming for such as the Da Vinci Code and most notably the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. There are a number of places to eat and shop on site and extensive gardens. Open every day except Friday from March to October, with the park being open all year round.
Belvoir Castle is a castle near Grantham that has stunning views over the Vale of Belvoir, it is still the home of Duke and Duchess of Rutland and has been for around one thousand years. The house is located in landscaped grounds on an estate which is almost 15,000 acres in size. It contains a vast collection of impressive furniture and artistic features, and has its own spring gardens. The House is open on selected Sundays and Mondays between May and August.
Grimsthorpe Castle near Bourne is a 16th century country house set in 3,000 acres of lakes and woodlands laid out by Capability Brown. It is located on what was the southern edge of the great Lincolnshire forest with many ancient oaks recorded and remaining. The house contains many collections and paintings and is also a display of fine architecture that is also surrounded on three sides by picturesque gardens all of which are open to the public. The castle, park and gardens are open Sunday-Thurday from June to September.
Normanby Hall near Scunthorpe, is an English mansion built for Sir Robert Sheffield to replace a previous 17th century property. Samantha Cameron, the wife of the current British Prime Minister also grew up on this site more recently. The 350 acre estate is now in the care of North Lincolnshire Council and has become a country park which contains a number of lakes and gardens amongst other features. The Hall and museum are open every day from April to Septemeber, with the park being open throughout the year.
Alford Manor House in Alford was built in 1611 and is reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country. Inside the house there are examples of Georgian and Victorian modifications as well as a collection of furniture. The House is open Tuesday-Friday and Sunday from July to September, and Tuesday, Friday and Sunday for the remainder of the year.
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