I would appreciate if you would share your thoughts regarding my choices for our upcoming trip.
If you were given the option of touring Chatsworth House or Burghley House on a drive going from York to Windsor, which would you choose and why?
Thank you!
Posted by
Preston UK
876 posts
No question - Chatsworth is in my view the outstanding stately home in the U.K.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32762 posts
Chatsworth is on the route, Stamford is not. But both properties are spectacular.
Posted by
white plains, ny, usa
4140 posts
Chatsworth , and its stunning gardens are magnificent , I've visited twice , most recently this past October . This film will go far to acquaint you with what you will see , and the long history of the place - https://youtu.be/lF9qKPDg9sA?si=uSexuPVJs-Q783Ls
Posted by
Duluth 🛶
6321 posts
Ha ha, this post made me laugh because I posted the very same question a few months ago (but asking to compare with Haddon Hall). At any rate, I got a lot of good responses about Chatsworth that might help you out.
FWIW, I chose Chatsworth and will be visiting there on April 8.
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/england/chatsworth-house-or-haddon-hall
Posted by
Yorkshire
1212 posts
Hardwick is worth considering ,close to the M1
Posted by
OP
USA
2 posts
Thank you all so much for the input! I wondered if Chatsworth was too "soon" after leaving York as we head to Windsor, but it sounds like it is the one more people prefer. I welcome any other input or suggestions. Thank you again!