Burghley House | Online Learning Resources

Online Learning Resources

Find out all about Burghley, William Cecil and the Tudors

These online worksheets focus on historical periods and topics directly linked to Burghley’s past. We hope that they will encourage you to find out more about Burghley and excite you for your next visit to Burghley.

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Burghley - The Best Bits

Learn more about Burghley House.

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Burghley Inner Court Clock Straight On Drama

Burghley and the Tudors

Find out how William Cecil built Burghley House in the Tudor period.

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Burghley and the Victorians

Find out when Queen Victoria visited Burghley House as a Princess.

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William Cecil High Res

Lord Burghley

William Cecil, Lord Burghley, was the Queen's most trusted adviser and the man who built Burghley House.

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The Tudors

Learn more about the Tudor period.

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Tudor Food

Find out what the Tudors ate and how they cooked their meals.

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Tudor Health

How did the Tudors cope when they were poorly? Find out more.

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